Juliet Izon

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New York

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Events

It’s official: NYC has finally reopened!

8 Actually Fun Things to Do in New York This Weekend

Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

For most of the year, New Yorkers shuffle between the subway system and taxis to get around.

From Orchard Beach to Coney Island, Where to Eat When Driving to NYC Beaches

Elsewhere

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The Summer of ‘21 is going to be like the Summer of ‘69—and this time, you’ll get to say you were there.

22 Actually Cool Things to Do in NYC This Summer

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COVID has certainly put the brakes on many family trips — but that doesn’t mean you’re forced to be stuck inside until the pandemic is over.

Kid-Friendly Day Trips Outside NYC That Are Worth the Drive

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Lifestyle

Opening a new business in NYC is never an easy task, but in 2020, the accomplishment seems almost Herculean.

A New Motorcycle Garage Is Like Soho House for Brooklyn Bikers

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

The day that many in the hospitality industry have awaited with equal parts excitement and trepidation is finally here: As of Sept. 30, indoor dining in NYC is once again allowed, albeit with many strict regulations.

How NYC Restaurants Are Preparing for the Return of Indoor Dining

Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm

Apple picking will certainly look a little bit different this year -- timed entries and reduced capacities will be the norm -- but luckily, one element that’s not affected are the apples themselves.

Where to Go Apple Picking This Fall Within 2.5 Hours of NYC

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Your international and domestic travel plans may currently be on hold, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning for a different, more local (and just as memorable) vacation.

11 Must-Visit Small Towns in Upstate New York

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Drink

If there’s a silver lining to 2020, it’s that the pandemic has made drinking at home not only more acceptable, but, well, necessary.

These 4 NYC Women Are Changing the Canned Beverage Game

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The Hudson Valley may be in the final phase of COVID-19 restrictions, but understandably, many restaurant patrons would still prefer to sit outside rather than indoors.

The 12 Best Spots for Outdoor Dining in the Hudson Valley

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Ordinarily, being laid off from your high-powered consulting job while five months pregnant is cause for immediate panic.