Getting Cozy
From rustic B&Bs to soaring over the Hudson Valley, from sinful desserts to lazy wanders under autumn's vibrant canopy, New York's Catskills offer the romantic traveler a landscape customized to their amorous appetites.
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Feature Articles on New York

• New York Beyond New York City

  New York City has more than 1,700 designated green spaces, but spread those among 8,008,278 Gothamites and you barely have room to move. Outside's solutions: the Shawangunks, the Hudson River Gorge, fishing off Montauk Point...

• Inspiration Point

  Two artists who created a sensation in 19th-century America discovered their subject matter in New York's Hudson River Valley.

• Have Wheel, Will Travel

  From pedaling over Olympic cross-country ski terrain to bombing down Whiteface, Lake Placid is tailor suited for any kind of mountain biker, from extreme downhiller to wobbly-kneed novice.

• Birch Bark in Excelsis!

  Looking for someplace a little out of touch with the times? Hang a left at the Adirondacks.

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Trip Ideas for New York

• Family Traveler: Lake George

  The first thing you must do, especially if you approach the lake from the south, is to have faith. You must believe that there are undeveloped parcels beyond Lake George Village.

• Beach Traveler: The Hamptons

  This is where the rich and famous spend their summers, and with good reason: Some of the most gorgeous land in New York State—and some of the best beaches in the world—are here.

• Active Traveler: Bear Mountain State Park

  In about one hour, you can escape Manhattan and be in the park's rugged mountains, with a wealth of hiking, camping, and the historic Bear Mountain Inn at your disposal.

• The Manhattan Bike Loop

  A rude guide to Manhattan's new island-lapping bike loop.

• Backpacking in Allegany State Park

  With 100 square miles of forest and hills, 53.5 miles of hiking trails, plus hundreds of cabins and campsites, you're free to roam widely.

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Travel Interest Guides

Fall Driving Guide
From weekend escapes to weeks-long asphalt exploration, our experts map your dream itinerary.

New York Guide
An interactive guide to the Empire State proves that there’s more to New York than the five boroughs.

Ski & Snowboard Guide
Top resorts, best-value spots, the latest gear, complete resort profiles, and more.

Beach Guide
Suspend the seasonal shift by plotting a warm-weather escape to one of our expert-selected beach locales.

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