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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.

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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
Time moves slowly in East Aurora, thanks to hand-bound books, stained glass, leatherwork, and other Art Deco and Victorian crafts.
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
Ships on a dock in the daytime
Where to Travel Next
The Most Charming Small Town in Every U.S. State
August 25, 2026 07:22 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
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
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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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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
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
America’s Best Small Towns for Wine Lovers
These 11 towns will surprise you with their vineyards, tasting rooms, restaurants, and boutique inns—and have you shipping bottles home by the case.
July 26, 2024 12:24 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Books
17 Independent Bookstores We Love Around the World
In London, Paris, Porto, and beyond, these independent shops should be required stops on any bibliophile’s travel itinerary.
July 19, 2024 06:56 AM
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Tim Chester
Air Travel News
Alaska Just Added These 18 New Flights Across North and Central America
Alaska Airlines just made a big new route announcement, with a focus on popular sun and ski destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica.
July 17, 2024 02:26 PM
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Bailey Berg
Bars + Nightlife
16 Hotel Bars We Keep Returning To
From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.
July 3, 2024 11:05 AM
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Ann Shields
Air Travel News
Delta One’s New JFK Lounge Has Raised the Bar—Here Are 5 Reasons We’re Impressed
Delta’s largest lounge to date doesn’t shy away from perks and pampering services.
June 28, 2024 12:39 PM
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Bailey Berg
LGBTQ Travel
The National Park System Opened Its First LGBTQ Center—in the Most Fitting Place
Gay rights got a big boost after the riots at the Stonewall Inn in NYC’s Greenwich Village. The little bar will make history again this month, when it opens the first LGBTQ visitor center in the National Park System.
June 28, 2024 08:55 AM
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Zachary Laks
History + Culture
5 Black History Landmarks in the U.S. You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
There’s plenty of Black history in the buildings and streets around you—if you know where to look.
June 17, 2024 04:28 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
LGBTQ Travel
Where to Find Meaningful LGBTQ Monuments Around the World
Public memorials honoring figures from the LGBTQ community say a lot about a city’s culture and serve as a reminder that coming out can be its own heroic milestone.
June 3, 2024 05:59 PM
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Kelsy Chauvin
LGBTQ Travel
The World’s Best LGBTQ Pride Celebrations Worth Traveling For
From New York City to Sydney, these Pride events attract millions in support of equal rights for the LGBTQ community.
June 1, 2024 11:02 AM
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Adam M Groffman
Hotels
Summer Like a Rockefeller at These Historic Adirondack Great Camps
Former vacation homes of the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers are among the beautiful, remote lodgings now open to the public.
May 30, 2024 10:59 AM
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher
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