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Fall foliage in the Adirondack mountains, New York
Adirondack mountains, New York (Joe Sohm/Digital Vision/Getty)

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  • day in NYC hi, My 6 year old daughter are coming to NYC next Saturday(from PA). We will be there from 10ish to 7pm. I figured we would see Rockerfeller center, Ellen's Stardust Diner, bought tickets for Lion King at 2. Can anyone out there give us anymore ideas so we stay in the general area? Any advise too would be appreciated! Thanks so much!
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  • When Winter Comes A-Callin'
    As the mercury plunges in the Empire State, don’t huddle indoors—these top ten cold-weather attractions will keep your body warm, and your wanderlust satisfied.
  • Nordic Libations
    Come winter, New York’s fabled Finger Lakes region makes for one warm, intoxicating outing, where cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails lead to century-old vineyards, restaurants, resorts, and quaint B&Bs.
  • Getting Cozy in the Catskills
    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.
  • Ain't It Grand
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  • Playing It Safe
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    Flatten your bike tire on a thorn and you can patch the inner tube or swap in a new one—no problem. Damage the tire itself (say, by tearing your sidewall on a sharp rock)—much bigger problem. Here's a quick field solution to keep you on the roll.


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Pedaling History Bicycling Museum

expert favorite attraction
Rte. 277
3943 N. Buffalo Rd
Orchard Park, New York

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You don't have to be a two-wheeling fanatic for the world's largest bicycle museum to... Read More

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Battery Park

expert favorite attraction
From State Street to New York Harbor
New York, New York

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As you traverse Manhattan's concrete canyons, it's sometimes easy to forget that... Read More

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Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

expert favorite attraction
(at McKinley Parkway)
2655 S Park Avenue (Route 62)
Buffalo, New York 14218
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

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Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca

130 E. Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850 Map

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Dane Emerson House B&B

1642 W. Danby Rd.
Newfield, NY 14867 Map

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Ilex Inn B&B

6416 E. Washington St.
Ellicottville , NY Map

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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