Philadelphia
A 2018 revamp has seen the 1919 Municipal Pier 9 building, unoccupied since the 1980s, reopen as a mixed-use public space with pop-up market, gardens,…
Must-see attractions in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
While there is good hiking in Big Pocono, the main attraction at this 1306-acre park is the drivable summit of Camelback Mountain, which affords views…
Philadelphia
One of five original squares planned by city founder William Penn in the late 17th century, and the most prestigious, this square was named after David…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This neoclassical fountain is one of New York’s largest. It’s capped by the Angel of the Waters, who is supported by four cherubim. The fountain, created…
Catskills
A reconstructed log fort (not a military outpost) from the 1750s when English settlers and Lenape Indians coexisted in what was then wilderness territory…
Hudson Valley
The rich history of the Hudson River's activity is preserved at this museum located in a former warehouse on the waterfront in Kingston. In addition to…
Pennsylvania
The austere chateau-style home of Gifford Pinchot, founder of the US Forest Service, is open for tours. You can see an extensive library full of leather…
Pennsylvania
Families with kids should head to the Crayola Experience, an interactive 'museum' where you can watch crayons and markers get made, plus enjoy hands-on…
Long Island
A half-mile of sun-kissed sands with numerous picnic tables, lifeguards on duty and at least two hotels with restaurant and bar services. It's known as…
Long Island
Robert Moses State Park, one small part of Fire Island accessible by car, lies at the westernmost end and features wide, soft-sand beaches with mellower…
Comcast Innovation & Technology Center
Philadelphia
This $1.5-billion, 60-story, 1121ft tower designed by Lord Norman Foster is already Philadelphia's tallest building. Though not open at the time of…
Finger Lakes
This modern winery, overlooking the northern end of Seneca Lake, focuses on dry vinifera varietals. For an extra $2 you can add chocolates to your wine…
Philadelphia
This small visual-arts gallery presents between four and six different shows a year covering a variety of media. On the first Wednesday of each month at…
Hudson Valley
A half-mile riverfront esplanade offers phenomenal views of the wide Hudson River, the triangular cable webs of the Governor Mario Cuomo Bridge spanning…
Philadelphia
Pay attention and you'll soon see that Claes Oldenburg's oversized Corten steel sculpture is substantially more stylised than a run-of-the-mill peg you…
Staircases & Mountaintops: Ascending Beyond the Dream
Philadelphia
Covering one side of the Martin Luther King Jr Recreation Center is this wonderful mural of the Civil Rights leader. The image is based on a photograph by…
The Adirondacks
This remarkable gathering of art was amassed by local newspaper heiress Charlotte Pryun Hyde. In her rambling Florentine renaissance mansion in Glens…
New Jersey
Take a self-guided tour of the most decorated battleship in the US. Nicknamed the 'Black Dragon,' the battleship's guns were able to shoot 23 miles. On…
Pennsylvania
This outdoor facility, which includes the HO Smith Botanic Gardens, is probably the most peaceful spot for a breath of fresh air in greater State College…
Philadelphia
This creative arts project operates out of the old bank building on the small triangle of land at the intersection of Lancaster Ave, Powelton Ave and 38th…
Pennsylvania
This eye-catching building houses 11 galleries and a contemporary sculpture garden, making for a fun, free diversionary day trip into the arts. The main…
The Adirondacks
There are enough antique cars on display at this massive museum on the grounds of the Saratoga Spa State Park to excite even the most casual automobile…
Pennsylvania
The woods that blanket the Schuylkill Highlands constitute the largest contiguous forest between Washington, DC, and New York City. Within the 7730…
New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
An especially rugged section of the water gap where the Appalachian Trail passes through, dotted by 14 rock-basin lakes. Campsites are available. The area…
Philadelphia
All things to do with wood – from lathe-turned bowls and marquetry to nature photography and timber sculptures – are on display here. Their bright gallery…
Philadelphia
One way to get a bird's-eye view of the city, especially pretty after dark, is to ride the ear-popping elevator up to this 883ft-high observation deck on…
Pennsylvania
This small museum is packed with ethnographic artifacts from around the world (mainly Africa, the Middle East and the Americas), and is open to self…
New Jersey
Visit one of New Jersey's first cranberry bogs, and the place where the highbush blueberry was cultivated. Nature trails wind through the property.
Long Island
One of the newer kids on the North Fork wine block, yet already producing award-winning vintages. You'll be as wowed by the scenery – it's the only local…
Philadelphia
On the west side of City Hall this compact public area includes the Rothman Ice Rink in winter, which is replaced by a fountain with dancing water spouts…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Opened to the public in 2018, five-acre Domino Park has a riverside walkway with big Manhattan views and a playground styled like big metal pipes –…
Philadelphia
On the exterior of the community non-profit Lutheran Settlement House (LSH) is this lovely mosaic by Eric Okdeh and Michael Reali. It shows some of the…
Finger Lakes
Devoted to sustainable agriculture, this vineyard likes to experiment with obscure red varietals from cooler European regions, such as Teroldego and…
Philadelphia
This summer-season park is a great place to hang out by the river during the warmer months. Relax in one of the two-person hammocks, take part in free…
New Jersey
Home to over 8500 aquatic creatures from sea turtles to zebra sharks, this is one of the largest aquariums in the US. As well as myriad fish you can also…
Philadelphia
Take the 45-minute self-guided tour to see coins being made (they can churn out 50 million of them per day), and to admire the Tiffany mosaics inside this…
Long Island
Established in 1978, this is one of the oldest North Fork wineries, and still one of the more eclectic, focusing on European-style wines. The sparkling…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This Parisian-style promenade – allegedly the only straight line in Central Park – lined with rare North American elms, is flanked by statues of literati…
Pittsburgh
The largest bicycle shop in the world also happens to contain a free bicycle museum, which contains a fascinating collection of some 4000 vintage bikes…
Finger Lakes
Named after the farmer who founded the original orchards and vineyards here in 1852, this wine-making operation has been in business since 1985 and has…
