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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Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center, Northville, NY

Designed and owned by a former Olympic skier, Lapland Lake is an Adirondack cross-country skiing dream come true. The park’s 30 miles of trails were designed with serenity in mind, with many of…

Designed and owned by a former Olympic skier, Lapland Lake is an Adirondack cross-country skiing…

Bottoms Up! 10 Best Bars in New York

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Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge, Syracuse, NY

The beautifully furnished, vintage interior of this downtown Syracuse bar is inspirational, and its cocktail menu and artisan food items are among the finest in the region.

The beautifully furnished, vintage interior of this downtown Syracuse bar is inspirational, and its…

Ultimate Relaxation: The 10 Best Spas in New York

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Copperhood Retreat & Spa, Shandaken, NY

Tucked away in the wilderness of the Catskills, this wellness retreat center offers an idyllic blend of outdoor and indoor serenity. The spa’s seven treatment rooms host treatments like…

Tucked away in the wilderness of the Catskills, this wellness retreat center offers an idyllic…

Best Thrift Shops in New York

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Great Finds, Albany, NY

Great Finds is a women’s clothing thrift store that sells gently worn, in-style pieces and accessories. For over 25 years, the Albany thrift store has been run by a non-for-profit charity that…

Great Finds is a women’s clothing thrift store that sells gently worn, in-style pieces 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

Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center, Northville, NY

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

Designed and owned by a former Olympic skier, Lapland Lake is an Adirondack cross-country skiing dream come true. The park’s 30 miles of trails were designed with serenity in mind, with many of… Read More

Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge, Syracuse, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Bars in New York!

The beautifully furnished, vintage interior of this downtown Syracuse bar is inspirational, and its cocktail menu and artisan food items are among the finest in the region.

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Copperhood Retreat & Spa, Shandaken, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Spas in New York!

Tucked away in the wilderness of the Catskills, this wellness retreat center offers an idyllic blend of outdoor and indoor serenity. The spa’s seven treatment rooms host treatments like… Read More

Great Finds, Albany, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Thrift Shops in New York!

Great Finds is a women’s clothing thrift store that sells gently worn, in-style pieces and accessories. For over 25 years, the Albany thrift store has been run by a non-for-profit charity that… Read More

Howe Caverns, Howes Cave, NY

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

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… Read More

The Seaport Paw, New York, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Pet Groomers in New York!

The former owner of the Salty Paw, voted the “Best Groom Spa & Indie Pet Boutique” by Time Out NY, this South Street Seaport doggy day spa will clean and style your pet from head to… Read More

Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Kerhonkson, New York

Featured in The 10 Best Hiking Trails in New York!

The Minnewaska State Park Preserve is in the Palisades region of the state with 35 miles of carriage roads and 50 miles of footpaths. Hike through the hardwood forests of the Shawangunk Mountain… Read More

Crave Burgers, Albany, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Burgers in New York!

This quirky capital-region restaurant has fans raving about the huge, tasty burgers on the menu. Try one of dozens of half-pound burger options like the Truffle Burger or the Sweet & Greasy, or… Read More

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