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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Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park, Carmel, NY

Perfect for both beginners and experienced skiers, Fahnestock offers over 11 miles of groomed and mapped trails to explore. The terrain is easy, and there is also a sledding hill and an outdoor fire…

Perfect for both beginners and experienced skiers, Fahnestock offers over 11 miles of groomed and…

Bottoms Up! 10 Best Bars in New York

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PDT (Please Don’t Tell), New York, NY

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…

This swanky speakeasy is tucked away inside an East Village hot dog shop—the only way to…

Ultimate Relaxation: The 10 Best Spas in New York

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Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY

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.

This breathtaking New Paltz nature resort has an award-winning spa that offers over 80 unique…

Best Thrift Shops in New York

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Housing Works, New York, NY

This New York City charity is a caring community with a mission to end both homelessness and HIV/AIDS. Thrift stores around the city have a reputation for quality finds that range from vintage…

This New York City charity is a caring community with a mission to end both homelessness and…

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

Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park, Carmel, NY

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

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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Housing Works, New York, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Thrift Shops in New York!

This New York City charity is a caring community with a mission to end both homelessness and HIV/AIDS. Thrift stores around the city have a reputation for quality finds that range from vintage… Read More

Philipsburg Manor, Sleepy Hollow, NY

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

This 300-year-old house and still-working gristmill tells the story of the Philipses, an affluent merchant family in the 1700s. Children get to participate in hands-on chores from the time period,… Read More

The Pet Salon, Commack, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Pet Groomers in New York!

Voted the best pet groomer on Long Island in 2017, the Pet Salon has become a destination for pet pamperers. Offering services ranging from de-skunking baths to blueberry facials, salon owner… Read More

Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Pleasantville, New York

Featured in The 10 Best Hiking Trails in New York!

It's hard to imagine this was once someone's backyard, but locals have embraced it as their own since 1983 when it was donated to the state by the Rockefeller family. The land under management has… Read More

The Burger Spot, Garden City, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Burgers in New York!

If you’re looking for a fast-food burger made with high-quality ingredients, The Burger Spot on Long Island is the place to go. This mostly-take-out burger joint cooks up 100 percent grass-fed… Read More

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