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During the 18th-century French and Indian War, upstate New York’s Fort William Henry and Bloody Pond saw extreme warfare and casualties; centuries later, the surrounding Lake George area has transformed into a Halloween road trip filled with ghost tours and heavily supernatural encounters

As October descends upon the Lake George Area, tales of yesteryear and ghost stories are ready for Halloween. If you are looking for a fall escape that offers more than foliage, this upstate region is...

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In 1913, the Ulster & Delaware Railroad saw nearly 700,000 passengers at its peak; 113 years later, visitors glide along its vintage tracks on pedal-powered rail bikes to take in the Catskills’ vibrant fall foliage

If you’re looking for the ultimate fall foliage escape just 2.5 hours from NYC, forget the crowded hiking trails and bumper-to-bumper scenic drives. Tucked away in the Catskill Mountains is a surreal, cin...

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In the spring, it’s home to the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the nation; now, this 360-acre park just 30 minutes from NYC is about to hit peak fall foliage, with winding trails, scenic lake views, and historic bridges

Fall in New York City is a season worth celebrating! From golden leaves lining our neighborhood streets to crisp afternoons that practically beg for a long walk, there’s something special about watchi...

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A massive Día de Muertos altar crafted between Mexico and Brooklyn is taking over Flatiron North Plaza; the stunning ‘Twenty petal flower’ ofrenda anchors a month of free celebrations in Manhattan

New Yorkers are getting a stunning new public art installation this fall. The Flatiron NoMad Partnership is officially bringing back its district-wide Día de Muertos celebration. At the center of the...

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NYC’s only outlet shopping mall now has an indoor blacklight snowball fight arena with 20+ interactive play zones

Empire Outlets has a rather unusual addition to the shopping itinerary: an all-out snowball fight. Up on Level 2 of the Staten Island waterfront shopping center, RECESS!! swaps browsing storefronts for...

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Upstate NY’s best kept secret lets you fly 55 mph over peak fall foliage on the longest zipline in the U.S.

Fall in New York usually means scenic drives, leaf-peeping hikes, and train rides upstate to watch the trees turn shades of red, orange, and gold. But what if you could take in those autumn colors while f...

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This fairytale coastal town just 2 hours from NYC is about to hit peak fall foliage — with scenic boat rides historic lighthouses & an award-winning marina

We’re halfway through October here in New York, and the leaves are beginning to fall! After forecasting a longer but later start to the foliage season, we think we speak for our neighbors all across the b...

Christmas Things to do

The Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Light Show returns to NYC this November

It's tiiiiimeeee! The Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Light Show officially returns to Midtown Manhattan on Monday, November 23, 2026. The annual spectacle transforms the facade of the flagship department stor...

Christmas Things to do

Bryant Park’s Bank of America Winter Village reveals its 2026 holiday shops—including new food & gift vendors

Bryant Park's Bank of America Winter Village is bringing back more than 180 holiday vendors for the 2026 season, and the newly revealed lineup includes some exciting newcomers. Among them? The iconic NYC...

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Over 25 Michael Jackson hits, including “Thriller,” light up this Tony-winning Broadway musical just in time for Halloween

Ready for a night of legendary music, iconic dance moves and pure pop spectacle? MJ the Musical brings the artistry of Michael Jackson to the Broadway stage, making it a must-see for longtime fans and any...

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