If you are looking to plan the perfect holiday trip to New York City, then this ultimate guide is for you! The holiday season is a magical time to visit and explore New York City and as someone who has called NYC home for 20+ years, I put together this guide to share some of my favorite spots and recommendations for the best things to do, see and eat to help you plan the perfect trip this Christmas and Holiday season! This guide is both a list form and an interactive map which showcases: *Holiday Markets / Shops *FREE Holiday Light Shows / Holiday Decorations *Holiday & Christmas Trees *Decorated Hotels *Holiday Decorated Stores/Windows *Ice Skating Rinks *Holiday Experiences *Decorated Bars/Restaurants *Holiday Snacks *Decorated Neighborhoods/Homes Also in this comprehensive guide, you will find all the key dates you need to know from when everything starts, tree lighting ceremonies, and more. **Please note, some displays have not yet announced their 2024 debuts, so these will be added once they are officially announced! You can also find me on Instagram & TikTok at @adventuressashley for more travel inspiration and tips!

If you are looking to plan the perfect fall foliage roadtrip adventure to New York's Finger Lakes region, then this ultimate guide is for you! I LOVE Fall and as someone who loves a good roadtrip, I put together this guide to share some of my favorite Finger Lakes spots and recommendations for the best things to do, see and eat to help you plan the perfect Autumn trip! This guide is in both a list form and interactive map, and showcases: *Towns to visit *The BEST waterfalls and scenic spots to explore *Fun things to do *Local Cideries / Wineries *Fall snack spots / local farms *Coffee shops, quick bites, and sweet treats *Restaurants and bars *Finger Lakes Region Visitor/Welcome Centers If your fall foliage roadtrip is also taking you to other parts of New York, New York City, Vermont and/or New Hampshire, make sure to check out my other guides and itineraries for those areas. You can also find me on Instagram & TikTok at @adventuressashley for Fall / Autumn trip inspiration and tips!

If you are looking to plan the perfect fall foliage roadtrip adventure to Vermont, then this ultimate guide is for you! I LOVE Fall and as someone who loves a good roadtrip, I put together this guide to share some of my favorite Vermont spots and recommendations for the best things to do, see and eat to help you plan the perfect Autumn trip! This guide is in both a list form and interactive map, and showcases: *Local farms to visit *The BEST places to find cider donuts and fall snacks *Covered bridges *Waterfalls, lakes, and scenic spots to explore *The BEST towns to visit *Picturesque churches *Local shops for all things Vermont *Great coffee shops and quick bites *Restaurants and bars *Vermont Visitor Centers If your fall foliage roadtrip is also taking you to New York State, New York City, and/or New Hampshire, make sure to check out my other guides and itineraries for those areas. You can also find me on Instagram & TikTok at @adventuressashley for Fall / Autumn trip inspiration and tips!

If you are looking to plan a trip to New York City during Cherry Blossom season, then this ultimate guide is for you! I LOVE Cherry Blossom season, and as someone who lives in New York City, I put together this guide to share some of my favorite spots and recommendations for the best places to see the best blooms around Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and nearby in New Jersey. Fun Fact: There are actually many types of Cherry Blossom Trees in New York City that bloom starting from early March through May. This guide is in both a list form and interactive map, and showcases where to find: *Okame Cherry Blossoms (first blooms of the season) *Yoshino Cherry Blossoms *Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms *Weeping Higan Cherry Blossoms **BONUS: Saucer & Star Magnolias around the city (these bloom during Cherry Blossom season and not to be missed! If are planning to visit Washington DC during Cherry Blossom season, make sure to check out my 'Ultimate Washington DC Cherry Blossom Guide' to find the best blooms in DC and when to see them. You can also find me on Instagram & TikTok at @adventuressashley for Spring bloom inspiration and tips!

If you are looking to plan a trip to Washington DC during Cherry Blossom season, then this ultimate guide is for you! I LOVE Cherry Blossom season, and as someone who visits Washington DC each year multiple times during Cherry Blossom season, I put together this guide to share some of my favorite spots and recommendations for the best places to see the best blooms around town and nearby in Virginia and Maryland. Fun Fact: There are actually many types of Cherry Blossom Trees in Washington DC that bloom starting late February into April. This guide is in both a list form and interactive map, and showcases where to find: *Okame Cherry Blossoms (first blooms of the season) *Yoshino Cherry Blossoms (around Tidal Basin) *Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms *Other Cherry Blossoms Varieties (like Weeping Higan) *Getting Around DC *Where to Stay **BONUS: Saucer & Star Magnolias around town (these bloom during Cherry Blossom season and not to be missed! If are planning to visit New York City during Cherry Blossom season, make sure to check out my 'Ultimate New York City Cherry Blossom Guide' to find the best blooms in NYC and when to see them. You can also find me on Instagram & TikTok at @adventuressashley for Spring bloom inspiration and tips!

The Dyker Heights Christmas Lights is truly a must visit New York City experience! This Brooklyn neighborhood is famously known for its grand displays of private homes festively decorated with holidays lights every year. This local tradition has been going on for decades, and a great way to get in the holiday spirit! This guide gives you all the information you need to know on how to get here, when is the best time to visit, the best photo ops, and a full self-guided walking tour with the best route to make sure you don't miss any of these iconic homes. Want to find more holiday spots for the perfect New York City trip this Christmas and holiday season? Then check out my page to find my "Ultimate NYC Holiday Guide" with 100+ of the best things to do, see and eat around New York City!! You can also find me on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube at @adventuressashley for more travel inspiration and tips!

Fall is truly a magical time to explore Vermont! There are so many beautiful towns and local spots to explore, with Woodstock being one of them! This itinerary is packed full of a few of my favorite local spots but very doable for a full day. Make sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the itinerary for a list of some of the best local hotels and inn to stay for your trip. Wanted to find more great spots for the perfect fall roadtrip exploring Vermont? Then check out my page to find my "Ultimate Fall Foliage Vermont Roadtrip Adventure Guide."

Fall is truly a magical time to explore New York's Finger Lakes region, and Ithaca is especially magical with so many gorgeous waterfalls and lake views to soak up! Make sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the itinerary for a list of some of the best local hotels and inn to stay for your trip. Wanted to find more great spots for the perfect fall roadtrip exploring The Finger Lakes? Then check out my page to find my "Ultimate Fall Foliage Finger Lakes Roadtrip Adventure Guide."