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

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Winter sports at Windham

Less than an hour from Albany, this mountain resort offers fantastic spots for skiing and snowboarding. After a long day on the slopes, check into the spa for a relaxing massage or sauna.

Less than an hour from Albany, this mountain resort offers fantastic spots for skiing and…

The 15 Best Camping Spots in New York!

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North-South Lake Campground, Haines Falls, NY

The largest and most popular state campground in the Catskills, North-South Lake Campground provides thickly wooded camping areas near swimming beaches and attractions like Kaaterskill Falls and…

The largest and most popular state campground in the Catskills, North-South Lake Campground…

The 15 Best Fall Activities across New York!

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Celebrate Oktoberfest

The namesake German beer festival has inspired cultures around the world to join in on the fun. Want to surround yourself with German beer and culture in the mountains? Check out one of four…

The namesake German beer festival has inspired cultures around the world to join in on the fun.…

The 9 Best Nature Centers in New York!

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Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, Voorheesville, NY

This educational center provides visitors with the opportunity to see a live working beehive, view birds and fossils, or set out on foot or skis along Thacher State Park’s many trails.

This educational center provides visitors with the opportunity to see a live working beehive, view…

8 Best Pancake Places in New York

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Maggie’s Krooked Cafe, Tannersville, NY

Maggie’s specialty has to be their pancake of the day—it’s always changing, so of course you have to stop by more than once a week to get a feel for the choices. Their home-style…

Maggie’s specialty has to be their pancake of the day—it’s always changing, so of…

The 10 Best Educational Activities for Children in New York!

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Howe Caverns, Howes Cave, NY

The whole family will enjoy an adventurous boat ride and walking tour through this six-million-year-old underground cave while learning about its history. On land, there’s a zip line, a ropes…

The whole family will enjoy an adventurous boat ride and walking tour through this…

The 9 Best Cooking Classes in New York!

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Gio Culinary Studio, Voorheesville, NY

Capital region cooking enthusiasts turn to the Food Network-featured Gio Culinary Studio, which offers private sessions and fun group lessons on Italian food, desserts, and Asian cuisine. …

Capital region cooking enthusiasts turn to the Food Network-featured Gio Culinary Studio, which…

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

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Howe Caverns, Howes Cave, NY

The second-most-visited natural attraction in New York behind Niagara Falls, Howe Caverns is a magnificent underground cave that dates back millions of years. Visitors can take a 90-minute tour that…

The second-most-visited natural attraction in New York behind Niagara Falls, Howe Caverns is a…

The 7 Best Yoga Studios in New York!

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Pure Mountain Yoga, Tannersville, NY

A soothing, tranquil space to practice, Pure Mountain Yoga’s location is enough to put students at ease. The Catskills studio’s instructors teach a lineup of vinyasa, all-levels, and…

A soothing, tranquil space to practice, Pure Mountain Yoga’s location is enough to put…

The 8 Best Fusion Restaurants in New York!

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Tomo Asian Bistro, Slingerlands, NY

Albany’s favorite Asian fusion restaurant, Tomo Asian Bistro serves up spicy favorites from around the far East—including popular dishes like Penang curry, Pad Thai, sushi, and General…

Albany’s favorite Asian fusion restaurant, Tomo Asian Bistro serves up spicy favorites from…

North-South Lake Campground, Haines Falls, NY

Featured in The 15 Best Camping Spots in New York!

The largest and most popular state campground in the Catskills, North-South Lake Campground provides thickly wooded camping areas near swimming beaches and attractions like Kaaterskill Falls and… Read More

Citi Trends, Rotterdam, NY

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Citi Trends has men’s, women’s, and kids’ shoes, bringing you some of the latest trends on the market. You’ll have to go to a physical location to make a purchase, but… Read More

Krause’s Homemade Candy, Albany, NY

Featured in The 7 Best Candy Shops in New York!

Since the 80s, Tom Krause, who came from a long line of German confectioners, has been cooking up high-quality sweets and serving them to enthusiastic customers. Locals love the old-fashioned peanut… Read More

The Horses Lounge, Schenectady, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Pubs in New York!

This friendly neighborhood dive is cozy, fun, and cheap, with a daily happy hour, casual comfort food like tacos and burgers, and a weekly college night for local students. A post shared… Read More

Townsend and Company Hair Salon and Spa, Albany, NY

Featured in 10 Best Hair Salons in New York

If you’re looking for your new favorite salon in the Albany area, Townsend and Company Hair Salon and Spa should be at the top of your list. From mani-pedis to creative hair coloring, this… Read More

Rollarama Skating Center, Schenectady, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Places for a Kid’s Birthday Party in New York!

Since 1957, this roller rink has provided endless amounts of fun on wheels, plus arcade games and prizes. Birthday parties at Rollarama include pizza, ice cream, skate rental, party chaperone, and… Read More

Railroad CrossFit, Hudson, NY

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Railroad CrossFit has four trainers you can work with that each have requirements for different types of physical activity. Railroad offers group classes, personal training, kid’s fitness,… 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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Honest Weight Food Co-op, Albany, NY

Featured in 10 Best Student Discounts in New York

Every Sunday, college students can bring their IDs to Honest Weight Food and get eight percent off their groceries. Honest Weight is only one of 200 cooperatively owned grocery stores in the U.S.… Read More

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