Day trips and getaways in and around New York

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Only 90 minutes from NYC: This historic New Jersey town has a 150-year-old ‘Tent City’ with 114 canvas homes — and a waitlist dating to the 1980s

Imagine a summer rental at the Jersey Shore. Now, erase the idea of a standard beach house and replace it with a canvas roof. Ocean Grove, New Jersey, is a historic Victorian town known for its quaint...

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Just 2.5 hours from Manhattan sits a historic beach town with a coastal rail corridor—originally built for 19th-century vacation trains—that’s been transformed into a unique 4-mile rail bike trail cutting through a wild monarch butterfly preserve

Cape May has long been one of the Northeast’s most beloved summer escapes, drawing visitors with its Victorian charm, salt-kissed beaches, and laid-back coastal atmosphere. But beyond the beach towels...

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Step into the sinister ‘Haunted History Cocktail Experience’ worth the scenic train ride from NYC

If you love all things haunted, you won’t want to miss this spine-chilling adventure just a scenic train ride from NYC. From the creators of the hugely popular Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy, the ‘Haunted Hist...

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Just 90 minutes from Manhattan sits a natural mountain oasis carved into rugged granite cliffs—offering crystal-clear glacial waters, a 12-foot hidden waterfall, and an escape from the city’s crowded public pools

New York City’s abundance of public pools is one of the many things that makes summer here feel so magical. From borough to borough (and to borough, borough and borough, actually) there’s no shortage of p...

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Just under 2 hours from NYC: the world’s longest elevated footbridge is throwing a massive July 4th fireworks party 212 feet above the Hudson River

The world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge is hosting the highest, most unobstructed fireworks show 212 feet above the Hudson River this July 4th—and it’s less than two hours from Manhattan. While...

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This tiny Jersey Shore town 1 hour from NYC hides a historic lighthouse and one of New Jersey’s quietest beaches — all within just one square mile

As summer bucket lists fill up quickly—especially with all of the adventure that awaits in and around our city—there’s something undeniably charming about discovering a place that feels like it’s been kee...

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One of America’s most enchanting nighttime experiences is landing in upstate New York this Saturday — launching thousands of personalized lanterns into the water

If you are looking for a magical escape from the city, it is time to map out a mini road trip. One of America's most enchanting nighttime experiences is making a radiant stop in upstate New York, and...

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Just 1.5 hours from NYC: This hidden Jersey Shore island features a unique dual-waterfront layout—pairing 10 miles of quiet, white-sand Atlantic beaches with a tranquil, kayak-filled bay frozen in time

When most New Yorkers think of the Jersey Shore, they picture something not unlike our own city in the summer: bustling boardwalks, flashing neon lights, packed pizza counters, and lively crowds stretchin...

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This historic Victorian beach town 1 hour from NYC—whose name traces back to Shakespeare’s famous river—feels entirely frozen in time with multi-directional waterfront views, quiet beaches & one of the Shore’s prettiest riverfronts

When most people picture a New York City summer, even a trip to the beach tends to come with plenty of energy—bustling boardwalks, busy shorelines, and no shortage of fellow sunseekers. But hop on NJ...

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Just an hour from NYC: This quaint beach town’s 1894 wooden centerpiece is gearing up for a massive summer choir festival

If you are looking for a quick and unique getaway from the city, we have the perfect spot for you. Just an hour from NYC, you'll find the Great Auditorium—the sweeping wooden centerpiece of Ocean Grove, N...

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