Day trips and getaways in and around New York

Escapes Things to do

National Geographic highlights this 82-acre Pennsylvania destination as having the darkest sky on the East Coast, making it the ultimate August road trip to catch glowing fireballs during the Perseids

New Yorkers, it is time to look up. Finding a truly dark sky near NYC usually feels like winning the lottery. If you are tired of the city's light pollution ruining your celestial views, we have the p...

Escapes Things to do

A giant 10th-anniversary harvest festival will take over Upstate NY’s Adirondack region this fall with honey workshops, pony rides, and live music — and admission is completely free

Forget pumpkin patches and hayrides for a second, because one Adirondack town is throwing an entirely different kind of harvest party this fall. The Adirondack Harvest Festival returns to Westport, NY on...

Escapes Things to do

New York’s ‘hardest town to pronounce’ is transforming its oldest surviving farm into a 1,000-lantern glowing wonderland this fall

Schenectady, New York has already earned its spot as the town nobody can say correctly on the first try. But now it's giving us a much better reason to actually learn how, because its oldest surviving...

Escapes Food & drink Top news

Just a 90-minute drive from NYC: After a massive 33,000-square-foot expansion, one of America’s oldest inns is wrapping up summer with an ‘endless’ $80 prosecco party

If you are looking for the perfect escape, you need to check out the revamped Logan Inn. Established in 1727, the Logan Inn is recognized as one of America's oldest continuously operating inns. It succ...

Escapes Things to do

This 14,000 acre NY park known as the ‘Grand Canyon of the East’ is home to 600-foot-tall waterfalls, hot air ballooning, & 66-miles of trails—and fall is the most picturesque time to visit

Looking to trade skyscrapers and NYC smog for wide open wilderness, massive tumbling waterfalls, and crisp, fresh mounting air this fall? You don’t need to book a flight to Arizona to see world-class...

Escapes Top news

Named the “best resort in New York,” this 140-acre woodland sanctuary is elevating its Michelin Key stay—rolling out Le Creuset cooking classes and open-flame dinners

Looking for a quaint wellness retreat you'll literally never want to leave? Look no further than the Hudson Valley's Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection. Located about 90 minutes outside of NYC in Gar...

Escapes Things to do

The ‘Queen of American Lakes’ is just 220 miles from NYC — featuring 10,000-year-old glacial waters so pure you can actually drink them

Looking to trade the concrete jungle for some pristine mountain air? Positioned in eastern New York and framed by the majestic Adirondack Mountains, Lake George is a 32-mile-long natural wonder. Reach...

Escapes Things to do

Just 2.5 hours from NYC: America’s oldest continuously operating railroad is taking passengers on scenic fall foliage rides through 2,500 acres of countryside

If you’re searching for a seasonal escape that blends living history, nostalgia, and sweeping autumn landscapes, America’s most legendary heritage railroad is waiting just a short trip outside the city. ...

Escapes Things to do

This New York beach is home to the tallest freshwater sand dunes in the Northeast—with scenic boardwalks winding through a rare protected landscape

It sure is hot today, NYC! With August in full swing, beachy adventures are calling — and one of the best things about our home state is just how many scenic escapes are hiding in plain sight. Tucked...

Escapes Things to do

This 19th century train & riverboat ride is North America’s only connected steam experience, winding through vibrant amber forests, tidal wetlands, & historic towns

Looking to trade the screech of the subway and the concrete jungle for the echo of a steam whistle and sweeping autumn views? We know just the place. Nestled just two hours northeast of Manhattan, the...

Get the most out of the city