The perfect getaway for tired city-slickers, Beacon awaits just a two-hour train ride north of New York City. This tiny, zany art town is filled with quirky shops, museums, tasty eateries, hiking,… Read More

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

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Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Every year around Halloween, Croton-on-Hudson hosts the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, a collection of 7,000 gorgeous jack-o-lanterns. The glowing gourds are arranged into different shapes, like a… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in New York!

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Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY

People visit the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts to relive the past and journey to Woodstock. For a far-out blast from the past, visit the center for an exhibit honoring one of history's most… Read More

The 10 Best Museums in New York!

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Storm King Art Center, New Windsor, NY

Though it's less than two hours from New York City by train or car, the Hudson Valley's Storm King Art Center feels like a faraway land. This peaceful 500-acre outdoor sculpture garden has an… Read More

The 9 Best Mini Golf Courses in New York!

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The Castle Fun Center, Chester, NY

With two 18-hole courses (the Dragon Slayer and the Knight’s Revenge), The Castle Fun Center gives players a unique and challenging experience. Each course tells a story; learn how the Dragon… Read More

The 9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in New York!

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Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY

This luxurious mountain resort in the Hudson Valley is a perfect choice for a more a family escape that involves plenty of nature and relaxation. Kids can go hiking, swimming, cross-country skiing,… Read More

10 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in New York!

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Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY

This 19th century Victorian resort is an architectural masterpiece nestled into the woods of New Paltz. Couples seeking a romantic escape to nature with just the right amount of opulence need look no… Read More

The 10 Best Music Venues in the state of New York!

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Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY

This not-for-profit outdoor musical amphitheater is located on the site of the famous 1969 Woodstock Festival in Bethel, New York. It opened in 2008 and it's already hosting famous artists like… Read More

9 Best Movie Theaters in New York!

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Callicoon Theater, Callicoon, NY

Built in 1948, this single-screen indie cinema is one of the oldest and most unique movie theaters in the state. The interior is a Quonset-hut design with an Art Deco influence. Refurbished in the… Read More

10 Best Craft Fairs in New York!

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Rhinebeck Crafts Festival, Rhinebeck, NY

The Rhinebeck Crafts Festival is the Hudson Valley’s premier shopping event held each June at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Attendees shop for original artworks and uncommon crafts created… Read More

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