15 Easy Weekend Getaways From NYC
Weekend getaways from NYC can do wonders for the mind and soul. When in the city, most people can’t help but hustle—but...
Woodstock
Woodstock, NY, USA
The best place to start in Woodstock may be the slopes of Overlook Mountain. The limestone peak, full of red oaks, firs, and (keep your eyes peeled)...
North Fork
North Fork, Northville, NY, USA
For a low key Long Island alternative to the Hamptons, the bucolic North Fork and adjacent Shelter Island are what you're after. Head first to...
Lake George
Lake George, NY 12845, USA
Set in the Adirondacks in upstate New York, Lake George offers lots of open space and a slower pace of life. Take in the natural beauty with a scenic...
The Berkshires
The Berkshires, United States
The Berkshires, in western Massachusetts and northwest Connecticut, is one of those places that offers entirely different types of trips with every...
Lake Placid
Lake Placid, NY 12946, USA
Better known as a winter destination, Lake Placid, home of the 1980 Winter Olympics, has a wealth of outdoor recreation in the summer months, too. At...
Cold Spring
Cold Spring, NY 10516, USA
For an easy camping trip that doesn’t require a car, your spot is Fahnestock State Park. The campsite is near the Cold Spring stop on the...
Newport
Newport, RI, USA
There’s so much to see in Newport, one of New England’s most storied summer towns. Do up your weekend T-Swift-style with winding coastline drives,...
Mystic
Mystic, Stonington, CT, USA
Mystic’s maritime history gives this town a classic New England feel. Even today, it remains recognizable by the boats that sail the Mystic River and...
Bermuda
Bermuda
Out of all of the destinations on this list, Bermuda offers the most drastic change in scenery. It’s pretty unbelievable that this Atlantic...
The Finger Lakes Lodge
3259 Moran Rd, Canandaigua, NY 14424, USA
New York’s biggest wine region offers plenty of options for sampling its famous riesling—but wine tasting is hardly all the area has to offer. The...
Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA
Sometimes an island is the best escape. Martha’s Vineyard, with its lighthouses, arcades and carousels, sandy shores, and vast landscapes fits the...
Asbury Park
Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
We’ve long held the opinion that the classic Jersey Shore town, Asbury Park, doesn’t get enough attention. Super accessible from the city, it’s just...
The Hamptons
The Hamptons, NY, USA
For many, the Hamptons conjure visions of Upper East Siders summering in their mansions, and flitting between high society parties. A weekend is the...
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, USA
It may be obvious, but it’s too easily forgotten by New Yorkers: the easy urban getaway to nearby Philadelphia. The city is budding with things to do,...
Fire Island
Fire Island, NY, USA
An all-time favorite summer escape, and one that is especially important to NYC’s queer community, is Fire Island. With its many towns and beaches,...