Day trips and getaways in and around New York

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This stunning summer flower festival lets East Coasters tour secret coastal estates—it’s a scenic trip from NYC with fairy-tale cottages & miles of vibrant blooms

There's something about hydrangeas that just feels like summer. Maybe it's the way their pastel blooms spill over white picket fences, line quiet coastal roads, and somehow make every beach town feel even...

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Just a ferry ride from Long Island: A 1960s retro hotel is throwing a massive, completely free beachfront watch party for the World Cup Final

Summer in the city is elite, but nothing beats sneaking away down Long Island to a little island paradise when the humidity spikes. Right now, there is an unmissable reason to grab your beach towel and...

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Dating back to 1871, this 5-square-mile riverside town is hiding a 1908 canoe club — and it is an easy 18-mile train ride from New York City

This historic riverside town is one of NJ's best-kept secrets and it is only 18 miles from NYC Need a quick escape from the concrete jungle? We've got just the spot. Located a mere 18 miles southwest o...

Cinema Escapes

Just 90 minutes from NYC: The world’s oldest operating drive-in theater was just named no. 1 in the U.S. and it’s a must-visit for summer 2026

New York City is one of the most cinematic places on Earth. From iconic movie locations around every corner to rooftop screenings, outdoor film festivals, and late-night premieres, our city has a way of m...

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NYC’s famous 5.5-mile beach is hosting a wild open-air art exhibition this summer — with six free playable ping-pong tables installed right on the sand

Summer in the city is in full swing, and that means beach season is as well! Despite being in the news in recent weeks for shark sightings and closed beaches (they're back open now!), there's a new act...

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The best outdoor concert venue in America is right here in New York on the historic 1969 Woodstock grounds — tucked into a sprawling 800-acre site just 90 minutes from NYC

There are few things that capture the magic of a New York summer quite like an outdoor concert. As the sun sets behind rolling hills, trees or buildings, the first notes echo across the crowd, picnic blan...

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The country’s largest free, non-gated music festival is just 90 minutes from NYC—it was just named the No. 1 must-visit concert event of 2026, with over 500 performances across 16 stages

There are few things that capture an East Coast summer quite like spending an entire day outdoors with live music, great food, and thousands of fellow concertgoers soaking up the sunshine. And while ma...

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Upstate New York’s 19th-century waterfront village perfectly mirrors a European town — and its massive 12,000-person boat show returns this July

If you are looking for a tranquil escape from the city, you don't need a passport to find a stunning waterfront getaway. Tucked away in Onondaga County, the village of Skaneateles perfectly mirrors the...

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A sprawling 16th-century village with full-contact jousting is taking over the Hudson Valley next month — and it’s just a short drive from NYC

It is time to leave the 21st century behind! The iconic New York Renaissance Faire is set to open its gates on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Located in Tuxedo, NY, this beautiful 16th-century village is...

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This 32-mile-long island just 90 minutes from NYC completely bans cars all summer — featuring a rare ‘Sunken Forest,’ wooden boardwalks leading straight to the Atlantic, and fresh dockside seafood

Imagine a summer escape where the sounds of blaring car horns and gridlocked traffic completely disappear, replaced entirely by the crash of Atlantic waves and the rhythmic squeak of Radio Flyer wagons. W...

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