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An outdoor evening patio scene on the grounds of The Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid, New York, a top Thanksgiving getaway. It features a stone fire pit burning with bright flames surrounded by green Adirondack chairs on a grassy lawn. On a small stone side table sit s'mores ingredients including marshmallows and graham crackers, alongside a silver ice bucket and drink bottles. Pink coneflowers frame the bottom edge, with towering pine trees, rustic timber lodge buildings, and lush green mountains under a cloudy dusk sky in the background.

Thanksgiving Getaways From NYC: 15 Unforgettable Holiday Escapes

By Charlotte Dow | Updated on October 26, 2026

Thanksgiving getaways from NYC abound! These incredible holiday escapes include festive hotels & resorts within a few hours of New York City.Read more...

22 Fun Things To Do In The Catskills In Winter

By Charlotte Dow | Updated on October 21, 2026

Fun things to do in the Catskills in winter abound! NY Catskills winter activities include hiking, eagle watching, indoor water parks + more!Read more...

free view of the NYC skyline, One World Trade, and Little Island from Pier 57

23 Best Views In NYC For Free (From A Local!)

By Charlotte Dow | Updated on January 2, 2026

The best views in NYC for free offer an incredible way to enhance your Instagram feed while exploring beautiful places in New York City.Read more...

Walking The Williamsburg Bridge From Manhattan To Brooklyn (Stops Included!)

By Jessie Festa | Updated on April 26, 2026

Looking for fun NYC walks? This walk over the Williamsburg Bridge Pedestrian Path takes you from Manhattan to Brooklyn (stops included!).Read more...

Visiting New York In Winter: 75 Fun Things To Do December-March

By mherrmann | Updated on November 6, 2026

Visiting New York in winter? There are loads of fun things to do in NYC in December, January, February & March. Here are 75 of them!Read more...

The old Third County Court House at Historic Richmond Town on Staten Island

Is Staten Island Worth Visiting? (From A Local!)

By Dale P. | Updated on August 20, 2026

Is Staten Island worth visiting? As a local New Yorker who has visited Staten Island many times, I share my thoughts to help you decide! Read more...

A woman smiling and making a peace sign at the Westlight Rooftop Bar in Brooklyn, with a stunning view of the Manhattan skyline at sunset just before nightfall.

25 Best Things To Do In NYC At Night (By A Local!)

By Elizabeth Ramos | Updated on August 26, 2026

Here are the best things to do in NYC at night by a local, including a mix of iconic and non-touristy New York experiences after dark!Read more...

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