Lauren Matison

From a secret sculpture-dappled nature preserve to the best cocktail spots, these are the things you absolutely must do in the Hamptons. more

Getting away from the city is essential. That's why we've broken down 12 perfect weekend getaways from NYC, all accessible within five hours by public transport or car. more

This foolproof guide to the best skiing resorts near NYC will help you make the most of winter -- no car required. more

The following rail-to-trail routes are easily accessible just by hopping on Metro-North; from the nation’s first Natural History… more

There are plenty of places within the constraints of Manhattan that give you a totally outside-the-city experience. more

Instead of getting lost in other people’s Instagram feeds, discover where to go on… more

From an adult camp in the Adirondacks to a new open-air restaurant from a James… more

Whether you want a backyard that looks like Central Park or an affordable beach town free of tourists, each of these NYC suburbs… more

These 10 tiny towns near NYC have somehow escaped detection, which means you get to enjoy a weekend free of crowds and high costs. more

From a bike retreat at a Red Hook barn to a safari-inspired glamping resort in Ithaca to a liveaboard sailboat in Sag Harbor,… more