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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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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
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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
Museums + Galleries
What to Buy at the World’s Coolest Museum Gift Shops. Because We All Know the Shops Are Why We Go to Museums.
Because sometimes the finest masterpiece is the one you take home.
November 24, 2025 07:58 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
Art + Culture
The Studio Museum in Harlem Has Finally Reopened, and It Has a Story to Tell
Originally located in a rented loft in 1968 and then in a former bank, the Studio Museum in Harlem finally opens the doors of its new purpose-built, custom-designed building—one that reaffirms its connection to the evolving neighborhood it calls home.
November 12, 2025 02:11 PM
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Shannon J. Effinger
Restaurants + Cafés
10 U.S. Restaurants Where the Views Are as Amazing as the Food
While some restaurants with views coast on their good looks, these eateries across the country serve food as impressive as the scenery.
November 10, 2025 01:01 PM
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Alina Polishuk
Cities We Love
The World’s 10 Best Cities of 2026 Have Been Announced—and Only One American City Made the List
Resonance Consultancy’s annual ranking is based on a survey of 33,000 people from 43 countries plus research on GDP per capita, cultural programming, airport connectivity, and social trends on Instagram, TikTok, and Google.
November 5, 2025 11:48 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Art + Culture
Visit 9 Spine-Chilling Bookstores in North America Dedicated Exclusively to Horror
With creepy doll heads in San Antonio and murder-cabin vibes in Louisville, these horror bookshops are worth traveling for.
October 22, 2025 04:02 PM
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Jennifer Billock
Weekend Getaways
10 Weekend Getaways From NYC for Lobster Rolls, Contemporary Art, and Fall Foliage
Getting out of the city is a breath of fresh air; here’s where to go by train, bus, or car.
October 2, 2025 02:20 AM
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Sarah Buder
4 Days In
4 Days in the Hudson Valley: Wild Apple Ciders, Centuries-old Estates, and Vibrant New Art Spaces
Stellar fall foliage is just one of this region’s rewards, all within two hours of NYC
October 1, 2025 11:10 AM
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Michelle Heimerman
Stay Here Next
A Legend, Restored: The Waldorf Astoria New York Returns to Park Avenue
After eight years dark, the Park Avenue icon returns as a 375-room hotel with restored art deco rooms and salons, livelier public spaces, and service calibrated to the building.
September 22, 2025 12:50 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Hotel News + Openings
The Flashy Art and Bold Style of Faena New York, West Chelsea’s Newest Hotel
From over-the-top artworks to Argentine-influenced bars and restaurants, here’s a look inside one of the most exciting hotel openings in the city.
September 15, 2025 06:57 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
AFAR Advisor
These Are the Best Cities for Food Lovers—Here’s Where to Stay When You Get There
From Tokyo to Paris, these hotels place you close to the finest restaurants in the world.
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