Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh does not lack for beautiful, muscular buildings and the main branch of the Central Library is no exception to this rule. The main branch of the…
Must-see attractions in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Housed in the oldest still-standing structure in town, the Moravian Museum has exhibits on Bethlehem's history and the folkways of local Moravian…
David Library of the American Revolution
Pennsylvania
Admittedly a niche destination, this library contains one of the finest collections of primary documents from the American Revolutionary War period …
SoHo & Chinatown
This small but worthy stop encourages kids aged 10 months to 15 years to view, make and share art. Rotating exhibitions aside, the center offers a vast…
Philadelphia
Legend has it that this is where America's first flag was made, although most historians doubt it – and it's pretty certain that the actual house Ross…
Long Island
Wine isn't the only thing flowing in the North Fork – this farm-to-pint brewery grows its own hops (used in 90% of its brews) on its 43-acre property,…
New York
Derby Hill, one of the premier hawk watching sites in the eastern US, sees an average of 40,000 of these birds of prey, who use the thermals around the…
Pennsylvania
This relatively small state park (just under 550 acres) nonetheless encompasses a gorgeous, well, gorge, a forested hollow formed by the flow of the…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Curator Barbara Gladstone has learned a thing or two after three decades in the Manhattan art world. Expect talked-about, well-critiqued exhibitions from…
SoHo & Chinatown
The former home and studio of the late American artist Donald Judd offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and artistic practices of the minimalist…
Philadelphia
Rare are the public artworks dedicated to Native Americans in US cities. This majestic 20ft sculpture by Raymond Sandoval commemorates the chief of the…
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Hudson Valley
Take a tour around this beaux-arts mansion, the home of Ogden Mills and his wife Ruth. The Mills family made its fortune by investing in banks, railroads…
New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Turn right down a dirt road after the Walpack Center cemetery, then navigate a steep wooden stairway to the top of the spectacular Buttermilk Falls, one…
Philadelphia
This free outdoor exhibition is constructed on the former location of the presidential offices of George Washington and John Adams. Displays focus on the…
Philadelphia
Pick up leaflets, maps and an admissions passport (individual/family $25/45) covering 16 of Germantown's historic attractions at this information center…
Pennsylvania
This park has full views of the Pine Creek Gorge, aka the Grand Canyon of PA, with trails that descend 800ft down to the creek below. A visitor center has…
New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Despite the name, this is really more of a glacial lake than a pond, located 1000 feet above sea level and only accessible by hike – we prefer the…
Hudson Valley
The elegant backdrop for the summer season Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Boscobel dates from 1808 and is considered to be one of the finest examples…
Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation
Philadelphia
While her husband was tending his art collection Laura Leggett Barnes concentrated on their home's garden, founding a horticultural school here in 1940…
Philadelphia
As well as the several art galleries and artist studios that occupy this former plumbing supplies warehouse, you'll find the Icebox Project Space …
Rockwell Museum of Western Art
Finger Lakes
Based in Corning's attractive old city hall (built in 1893) the Rockwell's wide-ranging collection covers classic Americana and cowboy scenes, as well as…
Philadelphia
Famous for its facade covered with the mosaics of Isaiah Zagar, this alternative arts space was founded in 1969 by a group of visual artists and developed…
Upper West Side & Central Park
In Central Park, between 73rd and 78th Sts, the leafy 38-acre Ramble is a wooded thicket that’s popular with bird-watchers. It's easy to lose your way in…
Long Island
Perhaps a poorer sister to the famous Montauk lighthouse, Horton Point was also commissioned by President Washington, but finally built 60 years later by…
Center for PostNatural History
Pittsburgh
'Postnatural history,' according to the artist-founder of this quirky museum, is the field of plants and animals designed by humankind. Learn all about…
Martin Luther King Mural & Monument
Philadelphia
At the intersection of three roads, this memorial – consisting of a giant mural by Cliff Eubanks, a bronze bust of MLK by artist Rebecca Rose, and a…
Finger Lakes
The verdant spaces in and around campus includes a 100-acre arboretum, a botanical garden and numerous trails. Stop at the Nevin Welcome Center for maps…
Philadelphia
This stone 1768 house, which sports scars from the Battle of Germantown, was built by the Johnsons, a Quaker family who were supporters of abolishing…
Philadelphia
Erected as a calling card for the skillful work of the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1774, this is where the First Continental Congress met.
Simeone Automotive Foundation Museum
Philadelphia
The best time to visit this museum that pays homage to historic racing sports cars is when they take some of their 65-plus motors out for a spin on their…
Finger Lakes
As well as a decent range of whites and a smattering of reds, this winery, 15 miles south of Seneca Falls, also makes blackberry wines and hard ciders.
Albany Institute of History & Art
The Adirondacks
If for nothing else, it's worth dropping by one of the oldest museums in the US (founded in 1791) to see its two Egyptian mummies, one of which is…
Pennsylvania
Almost 6000 acres of craggy Central Pennsylvania highlands form the foundation of this state park, which encompasses the Bald Eagle Valley and (you…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Geographically, White Columns is part of the Meatpacking District, but aesthetically speaking, it's in Chelsea. The sedate, multiroom space hosts a wide…
New York City
Making stunning use of a red-brick warehouse with wood-beamed ceilings, Pioneer Works hosts progressive, avant-garde temporary art exhibitions from…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Founded in 1991, this gallery exhibits the work of American and European artists making use of many different media, from painting to printmaking to…
Philadelphia
Taking its nickname from Robert Indiana's LOVE sculpture, this public space was revamped in 2018 during which the iconic sculpture, a city landmark, also…
Bolt of Lightning... A Memorial to Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Isamu Noguchi first conceived the idea of this stainless-steel sculpture, which references Franklin's famous experiment of flying a kite in an electrical…
A Quest for Parity: The Octavius V Catto Memorial
Philadelphia
Unveiled in 2017 on the south side of City Hall, amazingly this is the first monument in the city dedicated to an individual African American. A…
Pennsylvania
Sinnemahoning is one of the best wildlife-viewing parks in the state, although we stress your chances of seeing some iconic megafauna (like a black bear)…
