In Upstate New York, Saratoga Springs is a hub of thoroughbred horse racing. Visitors will find the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and the Saratoga Race Course, both interesting to non-horse owners. However, there’s more than horses…
From July 19 to 20, 1848, the first Women’s Rights Convention convened in Seneca Falls, New York. As the world still struggles for civil rights, human rights, and equality, the Women’s Rights National Historical Park covers the people who first…
With kids, time is on warp drive. One day, you are cradling a newborn, you fall asleep, then wake up to loading a car for their first apartment. Years ago, I promised myself that my babies would see the U.S.…
From the Brooklyn Bridge to its Prospect Park, Brooklyn offers one of the city’s best art museums, a zoo, an aquarium and an amusement park. Concentrate your time on a couple of areas for fun. As is the case with…
About 2.5 hours from New York City, Belleayre Mountain is nestled in the Catskill Park. This is the home of Belleayre Mountain, one of the closest resorts to NYC. The Catskills were set aside by the New York State Forest…
New York City goes from a top holiday destination to a great bargain as soon as everyone heads back to work. Seriously, the city clears out, and the bargain hunters roll in. This is the best way to get New…
Holiday Markets in NYC are a thing. From Thanksgiving (and sometimes earlier) to New Year’s, pop-up markets are located across Manhattan. With a mix of hand-crafted gifts, NYC souvenirs and food and drink, it is one of the top things…
In Adirondack Park, Lake Placid is one of the top winter destinations in the U.S. After the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games, Lake Placid churns out winter gold. Its charming downtown features independently owned shops and cafes, all decorated…
From its Holiday Shopping, amazing holiday displays and festive outings, New York City is the top destination in the U.S. for holiday travel. Take in its holiday markets to holiday performances to ice skating, and train displays, NYC needs to…
From quiet getaways in the mountains to top cities in the U.S. and beyond, you can enjoy the holiday instead of cooking and cleaning. So ditch the housecleaning and turkey roasting, and treat yourself (and your loved ones) to a…
A trip to New York City is a bucket list trip. With attractions, museums, boat rides, and playgrounds, NYC is more than Midtown Manhattan. As one of the top destinations for families in the U.S., visitors will find lots to…
As one of the top destinations in the U.S., New York City exudes nonstop energy and is a must-do for teens. In a city that never slows down, travel lessons abound, like navigating public transportation. Pack some comfy walking shoes…