From canine surf competitions in California to dog-sledding in the Canadian wilderness, these are a few dog-lover's dream trips

From parties and parades to polar-bear plunges.

More than 60 million people visit New York City every year, and a huge percentage of them only hit the big sites—Times Square, the Empire State Building, etc. I get it: They’re iconic. But as someone who has lived in this city for more than 30 years, I’m here to tell you that you’re missing out if you don’t mix in some off-the-beaten path locations. Luckily, five days gives you plenty of time to do just that.