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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
Where to Go in Fall
Haunting and Beautiful Cemeteries Around the United States
Graveyards aren’t always spooky—with their history and architecture, sometimes they’re downright delightful.
October 4, 2018 05:19 PM
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Rachel Wilkinson
The Future of Travel
Work, Play, and Stay: The Hotels That Have Mastered Coworking
It’s easier than ever to get away without clocking out, now that more hotels are opening their own dedicated coworking spaces. Here are the places leading the pack.
September 25, 2018 06:53 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Art + Architecture
Digital Art Installation Turns Historic NYC Building Into an Ocean Liner
The innovative Montreal-based company Moment Factory transforms public and private spaces into digital art pieces around the world.
August 27, 2018 06:49 PM
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Christine H. O’Toole
Art + Architecture
Rainbows, Ball Pits, and Balloons Collide at New York’s Whimsical New Art Pop-Up
Color Factory’s latest interactive art installation is as close as you’ll get to your Willy Wonka dreams.
August 17, 2018 09:26 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Hotels
New U.S. Hotels That Top Our Travel Wish List
These hotels are bringing a fresh vibe to six U.S. cities.
August 1, 2018 08:01 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
From the Editor
What a Wonderful World: Memories of a Perfect Day in Queens With My Dad
AFAR editor in chief Julia Cosgrove on what makes a city—and a country—great.
July 31, 2018 03:09 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Cities We Love
Escape a City Without Leaving It in 14 Innovative Urban Parks
Slip into a secret garden. Climb to a rooftop oasis. Stroll an elevated park. To get a fresh angle on a city, take a walk on its green side.
July 31, 2018 01:28 PM
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Miranda Smith
Museums + Galleries
Tickets for Color Factory’s New York Pop-Up Exhibit Just Went on Sale
After debuting in San Francisco, a new interactive installation is heading to New York to dominate your Instagram feed this August. Hurry and get your tickets before they sell out.
July 17, 2018 10:09 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Art + Architecture
Yayoi Kusama’s Urban Beach Installation Is About to Take Over Your Instagram
The free art exhibition will make the Rockaways in New York a must-visit destination this summer.
June 20, 2018 01:22 PM
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Sarah Buder
Restaurants + Cafés
The Geniuses Behind Shake Shack Just Opened a Taco Stand in Brooklyn
Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group is giving tacos the Shake Shack–treatment at Tacocina, located inside Williamsburg’s waterfront Domino Park.
June 19, 2018 10:42 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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