7 Best Places for Margaritas in New York

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Mariachi de Oro, Medina, NY

Mariachi de Oro has a traditional margarita for $7, which you can choose to flavor with strawberry, lime, mango, or blue curacao. Their coronaritas are $9 a pop, and you can get a 60-ounce margarita…

Mariachi de Oro has a traditional margarita for $7, which you can choose to flavor with strawberry,…

The 11 Best Ice Cream Parlors in New York!

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Lake Effect Artisan Ice Cream, Lockport, NY

As “Western New York’s premier small batch artisan ice cream company,” this Lockport ice cream shop serves up inventive ice cream flavors like sponge candy and Paula’s glazed…

As “Western New York’s premier small batch artisan ice cream company,” this…

8 Best Places for Dessert in New York

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Lake Effect Ice Cream, Lockport, NY

Lake Effect Ice Cream is an artisan ice cream place whose unique flavors can’t be found anywhere else. They have ten different artisan sundaes, like the Chesterfield and Chips (made with…

Lake Effect Ice Cream is an artisan ice cream place whose unique flavors can’t be found…

9 Best Bubble Tea Places in New York

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Pulp 716 Coffee & Comics, Lockport, NY

Pulp 716 has fruit and milk bubble tea options, each for $3.99. Fruit tea options range from raspberry lemonade to tequila sunrise surprise to rose to maine blueberry, while the milk tea options…

Pulp 716 has fruit and milk bubble tea options, each for $3.99. Fruit tea options range from…

The 7 Best Candy Shops in New York!

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Oliver’s Candies, Batavia, NY

Oliver’s Candies has focused on creating high-quality milk chocolates and other confections since the 1930s. Today, the chalet-style candy store attracts customers from miles around for a taste…

Oliver’s Candies has focused on creating high-quality milk chocolates and other confections…

The 9 Best Apple Picking Spots in New York!

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Smith’s Orchard Cider Mill, Lockport, NY

Pick your own apples or just show up for the homemade cider from the cider mill—whatever you decide, this 20-acre apple farm near Buffalo is home to an ample supply.

Pick your own apples or just show up for the homemade cider from the cider mill—whatever you…

8 Best CrossFit Gyms in New York

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Lumber City Athletics, North Tonawanda, NY

Lumber City Athletics is a community-based gym and training center. They have programs for all levels, as well as chiropractic care and nutrition services. Drop-in classes are $20 each, and…

Lumber City Athletics is a community-based gym and training center. They have programs for all…

The 8 Best Skate Shops in New York!

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Phatman Boardshop, Buffalo, NY

Phatman Boardshop was born in 1994—the prime of 90s skateboarding popularity. Today, the shop serves Buffalo and Western New York with skateboard and snowboard gear and repairs. They also carry…

Phatman Boardshop was born in 1994—the prime of 90s skateboarding popularity. Today, the shop…

The 9 Best Pho Restaurants in New York!

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Pho Cali, Elma, NY

Each pho entrée at Pho Cali comes with a side of basil, bean sprouts, jalapeno slices, lime, and spirit weeds (an herb native to South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, better known as…

Each pho entrée at Pho Cali comes with a side of basil, bean sprouts, jalapeno slices, lime,…

The 8 Best Hot Dog Joints in New York!

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Louie’s Foot Long Hot Dogs, Tonawanda, NY

Famous for their charcoal-broiled foot long hot dogs, Louie’s has earned a reputation as a must-see pit stop for those near Niagara Falls. The impressive dogs are topped with everything from…

Famous for their charcoal-broiled foot long hot dogs, Louie’s has earned a reputation as a…

Oliver’s Candies, Batavia, NY

Featured in The 7 Best Candy Shops in New York!

Oliver’s Candies has focused on creating high-quality milk chocolates and other confections since the 1930s. Today, the chalet-style candy store attracts customers from miles around for a taste… Read More

Phatman Boardshop, Buffalo, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Skate Shops in New York!

Phatman Boardshop was born in 1994—the prime of 90s skateboarding popularity. Today, the shop serves Buffalo and Western New York with skateboard and snowboard gear and repairs. They also carry… Read More

Pho Cali, Elma, NY

Featured in The 9 Best Pho Restaurants in New York!

Each pho entrée at Pho Cali comes with a side of basil, bean sprouts, jalapeno slices, lime, and spirit weeds (an herb native to South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, better known as… Read More

Buffalo Skin Boutique, Buffalo, NY

Featured in 8 Best Tanning Salons in New York

Buffalo Skin Boutique provides professional airbrush spray tanning services. Their technicians use sculpting and tonal techniques that leave you with just the right amount of color. A full-body… Read More

Winfield's Pub, Lackawanna, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Pubs in New York!

Family-owned-and-operated, Winfield’s Pub delivers craft beer and cocktails and made-from-scratch comfort food in a cozy, friendly, neighborhood-y atmosphere.

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Shoe Carnival, Niagara Falls, NY

Featured in 9 Best Shoe Stores in New York

Shoe Carnival has men’s and women’s options for a variety of occasions, whether you need something athletic or something on the more formal side. You have the option to shop by size… Read More

The Mansion on Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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

Located in the heart of downtown Buffalo, this historic mansion was restored in 2001 and transformed into a luxury boutique hotel. The stunning red building contains 28 beautiful and contemporary… Read More

Niagara Falls International Marathon, Buffalo, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Road Races in New York!

This Boston Marathon qualifier is the only race in the world to start in one country and finish in another. Marathon runners begin at Buffalo’s Albright-Knox Art Gallery and cross the… Read More

Niagara Falls/ Grand Island KOA, Grand Island, NY

Featured in The 15 Best Camping Spots in New York!

KOA has a popular campground on Grand Island, just seven miles from Niagara Falls. Grand Island is home to two state parks, bike paths, ponds, and fishing opportunities in the Niagara River. The… Read More

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