New York State

Best Weekend Getaways from NYC

Best Weekend Getaways from NYC


Weekend trips from NYC include romantic inns, full service resorts, spas, family ideas and more, with driving times from New York.

New York State

Best Places to Visit in New York State

Best Places to Visit in New York State

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Best Day Trips in New York State

Best Day Trips in New York State

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Things to Do in Albany, NY

Things to Do in Albany, NY

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Things to Do in Upstate New York

Things to Do in Upstate New York



Things to Do in New Paltz, New York

Things to Do in New Paltz, New York

Plan a weekend trip to New Paltz to enjoy great scenery, delicious food and a diverse choice of outdoor activities.



New York State

Things to Do in New York State

Things to Do in New York State

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Things to Do in Cutchogue, New York

Things to Do in Cutchogue, New York



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Things to Do in Rochester, NY

Things to Do in Rochester, NY

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Things to Do in Watertown, New York

Things to Do in Watertown, New York

New York surprised me—not the city, but everything beyond it. Forested hills, winding rivers, towns with stories etched into brick and mountain stone. I remember thinking, “This state holds so much more than what headlines show—it’s full of quieter chapters worth reading.”


What stayed with me were the peaceful mornings along the Hudson, the warmth of a family-run inn in the Finger Lakes, the silence under snowfall in the Adirondacks. The further I wandered, the more I felt it—New York isn’t just energy and skyline. It’s depth, stillness, and the kind of beauty that sneaks up on you. I left feeling both grounded and expanded.


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Whether you’re dreaming of upstate lakes, fall foliage, Catskills cabins, historic river towns, or food-filled weekends in the Hudson Valley, these guides reflect the places in New York State that stayed with me. Let the noise fall away—you’ll hear more than you expect.


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Things to Do in Rochester, NY

Things to Do in Watertown, New York

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