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Why America’s top fall foliage destination is best seen from this 30-mile winding highway
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (302+ words) This 30-mile stretch of road winds through stunning mountain passes and river valleys, earning its reputation as one of the country's top scenic drives for autumn colors. With meteorologists predicting a famously long and spectacular fall foliage season for 2026, the…...
Framed by golden maples and 5 miles of carriage roads, this historic 250-acre Hudson Valley estate offers the ultimate fall escape just 2 hours from Manhattan
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (186+ words) Perched above the Hudson River, Frederic Edwin Church’s 250-acre Olana estate blends Persian-inspired architecture with carriage roads framing peak autumn views. There’s something especially magical about visiting the Hudson Valley in fall, when the hills turn golden, the air gets…...
The best new restaurants & bars opening in NYC this September—New York’s first cacao café, a 3-in-1 cocktail bar, Pan-Asian restaurant, & karaoke destination, & more
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (840+ words) New month, new spots to add to the group chat. These are the hottest new restaurants and bars opening across NYC this September. September in New York City hits a sweet spot. The worst of the summer heat is finally…...
Only 40 miles from NYC, this 960-acre state park is bringing back Harry Potter’s Forbidden Forest after 4 years — featuring 4,000+ lights, life-sized creatures & interactive wand spells
4+ day, 38+ min ago (366+ words) 20+ magical creatures, interactive spell moments & thousands of lights? Sign us up! Prepare to step back into the enchantment, follow the illuminated forest path, and see what awaits you among the trees. Tickets are expected to go fast, so join the…...
Rockefeller Center ice rink nighttime light projections
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (40+ words) Secret NYC Watch the Rink at Rockefeller Center in NYC transform from daytime ice skating to a vibrant nighttime experience with colorful light and snowflake projections. TYPE IN YOUR SEARCH AND PRESS ENTER...
This famous Halloween town was just ranked the #1 fall boating destination in New York — and it’s just 1 hour from NYC
5+ day, 19+ min ago (175+ words) Sleepy Hollow was just ranked New York’s #1 fall boating destination, thanks to its mild autumn weather, low winds and scenic Hudson River setting. We’re slowly sailing into NYC’s most colorful season, and what better way to see the foliage than…...
Known as the ‘Land in the Sky,’ this charming upstate town is the ultimate fall escape with small-batch cider houses, vintage shopping, and secluded waterfalls
1+ week, 1+ day ago (328+ words) Steeped in 1800s history, Andes offers the perfect blend of farm-to-table dining, breathtaking leaf-peeping trail hikes, and cozy farmhouse stays free of the usual upstate tourist crowds. Have you started planning your cozy autumn getaway yet? If you want to escape…...
Just 2.5 hours from NYC, this historic beach town with candy-colored Victorian mansions offers autumn magic with free beaches and sunset views
1+ week, 1+ day ago (212+ words) Escape to Cape May for 'local summer' when summer crowds clear out, beach tags are no longer required, and historic Victorian streets turn into a cozy fall getaway just 2.5 hours from NYC. September at the Jersey Shore is widely regarded…...
Just a drive from NYC: Voted the ‘best boardwalk’ in the country, this 2.5-mile New Jersey seaside strip features over 100 rides and is perfect for a late summer trip
1+ week, 2+ day ago (354+ words) The massive Wildwoods promenade offers the ultimate nostalgic escape before crisp autumn weather fully takes over. Labor Day may be in the rearview mirror, but summer isn’t officially over yet. If you are looking to soak up the last warm…...
Just 4.5 hours from NYC, this tiny Adirondack village of 400 residents is hailed as NY’s true ‘All-Season Vacationland’ and hides a ‘mini Route 66’
1+ week, 2+ day ago (347+ words) If you are craving a quiet mountain getaway, look no further than this hidden gem tucked away in upstate New York. When you picture the perfect escape to the Adirondacks, you are probably imagining exactly what the tiny village of…...