The Urbanist’s Amsterdam
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By Elisabeth Garber-Paul
- Modern art, squatter nightclubs, and duck bitterballen.
Plan Your Visit
What to Do-
A trio of night-crawling Amsterdammers on where to go after dark. Plus: an abridged tour of the booming alternative art scene, and more.
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Where to Eat -
Beyond the brown cafés and touristy pancake houses, a burgeoning local food scene.
Tri-State Area
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Skip the Horse Races in Saratoga Springs -
The city celebrates the 150th anniversary of its famous racetrack this summer, but its cultural and culinary offerings are best enjoyed before the crowds descend.
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Mellow Out in Montauk -
While the South Fork’s most remote beach town has spawned a growing nightlife scene in recent years, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy its natural beauty and quieter pleasures.
East
Go Artisanal in Bristol, Rhode Island -
Half an hour from Providence, this historic peninsula town pays tribute to its agrarian past with farm activities, butchering classes, and a sophisticated restaurant scene.
Enjoy the Off-season in Martha’s Vineyard-
Take advantage of fall's smaller crowds and lower prices to fully appreciate the island’s small-town charms and natural beauty.
West
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See Urban Reinvention in Denver -
Artisan eateries, revamped warehouse districts, and mixed-use studio spaces are bringing new life to the city’s formerly industrial spaces.
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Explore City and Country in Missoula -
Head to Big Sky country in western Montana for rugged adventures without giving up the creature comforts of urban life.
South
Go Gallery-Hopping in Sarasota -
Cutting-edge art spaces, public installations, and even a neo-burlesque troupe have added contemporary flair to this Gulf Coast city of white-sand beaches and old-school cultural institutions.
Slurp Oysters on Virginia’s Eastern Shore-
A wave of sustainable oyster farms have transformed the region, bringing new opportunities to taste the area's increasingly popular bivalves straight from the source.
Midwest
Hit the Peninsulas in Traverse City -
With farms, vineyards, and foraging chefs, this bucolic retreat in northern Michigan is a rising destination for food lovers.
Go Beyond Football in Madison-
Best known as a college town, Wisconsin’s progressive capital city is also home to notable architecture and art, as well as an emerging culinary scene.
International
Escape the Crowds in French St. Martin -
Forget traffic jams and overcrowded northeastern beaches—you’ll find empty stretches of sand and discounted summer rates on this spectacular Caribbean island.
Go Wild in Wales -
The U.K.’s most underrated country is home to a cosmopolitan capital, stunning national parks, rugged coasts, and a burgeoning adventure-sports scene.
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NORTHEAST U.S.
Hudson Valley
Beacon is host to a slew of new independent galleries, art cafés, and design stores.
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Camden, Maine
Skip lobster in favor of the town’s vineyards, farm markets, and cooking schools.
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Boston Harbor
The revitalized waterfront is packed with luxury hotels and great restaurants.
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Montauk
A crush of newly renovated hotels, boutiques, and off-the-beaten-path seafood spots are revitalizing the classic beach town.
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