The 12 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in New York!

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The Roxbury Motel, Roxbury, NY

This cool Catskills motel is full of intensely creative rooms, each with its own unconventional theme. One guest room at the Roxbury has a “coconut cream pie” themed, while another is…

This cool Catskills motel is full of intensely creative rooms, each with its own unconventional…

The 9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in New York!

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The Roxbury, Roxbury, NY

Hailed as a “boutique motel experience,” the Roxbury is a wonderland of fun, colorful themed rooms and suites design to look like everything from outer space to the inside of a coconut…

Hailed as a “boutique motel experience,” the Roxbury is a wonderland of fun, colorful…

The 8 Best Pubs in New York!

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Sunny’s, Brooklyn, NY

Kitschy, scruffy, and adorned with memorabilia, Sunny’s has been a beloved Red Hook institution for decades. Go there to catch some live music in the back or hang out on the patio.

Kitschy, scruffy, and adorned with memorabilia, Sunny’s has been a beloved Red Hook…

The 10 Best Road Races in New York!

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The Brooklyn Marathon, Brooklyn, NY

Selling out every year since its inception, this six-year-old race is already a favorite among marathon runners. The race route traces picturesque Prospect Park—Brooklyn’s answer to…

Selling out every year since its inception, this six-year-old race is already a favorite among…

The 10 Best Seafood Restaurants in New York!

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Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co., Brooklyn, NY

This clean, classy, New England-style fish market and restaurant draws in large crowds for its fish tacos and its popular oyster happy hour, among many other delicious reasons.

This clean, classy, New England-style fish market and restaurant draws in large crowds for its fish…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in New York

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Pies N’ Thighs, Brooklyn, NY

Pies N’ Thighs takes a Southern spin on its fried chicken, which it proudly serves in dishes like chicken and waffles, along with tasty sides like macaroni and cheese and smoked-pork collard…

Pies N’ Thighs takes a Southern spin on its fried chicken, which it proudly serves in dishes…

The 9 Best Bars in New York!

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Barcade, Brooklyn, NY

This divey destination has plenty of beer on tap, but the patrons are really there for the video games. With arcade-room classics like “Pac-Man” and “Donkey Kong,” Barcade has…

This divey destination has plenty of beer on tap, but the patrons are really there for the video…

10 Best Student Discounts in New York

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, NY

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers students 12 and older (with a valid student ID) admission at just $8 compared to the regular $15 general admission. Check out their upcoming events to see if there…

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers students 12 and older (with a valid student ID) admission at…

The 9 Best Cake Shops in New York!

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The Sweet Peace Specialty Cakes, Lynbrook, NY

The Sweet Peace makes custom cakes that dazzle everyone from birthday-party attendees to wedding guests. They also work with any dietary restrictions, making vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free cakes…

The Sweet Peace makes custom cakes that dazzle everyone from birthday-party attendees to wedding…

The 9 Best Theme Bars in New York!

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Torst, Brooklyn, NY

Indulge in the modernity of Danish design and flavors in the sleek and sophisticated Torst. This bar and restaurant has an excellent selection of craft and specialty beers and shareable bar snacks.…

Indulge in the modernity of Danish design and flavors in the sleek and sophisticated Torst. This…

Sunny’s, Brooklyn, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Pubs in New York!

Kitschy, scruffy, and adorned with memorabilia, Sunny’s has been a beloved Red Hook institution for decades. Go there to catch some live music in the back or hang out on the patio.

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The Brooklyn Marathon, Brooklyn, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Road Races in New York!

Selling out every year since its inception, this six-year-old race is already a favorite among marathon runners. The race route traces picturesque Prospect Park—Brooklyn’s answer to… Read More

Rainbow Shops, Queens, NY

Featured in 9 Best Shoe Stores in New York

Rainbow Shops has locations throughout the state, offering selections of boots, booties, heels/pumps, sneakers, sandals, flats, and wedges for women. Their booties start at $16.99 a pair while the… Read More

Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co., Brooklyn, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Seafood Restaurants in New York!

This clean, classy, New England-style fish market and restaurant draws in large crowds for its fish tacos and its popular oyster happy hour, among many other delicious reasons.

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Economy Candy, New York, NY

Featured in The 7 Best Candy Shops in New York!

Open since 1932, Economy Candy is a relic from the Lower East Side’s past. The scruffy candy store is stacked with boxes upon boxes of goodies, many of which are vintage sweets you may not have… Read More

Long Island Sports Complex, Freeport, NY

Featured in The 6 Best Sports Centers in New York!

With 25,000 square-feet of turf to play on, Long Island Sports Complex provides hours of fun and games. Parents can rent the field for a birthday party and kids can take part in a soccer, baseball,… Read More

Watch butterflies take wing

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in New York!

During the spring, butterflies are everywhere at Belmont Lake State Park on Long Island. You can spot them as they fly low to the ground or emerge out of tree hollows. It's one of Mother Nature's… Read More

Pies N’ Thighs, Brooklyn, NY

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

Pies N’ Thighs takes a Southern spin on its fried chicken, which it proudly serves in dishes like chicken and waffles, along with tasty sides like macaroni and cheese and smoked-pork collard… Read More

Barcade, Brooklyn, NY

Featured in The 9 Best Bars in New York!

This divey destination has plenty of beer on tap, but the patrons are really there for the video games. With arcade-room classics like “Pac-Man” and “Donkey Kong,” Barcade has… Read More

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