The Urbanist’s Guide to
Mexico City
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By Freda Moon
- Less grime and crime around town means more greenery and revelry.
How to Spend Your Getaway
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What to Eat -
Local food bloggers suggest quintessential dishes done two ways, cheap and spendy.
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Where to Stay -
Where the locals would check in if they weren’t locals.
Tri-State Area
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Get Artsy in the Hamptons -
An ever-expanding roster of galleries adds a contemporary edge to this historic artists’ colony.
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Shack Up in the North Fork -
The calmer half of Long Island’s East End offers an expanding roster of wineries, restaurants, and small hotels that make for an easy romantic getaway.
East
Enjoy Fall in Litchfield County-
While much of the Catskills and Vermont is still recovering from Hurricane Irene, northwestern Connecticut’s untouched trails and orchards make for an ideal seasonal getaway.
Island Hop Around Maryland’s Eastern Shore-
Navigate the marshy Chesapeake coastline to enjoy peak-season crab and oysters while exploring the area’s nautical traditions.
West
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Geek Out in Silicon Valley -
Visit the headquarters of tech titans, explore the history of computing, and enjoy natural beauty in California’s dot-com nexus.
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See the Urban Side of San Diego -
Skip the beach and fish taco stands for galleries in the barrio, “gastrocantinas,” and dive-crawling in Tijuana.
South
Taste the Gulf in New Orleans-
Nearly a year after the BP disaster ended, restaurants new and old have re-embraced the region’s seafood with delicious results.
See the Kid-Friendly Side of South Beach-
Believe it or not, Miami isn’t just about trendy clubs and pools lined with perfect bodies—there’s plenty of fun for families, too.
Midwest
Explore the Newer Side of Milwaukee-
Wisconsin’s largest city is shrugging off its Rust Belt reputation by transforming old warehouses and historic buildings into boutique hotels, craft breweries, indie concert halls, and urban farms.
Tap Into the Microbrew Craze in St. Louis-
This old brewing city is in the midst of a beer-making renaissance, with a slew of new microbreweries adding diversity to the drinking scene.
International
See What’s New in Puerto Vallarta-
A newly remodeled waterfront esplanade, contemporary art galleries, and a spate of new hotels and restaurants have revitalized this Mexican beach city.
Eat Locally in Tulum
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Enjoy authentic cuisine an hour south of splashy Cancun, where restaurants, markets, and cooking classes offer the best of Yucatán cooking.
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The Travel Planner
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Spotlight: 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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