Day trips and getaways in and around New York

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This 1840 stone citadel in Connecticut is hailed as the nation’s first lighthouse museum — featuring 29 circular steps, a rare congreve rocket and waterfront picnic grounds

Sometimes, you just need to trade the roar of the subway for a quiet, salty sea breeze. If you are looking for a charming maritime getaway, we have the perfect weekend day trip. Located at the entrance...

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Just a few hours from NYC lies America’s largest collection of Victorian homes — with over 600 preserved houses, a historic lighthouse, & a charming food scene

Cape May, NJ is the kind of beach town that feels like it was pulled straight from a postcard. Located at the southernmost tip of New Jersey, this charming coastal escape pairs wide sandy beaches with...

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This coastal shore town one hour from NYC—whose name means ‘beautiful sea’ in Italian—is home to one of New Jersey’s longest beaches, complete with a 1.3-mile boardwalk, vibrant surf culture, and breathtaking sunrise views

Despite some rainy weather here in our favorite city, we’re coming off of one of the nicest weekends this year has seen so far, and if you’re anything like us, you’re likely in the market for some beach p...

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Just 1 hour from NYC: The massive new roller coaster replacing the world’s former tallest ride just reached a major milestone, soaring past 315 feet

Roller coaster enthusiasts might want to hold on tight—there’s big news coming out of Six Flags Great Adventure, the massive New Jersey theme park just over an hour from NYC. A new record-breaking attr...

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Amtrak rolls out $8 rides from NYC to Philly, New Haven, Wilmington, & more

If you're dreaming of a summer getaway but haven't booked anything yet, Amtrak just dropped one of its best travel deals of the season. The rail carrier's new Big City Savings Sale is slashing fares acros...

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Midway between New York and Boston sits an ideal coastal getaway — offering panoramic harbor views, a 1752 peninsula, and fresh local seafood

Stonington Borough, CT is a picturesque coastal peninsula loaded with maritime history and pure small-town charm. Settled in 1752, this quaint village sits perfectly midway between New York and Boston,...

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You can take a hot air balloon ride over the ‘Grand Canyon of the East’ — with views of towering cliffs, rushing waterfalls, & the dramatic Genesee River Gorge

One of New York's most jaw-dropping natural wonders looks completely different from 2,000 feet in the air. At Letchworth State Park—the massive 14,000-acre destination affectionately nicknamed the "Gra...

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This 1-square-mile beach town in New Jersey feels like a late 19th-century time capsule — featuring a massive 1894 wooden auditorium and the famous Beersheba well

If you are looking to trade the concrete jungle for a quiet coastal retreat, we have found the perfect time capsule. Ocean Grove, New Jersey, is a peaceful, tree-lined beach town located just about an hou...

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Downtown’s CATCH performance series is throwing a massive 5th of July spectacular on Governors Island — with free open-air games and $33 indoor shows

Summer in NYC is all about island escapes and unforgettable parties. This year, LMCC’s 25th River To River Festival is bringing back a downtown favorite. The iconic CATCH performance series is hosting...

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‘It feels like another world’ — The longest river tubing adventure near NYC is officially open for the summer season

From tanning along the West Side Highway to squeezing onto packed trains bound for the beach, New Yorkers often have to get creative when it comes to summer traditions. But just two hours from the city, t...

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