The Best Places to go Skating in NY State

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The Rink at Rockefeller Center, New York, NY

Rockefeller Center’s ice skating rink is one of the most popular places to skate—especially during Christmastime. Skaters enjoy the thrill of being right underneath the famous Rockefeller…

Rockefeller Center’s ice skating rink is one of the most popular places to…

10 Best Skiing Spots in New York!

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Gore Mountain, North Creek, NY

New York’s largest ski resort spans four mountains in the Adirondacks, boasting 119 runs and 2,537 feet of vertical drop. Ninety percent of Gore’s trails are intermediate or advanced, and…

New York’s largest ski resort spans four mountains in the Adirondacks, boasting 119 runs and…

10 Best Cross-Country Skiing Trails in New York!

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Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY

With 35 miles of trails, plus equipment rentals and experienced staff on site, Mohonk Mountain House is a cross-country skier’s paradise. Check out views of the Shawangunk Mountains or take in…

With 35 miles of trails, plus equipment rentals and experienced staff on site, Mohonk Mountain…

New York's Best Spots for Paint & Wine

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Paintbrushes & Party!, Poughkeepsie, NY

This Hudson Valley sip-and-paint studio is the place to go to “paint, sip, and party.” Paintbrushes & Party! hosts BYOB painting classes, teambuilding events, and parties for…

This Hudson Valley sip-and-paint studio is the place to go to “paint, sip, and party.”…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in New York

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Ya Ya’s House Southern Cuisine, Schenectady, NY

Ya Ya’s has capital region soul foodies raving about its $12 Southern fried chicken dinner, which includes yam, collard greens, a corn muffin, and some macaroni or potato salad.

Ya Ya’s has capital region soul foodies raving about its $12 Southern fried chicken dinner,…

10 Best First Date Locations in New York

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The Whistling Kettle, Troy, NY

A perfect choice for tea and sandwich lovers, the Whistling Kettle serves sweet or savory crepes, paninis, quiche, salads, sandwiches, and soup. If you’re headed there for a lunch date, choose…

A perfect choice for tea and sandwich lovers, the Whistling Kettle serves sweet or savory crepes,…

Gore Mountain, North Creek, NY

Featured in 10 Best Skiing Spots in New York!

New York’s largest ski resort spans four mountains in the Adirondacks, boasting 119 runs and 2,537 feet of vertical drop. Ninety percent of Gore’s trails are intermediate or advanced, and… Read More

Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY

Featured in 10 Best Cross-Country Skiing Trails in New York!

With 35 miles of trails, plus equipment rentals and experienced staff on site, Mohonk Mountain House is a cross-country skier’s paradise. Check out views of the Shawangunk Mountains or take in… Read More

Paintbrushes & Party!, Poughkeepsie, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Spots for Paint & Wine in New York!

This Hudson Valley sip-and-paint studio is the place to go to “paint, sip, and party.” Paintbrushes & Party! hosts BYOB painting classes, teambuilding events, and parties for… Read More

Ya Ya’s House Southern Cuisine, Schenectady, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Places for Fried Chicken in New York!

Ya Ya’s has capital region soul foodies raving about its $12 Southern fried chicken dinner, which includes yam, collard greens, a corn muffin, and some macaroni or potato salad.

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The Whistling Kettle, Troy, NY

Featured in 10 Best First Date Locations in New York

A perfect choice for tea and sandwich lovers, the Whistling Kettle serves sweet or savory crepes, paninis, quiche, salads, sandwiches, and soup. If you’re headed there for a lunch date, choose… Read More

PDT (Please Don’t Tell), New York, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Bars in New York!

This swanky speakeasy is tucked away inside an East Village hot dog shop—the only way to enter is through a phone booth on the wall. Once inside, there’s dim lighting, delicious… Read More

Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Spas in New York!

This breathtaking New Paltz nature resort has an award-winning spa that offers over 80 unique pampering treatments as well as services like yoga and meditation.

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Vintage Clothing Out of the Past, Kingston, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Thrift Shops in New York!

For over 30 years, this small shop in the Hudson Valley has been buying and selling vintage clothing and antiques. It's the place to go when you want to find eye-popping, truly one-of-a-kind… Read More

FDR Home & Presidential Library, Hyde Park, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Educational Activities for Children in New York!

Kids will learn about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s life as they explore the grounds of his estate, where the former President’s famous “fireside chats” took place. The national… Read More

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