Day trips and getaways in and around New York

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Less than 1 hour from NYC: The second-largest mall in the U.S. is quietly hiding a 300-foot Ferris wheel with the best views of the Manhattan skyline

Standing 300 feet tall over the Meadowlands, the Dream Wheel at the American Dream mall offers a perspective on the city you can’t get anywhere in NYC. if you’ve lived in NYC long enough, you know that...

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The 4th-oldest amusement park in the U.S. just opened the Northeast’s first dueling waterslide along the shores of Upstate NY’s Lake Ontario

Upstate New York has been quietly sitting on one of the country's oldest amusement parks for well over a century, and this summer it just gave people a brand new reason to make the trip. 🌊 Seabreeze A...

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Less than 2 hours from NYC: one of New York’s longest-running county fairs returns to the Hudson Valley this August with racing pigs, carnival rides, & chainsaw carving demonstrations

New York residents looking for the quintessential summer day trip won’t have to travel far, as the Ulster County Fair returns this August just 90 minutes from Manhattan. For nearly 140 summer...

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This year’s Catskills Fire Tower Challenge expands to 8 designated locations across the New York state region

If you are looking for the ultimate excuse to escape the city , we have some fantastic news. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has officially launched the 2026 Catskills...

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Starting August 2: You can camp under the stars for free in Central Park, Orchard Beach, and other NYC parks if you score a ticket

It’s not often you get to sleep under the stars in New York City. But this summer, the city is bringing the ultimate campfire experience directly to you. NYC Parks is offering free family campouts acro...

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Broadway is throwing its own version of Coachella this August, and it’s happening 2 hours from NYC on the banks of the Hudson River

A weekend that combines Audra McDonald, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and a full Rent reunion in one place sounds like a fever dream for musical theater fans, but it's happening this August in the Hudson Valley...

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Just a scenic road trip from NYC: New York’s deepest lake is at its best in midsummer—with waterfalls, wineries & crystal-clear swimming

It's hard to believe we've already reached the heart of summer. While it's never easy watching the season fly by, there's still plenty of sunshine left to soak up—and if anything, this stretch of warm...

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Thousands of personalized lanterns will light up Delaware Park during Buffalo’s 2026 Radiant Tour stop

This fall, Buffalo is about to shine a whole lot brighter. On Saturday, September 5, 2026, the highly anticipated Water Lantern Festival – Radiant Tour is returning to Delaware Park. Recognized as...

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Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer, and Seth Meyers are all headed to a tiny New York town this August, and it’s turning into one of the biggest comedy weekends in the country

A small city near Lake Erie is about to get very, very loud. 🎤 The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival returns to Jamestown, NY, from August 6 through 9, and this year's lineup reads like a lineup you'd expe...

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One of New York’s largest freshwater beaches is tucked along Lake Ontario—with sandy shores, waterfront camping & unforgettable sunsets

Summer wanderlust only grows stronger with each passing day, and one of the best things about living in NYC is how many incredible adventures are just a road trip away. From mountain escapes and charming...

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