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.
FEATURED HOTEL
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LONDON IN THE USA
The
London NYC
With its streamlined
design, this Manhattan property includes 564 suites and flats
transformed by Irish interior designer David Collins, with rooms that are typically larger than a standard room in Manhattan. |
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CLOSE ESCAPES
Top 10 Getaways: New York
Every now and then, New Yorkers feel the itch to make a quick getaway from the concrete jungle. Whether you desire strolling on a deserted beach or walking through history, our guide has you covered. Enjoy destinations that can be easily reached from the city for a quick weekend getaway. |
Take a peek into the city that never sleeps, through this guidebook's 50 diverse—and sometimes obscure—experiences, all of which embody the essence of this hip, thriving and utterly dynamic metropolis.
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BIG
APPLE HIGHLIGHTS
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 and otherwise),
check out 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.
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Albany restaurantss
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BUFFALO
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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
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THE
CATSKILLS
72-HOUR VACATION
The Catskills
There's no place closer to the big cities of the Northeastern seaboard that remains as wild as The Catskills. Just two and a half hours from New York City, snowy winters and verdant summers provide four seasons of outdoor recreation, and a beautiful backdrop for a weekend away any time of year.
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HUDSON
VALLEY
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TOP 10 CASTLE HOTELS
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. |
NEW
YORK CITY
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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
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72-HOUR VACATION
The Hamptons
This chic bohemia on the Eastern-most point of the country was the inspiration to artists and writers in the 1960s. It boasts fresh ocean scents, sunsets with undulating reed-covered marshy fields, and misty fall mornings accompanied by the seasonal honking of Canadian geese. |
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. |
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OTHER
AREAS
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