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NYC’s Newest Glamping Stay Is Dressed Like the Wild West
The Urban Cowboy x Collective Retreats tent is an oasis of vintage Americana just eight minutes from downtown Manhattan.
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The New York Times
An East Coast Summer Vacation, All by Public Transportation
A self-described transit romantic set out to visit prime summer destinations using only public transportation. Would getting there really be half the fun?
Atlas Obscura
Unusual Picnic Places Around the World
There’s nothing quite like a picnic surrounded by friends and family, soaking in the sun, sharing snacks, and enjoying the sounds of nature. Whether you prefer to use one big blanket, sit at a table with benches, or plop right onto the grass, it’s the perfect good-weather get together (and a great excuse to load up on delicious food). With this guide, you’ll find a picnic spot that’s guaranteed…
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9 Hotels on Working Farms Where You Can Berry Pick, Hang Out With Animals, and Eat Fresh From the Field
Put your clogs on and become one with the land at these farm stays around the world.
Lonely Planet
19 of the Best Places to See Yayoi Kusama’s Art Around the World
See the iconic works of artist Yayoi Kusama at these museums, sculpture gardens and public spaces around the world.
Lonely Planet
A Guide to the US Open: NYC's Favorite Tennis Tournament
Here’s everything you need to know about New York City
National Geographic
Where to Find the Best Hot Dogs in New York City
Traditionally found at street carts and dive bars, this New York staple is being reimagined with fusion flavours and elevated takes that reflect the city’s ever-evolving food scene.
Lonely Planet
A Guide to the Best Places to Eat and Drink in Brooklyn
From elevated Jewish cuisine to quite possibly the world’s best breakfast burrito, our Brooklyn-based editors share their favorite local haunts.
Lonely Planet
The Best Día de Muertos Celebrations in the United States
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At These New York City Flea Markets, the Hunt Is the Thrill
From the decades-old bazaars to the small-yet-mighty ones, these are our favorite markets.
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NYC’s Best Bars, From Haute Hotel Lobbies to Intimate Listening Rooms
Above all else, New York is a drinking town. Here's where locals go for a tipple.
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Chef Tom Colicchio's Guide to the North Fork, New York's Hidden Seafood Haven
From oyster shacks to seafood shops, these are the Top Chef’s favorite spots for fresh produce and farm-to-table fare.
National Geographic
The Oldest Farmers Markets in America You Can Still Visit Today
America’s oldest farmers markets are more than places to buy produce or catch up with neighbors. They offer a view into a city’s history while continuing to do what public mar ...
Lonely Planet
10 beautiful destinations to see fall foliage around the world
From fiery maples and copper-colored tundra to liquid gold aspens and larches, these are the best places to take in fall’s magic around the world.
Lonely Planet
Wander Historic Red Hook, Brooklyn's Best-Kept Secret
Red Hook is one of Brooklyn’s most distinctive neighborhoods, with a strong creative streak, iconic eateries and a quirky community that refuses to be forgotten.
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The Best Bakeries in NYC, From the East Village to Sunnyside
And you only need to wait in line at a couple of these picks.
Lonely Planet
A guide to Coney Island
Get to know New York City’s original summertime escape: the gritty, glittery and gloriously weird Coney Island.
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9 of the best Christmas markets in the USA
Visit the best festive European-style markets without leaving the US.
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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.
Condé Nast Traveler
The NYC Pizza Places, Bodegas, and Nightclubs of 'One Night Only'
The film's New York born-and-raised director shot the whole thing on location in the city.
Atlas Obscura
The Pickle Guys in New York, New York
In the early 20th century, the intersection of Essex and Ludlow Streets was the pungent heart of "Pickle District," a dense forest of pushcarts where over 80 vendors hawked salt-cured cucumbers to the city’s surging immigrant population. Today, that aromatic empire has vanished, replaced by the glass facades of the modern Lower East Side, leaving only a single, salt-stained outpost to carry the…
Condé Nast Traveler
How to Get Statue of Liberty Tickets for Your Next Trip to NYC
Everything you need to know before you visit the bucket-list attraction.
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On a ‘Secrets of Central Park’ Tour, I Saw a Different Side of Manhattan’s Beloved Backyard
Few visitors ever venture above 85th Street, but this Airbnb Experience highlights all that’s hidden in the North Woods.
Lonely Planet
23 of the best destinations for fall travel in 2026
Fall smacks of leaf peeping, road tripping, the last bits of swimming and so much more. These destinations offer the best for fall travel across the globe.
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I’m a Native New Yorker—This Sailing Is One of the Best Ways I’ve Seen the City
Sailing beneath the bridges, past Lower Manhattan, and toward the Statue of Liberty gave me a fresh perspective on the city I call home.
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Our Favorite Pancakes in NYC Rise Well Above the Rest
Griddled, extra puffy, or topped with blueberry compote—New York City's best pancakes rise well above the rest.
Lonely Planet
The USA's Top 10 Shoulder Season Destinations
Cool mornings, fewer crowds and lower prices make shoulder season an ideal time to explore these 10 fantastic locations in the United States.
Lonely Planet
7 of the best places in the US to visit in the fall
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These grand hotels have legendary cellars—and centuries of history
Underneath these world-class stays, the past lives on with rare spirits and vintages, hidden walls, and secret passages that survived wars and even volcanic eruptions.
Condé Nast Traveler
The Best Pizza in America, According to the Pros
From New York City to Portland, Oregon, these are the best pies being sauced and tossed in the United States.
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8 Hotels Near Madison Square Garden That Put You Within Walking Distance
These editor-favorite properties are within a 15-minute walk of New York City’s most iconic venue.
Lonely Planet
The 11 best museums in New York City
From the art palace that is The Met to the dino-filled halls of the American Museum of Natural History, here are New York City
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The New York Times
7 U.S. Botanical Gardens You Won’t Believe Are in the City
Across America, botanical gardens large and small are perfect for a quick getaway where you can breathe fresh air, find a patch of shade and touch grass.
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Where to Watch the World Cup Final in New York City
From boisterous Fan Fests to sports bars where Argentina and Spain supporters will be with their team until the end.
Condé Nast Traveler
The Art of Winetasting on a Honeymoon in Champagne
Marrying a sommelier means you will sip—and study, and discuss—a whole lot of wine, whether you know what you're talking about or not.
Atlas Obscura
Belden Point in Bronx, New York
Anyone who wanders to the very end of City Island Avenue will reach a small seating area looking out over the waters of Long Island Sound, from which portions of Queens and Nassau County can be seen. Only rows of rotting wooden pilings hint at this spot’s former life as a summer resort and amusement park. In the 1860s financier William Belden was a controversial figure, having conspired with Ja…
Atlas Obscura
Grace Episcopal Church of City Island in Bronx, New York
Many New Yorkers will be familiar with Manhattan’s Grace Church, a French Gothic masterpiece built in 1846–1847 on Broadway. Or, if they’re from Brooklyn, perhaps they’re more acquainted with the Grace Church on Hicks Street, which was built in 1847 when the other Grace Church’s then-new location proved too far a trip for some faithful. However, for parishioners in the Bronx, specifically in th…
Atlas Obscura
Queens Pride in Queens, New York
Queens Boulevard isn’t traditionally thought to be a very scenic route when you drive down it, but Sonny ‘Sundancer’ Behan has created a piece that’s worth a look – though, at seven stories tall, it’s not exactly hard to miss. It’s a mural of two lions, mother and cub, standing on a shimmery surface and looking to the northeast. The mural is thematically appropriate, having been painted on the…
Atlas Obscura
Elmhurst Sculpture Garden in Queens, New York
The strips of green next to the highway offramps tend to be pretty desolate, populated with weeds and trash. The pocket next to where the Long Island Expressway lets drivers off onto Queens Boulevard was no exception, until a group of sculptors decided to carve out a space for local art. The space was already being used sporadically by people in the neighborhood, but it was local artist Susan V…
Atlas Obscura
Old Stone House of Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York
Though it's not mentioned as often as Yorktown or Valley Forge in the annals of American Revolutionary War history, Brooklyn had a major part to play as the site of the first major battle after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The British landed on the shores of Gravesend Bay in late August 1776 and marched north through Brooklyn along the Gowanus Road, eventually engaging Americ…
Atlas Obscura
H.H. Richardson House in Staten Island, New York
Henry Hobson Richardson is one of the most famous American architects of all time, known for designing a number of iconic structures including Trinity Church in Boston, the John J. Glessner House in Chicago and the Warder-Totten House [https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/warder-totten-house] in DC. So it should be no surprise that the man designed a lovely home for his family during his time in…