Rhinebeck is a perfect base for your Hudson Valley visit.

The village is small enough to walk in twenty minutes. But Route 9 runs right through it, so the FDR sites, the Vanderbilt Mansion, and Kingston are all a short drive away.

We toured Eleanor Roosevelt's home at Val-Kill on a quiet July morning, from the ranger led cottage tour to the pool where FDR once swam with a king.

Here's what to know before you go, plus how to pair it with the FDR Library nearby.

We finally visited the Frick Collection after its big renovation, and the timing was perfect.

Here is everything we learned, from tickets and hours to the brand-new second floor and that surprising age rule.

Plus our honest take on whether it is worth your time.

Debbie and I are huge Springsteen fans, so we had a feeling we would enjoy the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. We just had no idea how much.

Here is everything you need to know before you visit.

Top of the Rock is the deck most people will tell you to visit first, and after finally making it up there ourselves, we understand why.

Here is everything we learned about tickets, timing, and the open-air view you cannot get anywhere else in the city.

Greenwich Avenue in the West Village is home to one of New York City's most unexpected neighborhoods: a cluster of British restaurants, shops, and a grocery store locals call Little Britain.

This is our honest guide to all four spots.

The USS Intrepid is one of New York City's most unique attractions.

An actual aircraft carrier, a Space Shuttle, the only British Airways Concorde in the Northeast, and a Cold War nuclear submarine, all in one place on the Hudson River.

Here's everything you need to know before you visit.

We spent a beautiful afternoon at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and came away with a lot of tips.

Here's everything you need to know before you go, from tickets and hours to the best gardens to visit.

The New York Transit Museum is one of the few attractions where you can truly take a deep dive into the city’s history. You walk down the steps of what appears to be a modern subway station, but you’re actually stepping back in time.

The museum is a "living" archive housed inside the decommissioned 1936 Court Street station in Brooklyn. With admission at just $10 and an investment of about two hours, you’ll leave feeling like a "lifelong New Yorker."

One World Observatory is the observation deck located at the top of the World Trade Center in New York City. 

It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and a symbol of resilience in the New York skyline. 

The observatory offers 360-degree panoramic views of New York City, and visitors can see up to 45 miles on a clear day. 

If you are looking to get away from the hustle of New York City without ever leaving the city, then a quick subway trip to the Met Cloisters is the place to go. 

The building incorporates real medieval architectural elements imported from Europe and showcases tapestries, sculpture,  stained glass, metalwork, and medieval gardens.

The Tenement Museum is one of our favorite New York City museums.

Housed in several old tenement buildings of New York City’s Lower East Side neighborhood, the Tenement Museum brings to life the real lives of New York’s immigrant communities, spanning a timeframe from about the 1860s through the mid-1900s. A unique and immersive history experience.

New York City is home to many famous museums.

The Morgan Library, located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, might be a bit lesser known, but it is well worth a visit as it is somewhat unique and a pretty easy visit with its central location and interesting collection. 

In New York City, with over 700 hotels, it’s very difficult to stand out. But The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel, located in lower Manhattan, is a notable hotel. 

The hotel building dates back to 1881 and features a nine-story atrium and two top-tier restaurants. 

Greenwich Village is one of New York City’s most famous and unique areas.

It has countless restaurants and bars and also quiet leafy side streets that will make you forget you are in New York City. 

Governors Island is a unique destination right in the middle of New York Harbor. It offers biking, a spa, many food options, and overnight accommodations.

The Hudson Valley region of New York State has so much to offer - interesting historical sites, beautiful scenery, nature activities, and a growing restaurant scene.

It is also famous as a wine-producing and cider-producing region, has excellent antique shopping and serves up a wide variety of artistic and cultural experiences. All within an hour or so drive from NYC.

New Paltz is a college town, a Huguenot settlement from the 1700s, and the gateway to the Gunks.

Here is what to see, what it costs, and how to get there from NYC.

Kingston is both a hip and historic destination. Quaint yet vibrant, the town encapsulates everything we like about the Hudson Valley area - a thriving arts scene, great dining, beautiful surrounding nature, and an affection for its own maritime past.

There is so much to see at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt Historic Site, including Springwood, FDR’s home throughout his life, as well as the FDR Presidential Library and Museum, and his burial site.

Set in scenic Hyde Park in the Hudson Valley, the 1,000 acre estate is also a beautiful park with gardens and walking trails, and it’s only an easy one-hour drive from NYC.