Day trips and getaways in and around New York

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The world’s largest naturally frozen ice skating rink is under 2 hours from NYC; a free 4.8-mile glide down a canal with snack stands along the way

From Rockefeller Center to Wollman Rink, NYC is no stranger to iconic ice skating destinations. But just a short flight away, there's a frozen wonder that's on an entirely different scale: the world's l...

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The ‘Polar Express’ train ride in Upstate NY starts tomorrow, just 2 hours from NYC, with golden tickets, dancing chefs & a visit from Santa

All aboard! Starting tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 13, the Catskill Mountain Railroad is bringing the classic children's book to life with its annual Polar Express train ride in Kingston, just two hours nort...

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Skipping the New York State Thruway rest stops this Thanksgiving is easy; a quiet Shell station in Monsey just ranked as the state’s best with a 4.6-star rating

New Yorkers are officially gearing up for one of the absolute busiest travel seasons of the year. Thanksgiving road trips are right around the corner, which means preparing for heavy traffic, packed h...

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A scenic ferry ride straight to a fairytale ‘Gingerbread Village’ is back: This whimsical seasonal ride whisks New Yorkers to a storybook seaside haven

Sometimes, the best escapes from New York City don’t require a plane ticket or hours stuck in bumper-to-bumper I-95 traffic. Tucked away off the coast of Massachusetts is a storybook destination that f...

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This scenic 2-hour train ride takes you from NYC straight to Connecticut’s ‘Little Poland:’ famous for its gothic architecture, authentic bakeries, and old-world winter vibes

Looking for an easy winter getaway from NYC without the hassle of a long drive...or the fact that you don't have a license or car to begin with? A scenic train ride is making it easy to trade the concrete...

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This 42-acre colonial-style village 1.5 hours from NYC transforms into a magical winter wonderland this November; 1 million twinkling lights, 65 specialty shops, a gingerbread display, & more

If you're looking to escape the gridlock of NYC holiday shopping, there's a 42-acre colonial-style village in Pennsylvania that feels like stepping into a Hallmark movie. Each holiday season, 42 acres...

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HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’ is transforming its actual New York filming location into a spectacular floral exhibition that visitors can explore at the historic Lyndhurst Mansion

HBO’s Emmy-nominated series 'The Gilded Age' is coming to life this holiday season at Lyndhurst Mansion in New York’s Hudson Valley. From December 4 to 13, 2026, the historic estate will host Fleurs d...

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17 best things to do for a memorable Thanksgiving in NYC this year

Thanksgiving is arriving in New York City on November 26. We celebrate a season of gratitude, community, and incredible food. We rounded up the best dining specials, holiday markets, all kinds of...

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In 1920, Stormville Airport served as a private airstrip; 106 years later, 500 vendors gather on the tarmac for its final outdoor vintage market before closing for winter

Autumn surely doesn't end when Halloween comes to a close! So while you're reovering from what we hope was a spectacularly spooky night, we have some plans for the rest of our favorite state's most colorf...

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In 1791, Albany founded what became New York’s oldest museum; 235 years later, its 3,000-year-old mummy turned out to be hiding a surprise

George Washington was in his first term as president when a group of curious minds in Albany started what would become New York's oldest museum. That was 1791. Some 235 years later, the Albany Institu...

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