TRAVEL GUIDE: NEW YORK
With the spotlight on New York City, home to theaters, museums and fine dining, the remainder of New York is often treated like a poor country cousin. But from the rugged woodlands of the Adirondacks and the haute hideaways of the Hamptons to the up-and-coming vintages of the Hudson Valley Wine Country, the Empire State offers adventures for all types of travelers.


The Best of New York
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The Best of New York

Visit our city guide to New York and learn about restaurants, hotels, spas, cookbooks, nightlife and more. For an extensive list of events in the city (cultural, magical and otherwise), see our What's Going On page.

ALBANY

RESTAURANTS
Miss Albany Diner

Settled in a classic diner car, the Miss Albany Diner is one of the area’s most celebrated lunch-and-brunch joints. The restaurant has been open for business since 1941, but this isn’t your ordinary diner fare by any stretch.
Other Albany restaurantss

BUFFALO


RESTAURANTS
Hutch's

Chef Mark Hutchinson is a master of inventive appetizers. Standouts include his Thai high calamari served over an Asian vegetable salad dressed with spicy red pepper vinaigrette as well as jalapeños stuffed with chicken and cheese.
Other Buffalo restaurants


THE CATSKILLS
WEEKEND GETAWAY
Skiing in the Catskills

At 4,025 feet, Hunter Mountain is the second highest mountain in the Catskills and the best-equipped ski area within a short distance of the city. A getaway here gives you a chance to enjoy downhill skiing, fine dining and nightclubbing within reasonable driving distance of Manhattan.

HUDSON VALLEY
Castle on the Hudson
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Castle on the Hudson

Although the United States has never had official royalty, it somehow managed to produce a few royal retreats. Paying homage to the Norman fortifications of Wales, Scotland and Ireland, this sprawling, medieval-style castle resides on the Hudson River just half an hour out of Manhattan.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY SPA
Mohank Mountain House
Adults and kids alike can experience a fun-filled spa getaway at this family-friendly, castle-like resort, which is located 90 miles north of Manhattan in New Paltz, New York.

Mohonk Mountain House Feature

A pedicure at The Spa at Mohank Mountain House



NEW YORK CITY

A seal at New York's Central Park Zoo

A Roarin' Good Time at the Zoo
Book the Manhattan Buckingham Hotel's zoo package by September 7, 2008, and receive four family passes to the Central Park Zoo, home of the new leafcutter ant exhibit in their remodeled Rain Forest.

The Pod Hotel, one of our Top 10 Cheap Hotels in New York
SLEEPING IN
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THE ULTIMATE METROPOLIS
72 Hour Vacation: New York
Check out our guide to living the Big Apple life, complete with travel tips, attractions, and hotel and restaurant recommendations.
Business Travel Guide: New York

From the media Mecca of Midtown to the financial center of Wall Street, restaurants and hotels cater to the business traveler with a seemingly limitless number of conveniences.



LONG ISLAND
The Polo Restaurant at the Garden City Hotel
TOP 10 BRUNCH HOTELS IN THE U.S.
The Garden City Hotel
There’s nothing like indulging in a long brunch on Long Island. The Garden City Hotel’s Sunday brunch provides unlimited Bloody Marys and Mimosas along with your meal, which covers everything from waffles to pasta. Or splurge with a seafood extravaganza that includes lobster, shrimp and crab legs.


WESTCHESTER

RESTAURANTS
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Owner Tom Cuomo has a good thing going in Chappaqua with his chic yet comfortable trattoria, Grappolo Locanda. You will not find grandma’s spaghetti and meatballs on the menu here but almost anything else your Italian palate desires.
Other Westchester, NY restaurants


OTHER AREAS

IN AND AROUND NEW YORK
Nearby Activities

Get away for a weekend of wine at an exclusive event or meander idly through Connecticut. Check out your options below.
Hudson Valley Dining
Travel Guide: Connecticut
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HOTEL SPECIALS
The London NYC
Promising a luxurious encounter for discerning guests in the heart of Manhattan.
Sofitel New York
A taste of France in the heart of New York City.
The Buckingham Hotel
This hotel hits all the high notes across the street from Carnegie Hall.

The Sherry-Netherland
A Midtown classic with a positively courtly ambience.

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(Updated: 07/02/08 KR)



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