Day trips and getaways in and around New York

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Only 1 hour from NYC: this natural, Olympic-sized swimming oasis is officially reopening this weekend — carved by hand in 1935 and fed by a shimmering mountain stream where you can swim with fish

If today’s temperatures are any indication, summer is about to make quite the splash in our favorite city. And what better way to combat that than by doing the same? NYC is made up of a fantastic amou...

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New York’s largest water park officially reopens for the summer season this Memorial Day weekend — home to the state’s first hydromagnetic water coaster

Memorial Day weekend is only days away, and the city is already heating up this week as you've probably noticed. And while rooftop pools are always a vibe, snagging a chair can feel completely impossi...

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This secluded 178-acre lake escape is hidden inside a mountain forest just 1 hour from NYC—with white sand beaches & a massive floating obstacle course

Though the calendar still says spring, Memorial Day weekend has officially arrived–which means New Yorkers are officially entering summer mode. And if your idea of a perfect summer escape involves sand...

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New York’s largest inland lake spans nearly 80 square miles — and its massive sandy beaches finally open this Saturday for Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend is finally here and that means beach season is underway! 😎 While our local NYC beaches are officially opening for the 2026 season, sometimes you just want to go bigger and better....

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Only a 5-hour trip from NYC: Europe’s second-largest glacier is transforming into a 100-person underground rave for the 2026 solar eclipse

Let’s be honest: August in New York City is a specific kind of miserable. 🥵 The humidity sits at 90%, the subway grates radiate heat, and everyone is desperately fighting for a square inch of shade in...

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Only 2 hours from NYC: One of the most historic riverfront counties in the U.S. is hosting a massive 250th anniversary bash — with large-scale sand sculptures and 1776 exhibits

Bucks County, PA is making a big play for America’s 250th anniversary this year, and that makes it one of the most compelling summer escapes from NYC. From historic reenactments and museum exhibits to...

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This stunning coastal lighthouse trail can be reached by a scenic train ride from NYC — it’s ‘secret’ paths feel straight out of Maine

An NYC summer escape often delivers the best of both worlds: a scenic, unhurried train ride where you can get lost in a book, map out the day ahead, or simply watch the landscape shift outside your window...

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Just 2.5 hours from NYC: Upstate NY’s most visually rewarding boat trip offers 90 minutes of Hudson River history, an open-air deck and soaring bald eagles

Upstate New York is packed with incredible summer potential, but one spectacular boating route right out of the capital is finally having its moment. Gliding along the historic Hudson River, this 90-mi...

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This tiny coastal village is a car-free escape from NYC — famous for it’s hidden seafood shacks, antique stores, $2 sunset ferry, and a 1920’s carousel

There’s something about an NYC waterfront sunset that feels so distinctly like summer, with the way the light hits the skyline and the air finally loses its bite. But as the city heat starts to s...

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This historic harbor town 2 hours from NYC is a smarter alternative to the Hamptons — with a French-inspired lavender farm and an 1857 mansion

If you are dreaming of salty breezes and laid-back magic, Greenport, NY belongs at the very top of your travel list. Located at the eastern end of Long Island’s North Fork, this historic harbor town of...

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