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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
Marcus Whitman Hotel interior with fireplace
Hotel News + Openings
The 9 Best Historic Hotels in the United States in 2026 and Why Each Is Worth Traveling For
Book a storied stay at one of these winners of the 2026 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence.
October 16, 2026 03:26 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
Pedestrians walk by the Aurora Theatre on Main Street in East Aurora, Sunday, September 1, 2024. The movie theater was built in 1925 equipped to show motion pictures and host dramatic performances and musical entertainment. Photo by Sharon Cantillon
Cities We Love
Visiting This Upstate New York Town Feels Like Traveling 100 Years Back in Time
October 14, 2026 12:41 PM
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Sucheta Rawal
Fifth Avenue Hotel suite with teal walls and dark wood furnishings
Hotels
This Maximalist NYC Hotel Costs More Than $1,000 a Night. Is It Worth It?
September 28, 2026 04:27 PM
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Chris Dong
Bluegrass musicians perform during a weekly jam session at Sonny’s bar in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y, 2026.
Art + Culture
New York City Is the Best Place in the U.S. to Hear Bluegrass—Here’s Why
September 8, 2026 09:35 AM
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Justin Goldman
A modern, curved metal building housing a museum
Art + Culture
University Museums Are Underrated Places to See Art, Often for Free. Here Are 10 of the Best in the U.S.
August 26, 2026 12:18 PM
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Pat Tompkins
HOTELS
Viceroy Park Avenue rooftop pool rendering surrounded by green lounge chairs
Hotel News + Openings
After 7 Years Away, a Luxury Hotel Returns to NYC, This Time with Rooftop Cocktails and a Wellness Suite
Viceroy Park Avenue will bring 252 spacious guest rooms and suites, a rooftop pool, Tao Group Hospitality dining, and a wellness penthouse to Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood before the end of 2026.
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
These are the hotels we recommend across the borough, whether you’re after skyline views, great restaurants, or a quieter side of New York.
August 7, 2026 10:40 AM
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Deanna Ting
New York_TheManner_Rooftop_PR_0150.jpg
New York_TheManner_Rooftop_PR_0150.jpg
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
Hotel Corduroy - Room x Drifter King 1
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
Wooden cabin exterior surrounded by trees
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
Exterior of the Langham, London.
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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Faena - Living Room
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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New York_TheManner_Rooftop_PR_0150.jpg
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
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
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
Tips + News
High Line Architects Turn Historic Brooklyn Sugar Factory Into Sweet Riverside Park
From the landscape architects who designed Manhattan’s popular elevated park comes a playful public space along the East River in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood.
June 6, 2018 02:25 PM
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Natalie Beauregard
Restaurants + Cafés
A Fresh Spin on Sushi at NYC’s Intimate Tokyo Record Bar
This creative Greenwich Village basement restaurant offers 16 diners the opportunity to build the perfect vinyl playlist.
May 31, 2018 12:21 PM
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E.J. Kelley
Epic Trips
How to Experience Some of the World’s Most Underrated, Record-Breaking Places
You may know that Yellowstone is the world’s oldest national park and that the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. But there are plenty of other superlative spots out there that rarely get their due.
May 18, 2018 07:32 PM
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Miranda Smith
Tips + News
Bike for Free in 5 North American Cities This Month, Thanks to Switzerland
Bike for Free in 5 North American Cities This Month, Thanks to Switzerland
May 2, 2018 12:59 PM
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Matthew Phenix
Art + Architecture
Peep the World’s Biggest Books for Bird Nerds Before Their Million-Dollar Auction
A rare set of the gigantic “Birds of America” by John J. Audubon is expected to sell for as much as $12 million.
April 24, 2018 12:54 PM
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Matthew Phenix
Bars + Nightlife
Raise the Bar at the Langham in NYC With Master Mixology Classes
Lead by the hotel’s head bartender, Pete Stanton, these three cocktail workshops will have you mixing like a pro.
April 20, 2018 03:45 PM
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Matthew Phenix
Art + Architecture
In New York City, 52 Old Doors From the Chelsea Hotel—and Their Ghosts—Go to Auction
The sale featured architectural relics with connections to a dizzying array of artists, authors, actors, and musicians.
April 13, 2018 07:27 PM
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Matthew Phenix
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