Day trips and getaways in and around New York

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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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Hidden at the edge of Queens, this abandoned 1917 US Army base features decaying World War II bunkers and highly secluded white-sand beaches

When you think of New York City, you probably don't imagine white-sand beaches and decaying World War II bunkers. But hidden at the edge of Queens lies Fort Tilden. It is a former US Army installation...

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Upstate NY’s legendary ‘Olympic village’ in the Adirondacks is hosting the state’s most iconic July 4th birthday bash this weekend — featuring F-35 fighter jet flyovers & lakefront fireworks

Summer in the city is quite literally heating up this week, and there's no better way to cool down and celebrate America’s 250th birthday, aka July 4th, than heading upstate for an unforgettable holiday w...

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This 240-mile Great Lake touching Upstate NY was just crowned the best in the U.S. — and it hides 2,000 shipwrecks

We love the beach just as much as the next person, especially since there are so many sandy spots right here in NYC to choose from. However, there is something absolutely intoxicating about hopping in...

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Located just down the coast in Monmouth County: This quiet New Jersey beach town known as the ‘Irish Riviera’ is a Gilded Age summer oasis

Need a break from the concrete jungle? Spring Lake, New Jersey is calling your name. Located just down the coast in Monmouth County, this historic resort town is the ultimate quiet getaway. You'll disc...

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Only 60 miles from NYC: This massive 98-acre theater campus is hosting a towering lantern procession for July 4 — and you can join the choir

If you're looking for a unique way to celebrate Independence Day away from the crowded city, we have the perfect escape. Hudson Valley Shakespeare (HVS) recently opened its massive new permanent theat...

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A nostalgic seaside escape in NYC is just a bike ride from Pelham Bay Park — a 4,417-resident enclave packed with fresh lobster dinners

With a population of just 4,417 residents, this hidden gem completely trades skyscrapers for Victorian homes, antique shops, and yacht clubs. It is the ultimate laid-back seaside escape, and you don't...

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This Adirondack lake town with a private beach is hosting 3 straight nights of fireworks this July 4th—watch them explode over the water from a historic steamboat

The 4th of July is right around the corner, and if you're looking to completely escape the five boroughs for a true three-day weekend road trip, we've found the ultimate summer destination. This Indepe...

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This hidden 2-lake alpine sanctuary in the Catskills sits on a historic 19th-century mountain cliff edge—offering crystal-clear glacial waters, towering pine backdrops & way fewer crowds than the Jersey Shore

When city dwellers think of a summer water escape, the default move is to battle the traffic heading down the Garden State Parkway or out toward the beaches of Long Island. But if you head exactly 2.5...

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This vintage Hudson Valley drive-in theatre hidden in the foothills is hosting a massive double-feature & fireworks show for the 4th of July

The 4th of July is right around the corner, and while catching the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks over the East River (and the Brooklyn Bridge and the Hudson River as well this year!) is an iconic tradition...

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