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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
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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
Art + Culture
13 U.S. Music Halls That Raise the Bar
From Knoxville’s Tennessee Theatre to Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium, these concert venues hit just the right note.
February 13, 2019 01:45 PM
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Brooke Vaughan
Bars + Nightlife
8 Tiki Bars Around the United States to Escape to This Winter
Live the island life—or at least dream of it during the cold front—at these tiki-inspired bars across the country.
February 13, 2019 08:16 AM
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Erin Gifford
Restaurants + Cafés
James Beard Foundation Announces 2019 America’s Classics Winners
These five regional establishments are all family-owned and reveal the local character of their destinations from California to Nebraska.
February 5, 2019 06:47 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Restaurants + Cafés
7 Greenwich Village Restaurants That New Yorkers Love
These are the spots you have to try in Greenwich Village and the West Village, from classic New York City establishments to more recent must-visits.
February 5, 2019 12:22 PM
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Katherine Martinelli
Weekend Getaways
How to Have a Magical 72 Hours On Long Island
Long Island—the longest and largest island in the contiguous U.S.—is an adventure-filled playground, featuring world-class beaches, award-winning wineries, historical mansions, gorgeous gardens, and much more.
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Health + Wellness
Tuning Forks, Singing Bowls, and Sound Baths: Where to Try Sonic Therapy in the USA
Noise can stress us out—but if used right, it can also ground us (and make for a memorable experience while on the road). Here are six places around the USA to have an auditory experience.
February 1, 2019 07:46 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Cities We Love
Why You Should Go to New York City This Spring
These exhibits, hotels, and annual events are just a few reasons to visit New York this season.
February 1, 2019 05:31 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
In the Magazine
In Queens, the American Dream Is a Technicolor Celebration
Anya von Bremzen dives deep into one of the most ethnically diverse places on Earth—New York City’s borough of Queens.
January 31, 2019 05:22 PM
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Anya von Bremzen
Art + Architecture
10 Exciting Art Exhibitions in the United States to See This Spring
With impressive shows featuring glasswork and surrealist art, these are American museums worth traveling to in 2019.
January 31, 2019 01:53 PM
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Allison C. Meier
Style + Design
Italy, Art, and a Feminist Movement: The Design Inspiration Behind the Wing
For interior designer Chiara de Rege, a modern workspace for women channels femininity, sophistication, and the spirit of a city.
January 23, 2019 01:23 PM
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Aislyn Greene
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