The 5 Best Weekend Getaways from NYC
12 September 2019
These little NY state towns make for the perfect getaways.
No one has ever felt indifferent about New York City. It's the kind of place that you either fall in love with or can't leave fast enough. As for you, we know you love New York, because if you didn't, you couldn't tolerate living here; and if you didn't live in New York, you wouldn't be reading this. Of course, it's not up for debate that the Big Apple is a filthy, crowded, overwhelming, miraculous place, and sometimes—no matter how much you love it—you just need to get away. So, the next time you feel like you'll lose your mind if you don't see a tree soon, check out one of these easy getaways, each just a short journey from NYC!
Hudson, NY
Just an easy two hour train ride from NYC and then a quick 10-minute walk to town, Hudson is one of the most popular destinations for New Yorkers looking to get away. With famously excellent dining options and a charming main street, Hudson has a great small town feel with plenty of amenities and activities to keep you comfortable and entertained. Plus, no car required!
Check out Fish & Game and Red Dot while you're there!
▲Harriman State Park, NY
This gorgeous nature lover's destination is only an hour-and-a-half drive from NYC or a two hour ride on NJ Transit's Port Jervis Line out of Penn Station to Tuxedo. This is definitely more of a rural getaway, but if that's what you're into, then there's no better place. Harriman offers 47,000 acres of land, more than 200 miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, great views, and plenty of cozy cabins to stay in.
▲Catskills, NY
If you've seen the most recent season of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, then you know that the Catskills have been a popular destination for New Yorkers for a long time. To get there, ride the Adirondack Trailways bus from Port Authority for three hours to the center of Phoenicia, or drive two hours. There are lots of cute towns throughout the Catskills and plenty of great places to stay, like Kate's Lazy Meadow (from $189 during peak weekends) in Mount Tremper and Getaway (two-person cabins start at $150) in Catskill.
▲Beacon, NY
Beacon is a hidden gem just north of the city, known for Dia:Beacon, an incredible art museum used to house installations too big for the MoMa. To get there, take the Hudson line on Metro-North from Grand Central to Beacon station, or drive 90 minutes. Beacon has an artsy, bohemian vibe, with plenty of little shops, great restaurants, and quaint hotels to keep you entertained.
▲Cornwall, NY
The main attraction in Cornwall is Storm King Arts Center, an unbelievable outdoor art museum that spans hundreds of acres. Cornwall also offers lots of idyllic inns and camping sites and no shortage of things to do!
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