See what the experts are saying about Saugerties. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Visitors to New York State who venture both downstate and upstate have an array of options unequaled elsewhere in the country. Besides the urban allure, culture, and shopping of Manhattan, much of New York State is still, in many ways, waitin... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Aquavit (New York City; tel. 212/307-7311): The Scandinavian seafood dishes here will frequent your daydreams. The restaurant moved from its intimate town house setting, but the food and service are just as spectacular, if not better. Enjoy t... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, 50 Central Park South (tel. 212/308-9100): The combination of a great location across from Central Park, large well-outfitted rooms, and excellent Ritz-Carlton service is as good as it gets. Casabla... Continue reading »
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The best authentic experiences
Walking the Brooklyn Bridge: One of the great New York activities of all time. The skyline view heading toward Manhattan from Brooklyn is unparalleled. The walk takes 20 to 40 minutes, depending on your pace, and every minute on this 19th-cen... Continue reading »
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The best destinations for antique hounds
Greenport: This bustling hub out on Long Island's North Fork attracts all kinds of visitors, but antiques hunters will be especially satisfied. Here is one of the best selections of antiques reflecting the old seafaring world on the North For... Continue reading »
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The best family vacations
Shelter Island: Hardly the raging party scene that exists in the nearby Hamptons, Shelter Island makes for a quiet family retreat on the eastern end of Long Island. Hike, boat, or just relax. And since it's an island, there are very few ways... Continue reading »
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The best hikes
Mashomack Preserve, Shelter Island: With more than 2,000 pristine acres in the southeastern part of the island, this preserve, run by the Nature Conservancy, is about as remote as you can get on Long Island. There are 11 miles of easy hiking... Continue reading »
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The best historic sites
Grand Central Terminal. Despite all the steel-and-glass skyscrapers in New York, there are still many historic marvels standing, and the best is this Beaux Arts gem. This railroad station, built in 1913, was restored in the 1990s to recapture... Continue reading »
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The best outdoor pursuits
Fire Island, Long Island: This slender island protecting the mainland is replete with trees, wilderness, and one entire side of gorgeous golden-sand beach. Best of all, cars aren't allowed, meaning bikes and little red wagons are the only thi... Continue reading »
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The best places to see fall foliage
Hudson River Valley: Fall is one of the best times to visit the Hudson Valley. Temperatures are perfect and the great estates, many of them set among large old trees and gardens with gorgeous views of the Hudson, are splendid for aesthetic vi... Continue reading »
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The best towns to visit
Saratoga Springs: Although summer is the star season in Saratoga, this small city is also an excellent year-round destination. In warm months, the one-time "Queen of the Spas" sees thoroughbred racing at the famed Race Course, where the seaso... Continue reading »
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The best ways to spend time on the water
North Fork: The protected waters of Long Island Sound (to the north of the fork) and Peconic Bay (to the south) make for the perfect place to head out with a boat. Whether it's a canoe, kayak, jet ski, or powerboat, you'll cruise around on re... Continue reading »
