The Travelers’ Field Guide toNew York
Discover New York’s Hidden Gems and Unique Attractions
New York is far more than its skyline. North of the city you’ll find winding river towns, rolling farmland, and mountains that feel wild and endless. The state stretches from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, with waterfalls, forests, and villages tucked into every corner. Whether you’re drawn to small-town main streets, quirky roadside stops, historic sites, or quiet trails, New York offers a mix of energy and escape that’s all its own.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2025
Places to Stay In New York
Stays in New York shift as much as its landscapes. In the city, you’ll find historic hotels, boutique spaces, and rowhouse B&Bs tucked into neighborhoods. Upstate brings cabins by quiet lakes, campgrounds in the mountains, and lodges where the pace slows down. Along the rivers and Great Lakes, waterfront inns and cottages open right to the water, while small towns across the state welcome travelers with family-run guesthouses and motels glowing with neon. Wherever you stop, your overnight is a reflection of the region around you.
Cabins & Campgrounds
Rustic cabins in the Adirondacks, wooded campsites in state parks, and lakeside clearings perfect for unplugging.
Motels & Motor Courts
Roadside icons with neon signs and drive-up rooms, scattered along highways and village edges.
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Driftwood Motel – Montauk, NY
A laid-back oceanfront motel where Montauk’s quieter side still holds. Come for the views, stay for the slow evenings by the fire and the feeling that nothing needs to be rushed.
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The Roxbury Motel – Roxbury, NY
A boldly imaginative Catskills motel where the exterior alone sets the tone for a stay that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Bed & Breakfasts
Family-run homes and converted farmhouses offering warm welcomes and hearty breakfasts.
Unique Stays
Converted mills, city lofts, lighthouses, and mountain chalets—overnights that turn into part of the story.
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The Roxbury Motel – Roxbury, NY
A boldly imaginative Catskills motel where the exterior alone sets the tone for a stay that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Lodges & Farmstays
Retreats in open country or tucked in the mountains, with porches, fields, and fresh air built in.
Inns & Historic Stays
Brick townhouses, colonial inns, and landmark hotels that carry the state’s layered history.