Travel Guide: New York

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    History or Hipsters — Williamsburg, Va., vs. Williamsburg, Brooklyn, N.Y.

    Depending on which state you’re in, Williamsburg is the land of either bearded and braided hipsters or Colonial history lovers. This Brooklyn nook has been known as a creative haven for artists, its walls lined with graffiti.

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    Tourists are Jerks and Other Confessions of a Times Square Character

    If you’ve visited Times Square, you’ve seen the costumed characters strolling through the city taking photos with tourists. You’ve probably also heard about their occasional run-ins with the law. We were curious to see what’s really going on behind those masks, so Yahoo Travel spent an afternoon chatting with the characters about life, love, and what they really wear underneath those costumes.

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    Macy's Parade and More —How to Spend Thanksgiving in New York

    Every city has its season, and for New York it’s late fall/early winter. From the time the Macy’s parade winds its way down Central Park West on Thanksgiving morning until Christmas with the tree lights up in Rockefeller Center, the city is simply beautiful. At Thanksgiving, New York is the most American of cities.

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    The Secret Spots Most Tourists Miss (But Shouldn't) in New York City

    While many tourists come to New York to see the top sights and monuments, what really gets people excited once they arrive are the secrets, the hidden gems that take a bit of researching, peering around corners, and sneaking through unmarked doors to find. New York is full of these — if you keep an eye open for hints of history and mystery. You never know what (or who) is around the corner in New York City.

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    America’s Best Izakaya Restaurants

    “Izakayas started with very humble food to go with the sake,” explains Daisuke Utagawa, co-owner of recently opened Daikaya in Washington, D.C. “Now it’s a full-fledged restaurant, but it still keeps that very down-to-earth, humble, folksy feel that welcomes all classes of people.