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A Festive Etsy Holiday Pop-Up Will Bring One-Of-A-Kind Finds To NYC For One Weekend Only

Holiday gift shopping can certainly be overwhelming, but thankfully NYC has a pretty extensive list of curated holiday markets that truly make the experience much easier. And with the holiday season just around the corner many of us are looking forward to all the city’s markets reopening, and not only do we have the brand new Herald Square Holiday Market making its debut this holiday season, Etsy is also getting in on the holiday cheer!

This holiday season Etsy will bring the magic of gifting to life in New York City with the Etsy Holiday Pop-Up, heading to NYC’s vibrant West Village for one weekend only!

Opening its doors late this October, the Etsy Holiday Pop-Up is more than just a store, it’s an immersive IRL shopping experience giving visitors a unique opportunity to discover the best of Etsy and connect with the talented sellers behind each item–and since we love supporting small businesses we couldn’t be more excited. Some featured sellers include:

  • JillMakes
  • Lu & Co’s Chainstitch Embroidery
  • Jenn Kitagawa Art
Holiday market
Unsplash / Hayden Scott

The event will offer shoppers the chance to shop original gifts, get a first look at the latest holiday trends, and get their hands on exclusive giveaways. Even more, interactive gifting installations, such as a DIY charm bar, custom on-site monogramming, and live portrait drawings, will make getting your hands on a one-of-a-kind gift easier than ever!

And if you need some gifting inspo you’ll even have the chance to browse holiday gift guides from celebrities like Etsy’s honorary Chief Gifting Officer, Drew Barrymore, and tennis star Naomi Osaka.

Plus since we all know shopping can work up quite the appetite, shoppers can enjoy treats from iconic NYC spots including ice cream from Salt & Straw and donuts from viral vegan donut store Cloudy Donut Co!

Get a sneak peek of the original gifts and sellers featured at the NYC pop-up online.

📍 576 Hudson Street

🗓 Friday, October 25 – Sunday, October 27

⏰ Friday: 4 – 8 pm, Saturday & Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm

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NY Was Named The Best State For A Stunning Fall Road Trip

From a zipline excursion to a mountain coaster in the Catskills and of course a scenic train ride, there’s plenty of opportunity for autumn leaf peeping, but nothing quite beats embarking on a good ‘ol roadtrip, and according to this new study New York is the best state for a fall road trip!

That’s according to a study done by Coworking Cafe, who looked at all 50 states and rated each on three categories: Entertainment (35% of the total index), Outdoors (35% of the total index), and Accessibility (30% of the total index). Based on numerous metrics from the number of fall festivals and apple orchards to the number of hiking trails and the quality of roads, each state was awarded a score out of 100.

As for New York, we scored a total of 62.01, awarding us the title of the best state for a fall road trip due to all of the great entertainment and outdoor activities available. The study writes:

Cloaked in crimson and gold this time of year, New York is the crown jewel of fall road trips…a hike through the Adirondack Mountains will reveal storybook sceneries, especially during the 31 days when the vibrant fall foliage is at its peak. Otherwise, when the autumn rain calls for cozy, indoor activities, Broadway offers great plays — such as “Wicked,” which is perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit. Or, for fans of classic spooky tales, the Headless Horseman legend awaits the brave in Sleepy Hollow.

Car surrounded by colorful trees on a fall road trip
Unsplash / Drew Dau

New York’s best rankings across the metrics are as follows:

  • Number of apple orchards: 282 (#1)
  • Number of corn mazes: 64 (#1)
  • Number of hayrides: 100 (#1)
  • Number of national parks: 24 (#1)
  • Number of scenic drives: 115 (#2)
  • Number of fall festivals: 54 (#3)
  • Number of days of peak fall foliage: 31 (#3)
  • Number of state parks: 180 (#3)
  • Restaurant establishments density: 950 per 100K residents (#4)
  • Number of places with free Wi-Fi: 912 (#4)
  • Number of wineries: 437 (#5)
  • Coworking space density: 2.48 spaces per 100K residents (#5)
New York rankings, NY voted the best state for fall road trips
Source / Coworking Cafe

The top ten best states for a fall road trip are as follows:

1. New York

2. Virgina

3. California

4. North Carolina

5. Michigan

6. Pennsylvania

7. Ohio

8. Massachusetts

9. Indiana

10. Maryland

With the fall weather finally settling down around us there’s no better time than now to embark on a northeast fall road trip! For the perfect fall getaway to experience the natural beauty and charm of the season, we suggest heading to one of NY’s historic towns or small towns! Read the full study here and be sure to check out our ultimate NYC fall bucket list for more fall fun!

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Did you know there’s a sheep and wool festival in upstate New York?

Did you know there’s a sheep and wool festival in upstate New York?

There’s just something about ovines that gets us all giddy with excitement.

The animals remind us that there is a whole world outside the confines of our urban reality that’s readily accessible to us all. 

Whether it’s the fact that they remind us that there is a whole world outside of our beloved urban city or simply their cuteness, we love all things sheep—which is why we impatiently wait for the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival to roll around annually. This year, the 44th installment of the fun event is taking place on October 19 and 20 in Rhinebeck, New York, about two hours by car from Manhattan.

You can snag tickets online right here or buy them at the door. Keep in mind that children under 12 can get in for free, so try to bring the little ones with you!

The schedule of events features a vast variety of programs. You can read through them all right here, but we’d be remiss not to call out some of the most eclectic ones, including a competition involving leaping llamas (yes, they jump!) and another one focusing on colored Angora goat, a specific breed that produces mohair.

Also expect dog demos, sheep shearing demonstrations, livestock display (the llama parade is a sight for sore eyes) and a bunch of different shepherd talks where breeders chat about their experiences with specific types of ovines.

“This is where future sheep owners go to learn which type of sheep would suit their farm dreams best,” explains an official description.

There will also be a ton of opportunities to shop for different products like wearable art, yarns, rugs, spinning wheels and much more.

All that sheep-related excitement will likely induce hunger pangs, at which point you should head to the food booths that will set up shop on site to sell sandwiches, burrito bowls, crab cakes, pizza, burgers and a whole lot of fair fare (see what we did there?). May we suggest indulging in an apple cider donut while catching llamas leap into the air? 

* This article was originally published here