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New York

It’s no wonder New York is one of the most visited states in the U.S. Home to New York City, one of the world’s great metropolises and a hub of art, culture, food, theater, and, well, almost everything, as well as beautiful nature like the Adirondacks and Hudson Valley, it’s truly a one-of-a-kind destination for travelers.

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Overview

Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip in New York.

READ BEFORE YOU GO
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Art + Culture
University Museums Are Underrated Places to See Art, Often for Free. Here Are 10 of the Best in the U.S.
You don’t have to go to Bilbao or Arles to see a Frank Gehry-designed museum.
August 26, 2026 12:18 PM
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Pat Tompkins
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Where to Travel Next
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August 25, 2026 07:22 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
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Hotel News + Openings
After 7 Years Away, a Luxury Hotel Returns to NYC, This Time with Rooftop Cocktails and a Wellness Suite
August 12, 2026 04:25 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
The William Vale
The William Vale
Hotels We Love
Brooklyn’s Best Hotels, from Warehouse Lofts to Waterfront Retreats
August 7, 2026 10:40 AM
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Deanna Ting
The Erie Basin Marina in Buffalo, NY
Cities We Love
Why Buffalo, New York, Is Back on the Travel Map
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HOTELS
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Hotels We Love
The Best Luxury Hotels in Manhattan for Every Kind of New York Trip
Heading to New York City? These are the best luxury hotels for every type of traveler in Manhattan—whether you’re hiding out, showing off, chasing restaurant reservations, or waking up next to Central Park.
June 23, 2026 06:41 PM
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Heidi Mitchell
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Hotel News + Openings
How One Hospitality Group Is Reviving Classic Hotels in Beloved Summer Destinations
From Montauk to Jackson Hole, a new wave of hotel openings is bringing fresh energy to iconic destinations through design-rich spaces rooted in local character and lore.
May 27, 2026 01:39 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
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Wooden cabin exterior surrounded by trees
Hotels We Love
The Best Hotels for a Nature Escape From NYC—No Airport Required
From the Hudson Valley to the Catskills, Berkshires, and Finger Lakes, these hotels immerse you in forests, lakes, and mountain landscapes—all within a few hours’ drive of New York City.
April 15, 2026 03:16 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
JW MARRIOTT PHOENIX DESERT RIDGE RESORT & SPA. PHXDR
JW MARRIOTT PHOENIX DESERT RIDGE RESORT & SPA. PHXDR
Hotels We Love
From French Polynesia to Paris, These 11 Hotels Around the World Are Getting Accessibility Right
The hotels on this list are as thoughtful about accessibility as they are about design, going beyond compliance to make travel more comfortable and intuitive for disabled guests.
April 3, 2026 02:01 PM
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Kelly Dawson
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Hotels
The Hotel Brand That Transformed Modern Hospitality
From Victorian London to Boston and Pasadena, Langham hotels continue to define timeless elegance and modern hospitality.
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Stay Here Next
This Maximalist NYC Hotel Is One of the City’s Buzziest Openings
We checked in to the newly opened Faena New York to see if it lived up to the hype. We found theatrical design, a see-and-be-seen crowd, and key amenities that are still on the way.
February 11, 2026 12:28 PM
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Mark Ellwood
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Hotels We Love
These Are the 25 Best Four-Star Hotels in NYC
A dose of luxury, at a gentler price—these are the 25 best four-star hotels in New York City.
February 6, 2026 08:13 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
The Tree Haus accommodations at the Green O are elevated 23 feet off the ground.
The Tree Haus accommodations at the Green O are elevated 23 feet off the ground.
Hotels We Love
America’s 13 Coziest Hotels to Visit This Winter
With their firepits and comfort-minded interiors, these are the best hideaways where you can embrace the chill this season.
January 13, 2026 12:55 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
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Hotels
Our Most Memorable Hotel Stays of 2025: a Former Convent, a Cliffside Retreat, an Over-the-Top Penthouse Suite
Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.
December 22, 2025 01:48 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
(Left) Mara Wittorp, (Right) The Mark Hotel in NYC
Hotels
What Happens When One of NYC’s Most Famous Hotels Opens the City Just For You?
The Mark Hotel turns New York City into your personal playground—these are a few of the most memorable options available.
October 3, 2025 12:09 PM
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John Wogan
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
History + Culture
How Buffalo Transformed Its Famous Architecture for a New Era
Historic restorations, repurposed structures, and a hotel in an old psych ward have helped make the City of Good Neighbors an increasingly exciting place to visit.
June 28, 2019 10:56 AM
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Sean Flynn
Art + Culture
Everything You Need to Know About Buffalo’s Hippest ’Hood
It may be tiny, but Allentown is packed with delicious food, historical architecture, and live music venues worth exploring.
June 28, 2019 10:52 AM
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Sean Flynn
Restaurants + Cafés
Buffalo’s 10 Essential Eats and Where to Try Them
Chicken wings are a given, but be sure to save room for roast beef sandwiches, pepperoni pizza, cheese-stuffed banana peppers, and more.
June 28, 2019 10:43 AM
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Arthur Bovino
Bars + Nightlife
Toast the Negroni’s 100th Birthday at These Top Bars
The Italian cocktail is celebrating its centenary this year—here’s where to find the best ones from New York to Rome, according to 5 cocktail experts.
June 26, 2019 01:01 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Hotels
Inside the TWA Hotel, JFK’s Formerly Abandoned Midcentury Terminal
Here’s what it’s like to stay at the TWA Hotel, which welcomed its first guests on May 15.
June 18, 2019 05:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Cities We Love
Is Times Square Getting Cool? 5 Things to Do After Your Next Broadway Show
A slew of new openings in NYC’s Times Square have revitalized the crowded, ad-filled Midtown neighborhood.
June 17, 2019 04:37 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Air Travel News
Uber Is Launching a Helicopter Service Between Manhattan and JFK
Top-tier Uber Rewards members will soon be able to bypass rush-hour traffic by requesting an Uber Copter to or from John F. Kennedy International Airport.
June 7, 2019 07:22 PM
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Michelle Baran
Museums + Galleries
Pop-Up NYC Museum Shows the Impact of Plastic on Our Oceans
“Museums” about ice cream and rosé wine attract thousands of Instagramming millennials, but the Museum of Plastic, which opens this week in New York, wants to harness that energy to make a positive impact.
June 7, 2019 05:03 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
LGBTQ Travel
Transgender Activists Will Be Honored With First-of-Its-Kind Monument in NYC
The city announced plans to memorialize Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, irreplaceable—though often overlooked—leaders in LGBTQ history.
June 7, 2019 09:36 AM
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Sarah Buder
Camping
New York’s Island Glamping Retreat Is Upping Its Game This Summer
Collective Retreats is adding new modular structures called “Outlook Shelters,” and they are now available for booking.
June 3, 2019 10:01 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
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