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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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, White Plains, NY

At 4,315 acres, Westchester County’s largest park has a lot to offer cross-country skiing enthusiasts. The park has over 40 miles of groomed and maintained trails that are perfect for families.…

At 4,315 acres, Westchester County’s largest park has a lot to offer cross-country skiing…

15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in New York!

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Whispering Gallery at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY

Grand Central Terminal is a popular tourist attraction, but few passersby know about the whispering gallery. This large archway in front of Oyster Bar is a whispering wall—stand at one corner…

Grand Central Terminal is a popular tourist attraction, but few passersby know about the whispering…

The Supreme Dessert: New York's Best Cake Shops

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Lulu Cake Boutique, Scarsdale, NY

Cake-making can be an art form, and few businesses understand this like Lulu Cake Boutique. The award-winning shop’s cake artisans obsess over every detail, from nailing the optimum texture and…

Cake-making can be an art form, and few businesses understand this like Lulu Cake Boutique. The…

10 Best Places for Appetizers in New York

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Ralph’s Tavern, Albany, NY

Ralph’s Tavern offers an appetizer for almost any taste, from the shrimp cocktails to the mushroom caps and even jalapeno poppers and potato skins. Most notably, though, are their chicken…

Ralph’s Tavern offers an appetizer for almost any taste, from the shrimp cocktails to the…

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

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, White Plains, NY

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

At 4,315 acres, Westchester County’s largest park has a lot to offer cross-country skiing enthusiasts. The park has over 40 miles of groomed and maintained trails that are perfect for families.… Read More

Whispering Gallery at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY

Featured in 15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in New York!

Grand Central Terminal is a popular tourist attraction, but few passersby know about the whispering gallery. This large archway in front of Oyster Bar is a whispering wall—stand at one corner… Read More

Lulu Cake Boutique, Scarsdale, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Cake Shops in New York!

Cake-making can be an art form, and few businesses understand this like Lulu Cake Boutique. The award-winning shop’s cake artisans obsess over every detail, from nailing the optimum texture and… Read More

Ralph’s Tavern, Albany, NY

Featured in 10 Best Places for Appetizers in New York

Ralph’s Tavern offers an appetizer for almost any taste, from the shrimp cocktails to the mushroom caps and even jalapeno poppers and potato skins. Most notably, though, are their chicken… Read More

Pier 62 Skate Park, New York, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Skate Parks in New York!

This well-designed skate park is the East Coast’s answer to Venice skate parks. Located in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, the 15,000-square-foot park is new and impeccably clean,… Read More

Buried pirate treasure on Liberty Island

Featured in 10 Best Myths and Urban Legends In New York

The infamous pirate Captain Kidd is said to have buried his treasure on the island where the Statue of Liberty stands today, formerly known as Bedloe Island. Two soldiers tried digging it up in… Read More

Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Breweries in New York!

A pillar of the Brooklyn beer scene, this microbrewery is known for its very-drinkable lager, among other well-made craft brews. The Williamsburg brewery is a popular spot for visitors as well, with… Read More

Volunteer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Featured in 10 Best Retirement Activities in New York

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is openly accepting volunteers for the guided tour program. Take museum-goers on a journey through the museum’s collection, all while getting to appreciate the… Read More

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