Day trips and getaways in and around New York

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Just 90 minutes from NYC: this 150-acre resort is hosting a July 4th block party this weekend with 3D fireworks that turn into falling LEGO bricks

Upstate New York's Hudson Valley region is a hot-bed of July 4th activities this weekend, but if you're looking for the best family-friendly option, here you go! The sprawling 150-acre wonderland, LEGO...

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Best known for its famous winter skiing, this Western New York alpine village is turning into a 3-day summer music festival for July 4th weekend with live slopeside music and 250th birthday fireworks

July is officially here...and so is the 4th! And if you're looking for a last-minute Upstate NY weekender, we may have an idea for you. 👀 This Independence Day weekend, we are setting our sights on a...

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Less-crowded than Napa: National Geographic says this NY lake with 10+ waterfront wineries is the ultimate mid-summer weekend escape

As July heatwaves hit the Northeast, New Yorkers looking for a last-minute weekend escape don’t actually have to travel very far to find a world class waterfront paradise. In a massive win for New York...

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This historic, castle-dotted waterway nestled along the Upstate NY & Canada border is officially hailed as a top 3 ‘boating escape’ in the U.S. for July 4th festivities

The NYC weather has officially hit peak sticky season, which means summer is here, and you're overdue an Upstate NY getaway! Especially for the long, patriotic weekend. If you aren't sticking around...

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The ‘Nation’s Summer Capital’ is an easy escape from NYC with charming beach-town vibes—and Amtrak just rolled out $10 tickets

As the past few weeks of Knicks celebrations, Pride festivities, and World Cup fever have reminded us, there's truly no place like New York City in the summertime. Still, every now and then, even the m...

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Only an 8 minute ferry from Manhattan: this luxury waterfront glamping retreat is hosting morning yoga, nightly s’mores, and 250th anniversary ship flotilla views during this year’s July 4th weekend

When New Yorkers think of a summer getaway, their minds usually jump to the Hamptons, the Catskills, or anywhere that requires a long drive and a questionable amount of traffic. But one of the city’s most...

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This $24 bus ride from NYC leads directly to what’s set to be the largest Fourth of July fireworks display in world history, featuring over 800,000 rockets launched

As the weather outside will surely tell you, summer has touched down in our favorite city, and the Fourth of July is headed our way faster than you can say semiquincentennial! With America celebrating...

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Just a few hours from NYC: America’s ‘Crystal City’ is officially one of the best small towns in the Northeast — and its hosting a massive July 4th weekend with waterfront fireworks and live music

New Yorkers are always on the hunt for the perfect weekend getaway, and the secret is officially out on one of our absolute favorite upstate escapes. 👀 Corning, New York recently scored a top spot on...

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Amtrak rolls out $10 tickets from NYC to this hidden Delaware gateway—unlocking two of the East Coast’s most charming beach towns

Summer in New York usually comes with one big travel dilemma: do you splurge on a beach getaway or stay closer to home and save the cash? Thanks to a surprisingly affordable rail connection, you may not h...

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After over a century, this 1,650-resident New Jersey waterfront town fiercely protects its strict ‘dry’ status and 375 historic homes

Tucked away on the north side of the Toms River, you will find Island Heights, a picturesque borough of just 1,650 residents. This highly intact historic district feels like a living time capsule. It w...

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