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Lauren Matison
Articles by Lauren
Travel
By Lauren Matison

The Most Beautiful Places in Upstate New York

Get outta town and explore them all.

By Lauren Matison

Black History Month
By Lauren Matison

7 Black-Owned Culinary Destinations in Upstate New York

Put these on your must-eat-and-repeat list.

By Lauren Matison

Travel
By Lauren Matison

The Best Fall Weekend Getaways Within 5 Hours of NYC

It’s been too long since you left town.

By Lauren Matison

Travel
By Lauren Matison

7 Secret Hiking Trails to Explore Just Outside NYC

Social distance and keep your mask handy on these hikes and trails.

By Lauren Matison

Lifestyle
By Lauren Matison

The Hamptons Bucket List: 28 Things You Must Do Out East

There’s far more to the Hamptons than just drinking rosé while lying on a giant swan-shaped pool float (though you’re absolutely welcome to do that if you so please).

By Lauren Matison

Lifestyle
By Lauren Matison

The Best Metro-North Accessible Hikes in New York

Winter is on its way, which means there's just a little time left to get outside and enjoy the last vestiges of foliage, fresh air, flannels, and some rugged outdoor adventure before the cold properly hits.

By Lauren Matison

Lifestyle
By Lauren Matison

How to Escape NYC Without Ever Leaving Manhattan

Though it may feel big at times, the island of Manhattan is still the smallest NYC borough in terms of land -- something that’s easy to remember when faced with haunting visions of holiday madness and the crowds that come with it.

By Lauren Matison

Lifestyle
By Lauren Matison

The Most Beautiful New York Day Trips for Architecture and Design Lovers

When the magic of living in the giant interactive art exhibit that is New York City gets so overwhelming you can’t shrug it off with coffee or punk rope, you know it’s time for a change of scenery.

By Lauren Matison

Lifestyle
By Lauren Matison

The Best Things to Do in Upstate New York This Fall (That Aren't Staring at Leaves)

Despite all the activity guides that try to tell you leaf peeping is the ONE thing you must do in fall, upstate New York has much more to offer than just staring at nature dying beautifully.

By Lauren Matison

Floor Plan
By Lauren Matison

You Won't Miss the City if You Move to These NYC Suburbs

We fully acknowledge that no place on earth can ever truly make you forget New York City.

By Lauren Matison

Travel
By Lauren Matison

Overlooked Towns Outside NYC You Need to Visit

It’s no secret that a perfect antidote to a long workweek is a small town with a lot of charm, a great food & drink scene, and some oddball claims to fame.

By Lauren Matison

Travel
By Lauren Matison

The Most Romantic Weekend Getaways From NYC

There’s no reason you should have to wait for a special occasion to plan a romantic getaway -- especially when your AC-less apartment is quickly driving you and your boo to an early breakup.

By Lauren Matison

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