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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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Planning your trip

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

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Why Buffalo, New York, Is Back on the Travel Map
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Hotels We Love
The Best Luxury Hotels in Manhattan for Every Kind of New York Trip
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America 250
Tall Ships, Block Parties, and the Oldest Fourth of July Parade: America 250 Celebrations in the Northeast
June 19, 2026 06:58 AM
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June 17, 2026 10:06 AM
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HOTELS
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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Air Travel News
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AFAR got a sneak peek inside New York’s first Chase-branded airport lounge. Here’s how you can access it too.
January 16, 2024 10:56 AM
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Where to Travel Next
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January 12, 2024 09:01 AM
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Hiking + Cycling
These 3 Long-Distance Scenic Trails Have Joined the National Park System
The total number of U.S. national park units has been bumped up to 428 with the designation of these scenic trails: the Ice Age, the New England, and the North Country.
December 13, 2023 10:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Hotels
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Snag a room at one of these hotels in the path of totality next April—before it’s too late.
November 20, 2023 07:52 PM
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Winter Sports
Where to Find the Best Après-Ski in the U.S.
There’s a memorable evening scene for every kind of traveler.
November 20, 2023 11:50 AM
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Art + Culture
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The Best Broadway Shows of All Time to See on Your Next Trip to NYC
Deciding between the best Broadway shows can be daunting—here’s where to start.
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The Mark Hotel
From the moment you step into the Mark Hotel, with its art deco-inspired lobby clad in black-and-white marble floors, the vibe is a blend of fashionable, worldly, and understated. Located in a landmark 1927 building on a tranquil corner of the Upper East Side, just a couple of blocks from Central Park, the 153-room hotel was designed by French interiors maven Jacques Grange. Accommodations feature furnishings in ebony, sycamore, and granite, while black-and-white-floored marble bathrooms are outfitted with soaking tubs and heated towel racks.
October 30, 2023 06:19 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Hotels
The 7 Best Hotels to Stay at in Brooklyn Right Now
Choosing a hotel in New York City can be overwhelming. Here, we narrow down the options to the best of the best in Brooklyn.
October 21, 2023 09:37 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Ace Hotel Brooklyn
Twelve years after Ace Hotel transformed Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood into a destination worth visiting, the brand opened its second NYC property on the edge of Brooklyn’s residential Boerum Hill neighborhood and Downtown Brooklyn in the summer of 2021. Built from the ground up, the 13-story building features a concrete Brutalist facade designed by Roman and Williams. Inside, organic elements like green leather couches, wooden walls, and textile and fiber art pieces add warmth to raw concrete pillars and ceilings in the expansive lobby and throughout the 287 rooms.
September 20, 2023 03:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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