Easy Day Trips from New York City
Whether you're a resident or visiting New York City sometimes you just need to escape. Get away from the city with these day trip ideas.
Belmont Park
Live horse racing Wednesdays through Sundays at Belmont Park, which is easily accessible by the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station in Manhattan. For races in the Spring/Summer Meeting, as well as the Fall Meeting admission to Belmont Park is just $2.
Live horse racing Wednesdays through Sundays at Belmont Park, which is easily accessible by the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station in Manhattan. For races in the Spring/Summer Meeting, as well as the Fall Meeting admission to Belmont Park is just $2.
Monmouth Park Racetrack
Located on the New Jersey Shore, Monmouth Park Racetrack is easily accessible from New York City by ferry and by train. Enjoy a day at the races conveniently from Manhattan at Monmouth Park Racetrack.
Located on the New Jersey Shore, Monmouth Park Racetrack is easily accessible from New York City by ferry and by train. Enjoy a day at the races conveniently from Manhattan at Monmouth Park Racetrack.
Paddling Day Trips
From the About Guide to Paddling, Hawey A. Wells, find out about some great paddling trips that are close to New York City.
From the About Guide to Paddling, Hawey A. Wells, find out about some great paddling trips that are close to New York City.
Long Island Landmarks and Attractions
About's Long Island, NY Guide, offers a directory of hotels and tourist attractions on Long Island, many of which are an easy trip from New York City.
About's Long Island, NY Guide, offers a directory of hotels and tourist attractions on Long Island, many of which are an easy trip from New York City.
Atlantic City
With 12 casinos, an amusement park, boardwalk and options for water recreation, everyone can find something to do in Atlantic City. Find the info to plan your excursion here.
With 12 casinos, an amusement park, boardwalk and options for water recreation, everyone can find something to do in Atlantic City. Find the info to plan your excursion here.
Bear Mountain State Park
Miles of all-season hiking trails, boating, picnicking, swimming; cross-country skiing, sledding, and ice skating in the winter; animal refuge and overnight lodging in the Bear Mountain Inn. Check out the Christmas tree lighting!
Miles of all-season hiking trails, boating, picnicking, swimming; cross-country skiing, sledding, and ice skating in the winter; animal refuge and overnight lodging in the Bear Mountain Inn. Check out the Christmas tree lighting!
Brotherhood Winery
America's oldest winery, established in 1839. They offer a variety of tours and special holiday events.
America's oldest winery, established in 1839. They offer a variety of tours and special holiday events.
Cape May
Cape May has gingerbread houses and candlelight tours. The homes are a fascinating group of old-time sea-captain residences, gently restored to their former beauty. Whale watches are also available nearby.
Cape May has gingerbread houses and candlelight tours. The homes are a fascinating group of old-time sea-captain residences, gently restored to their former beauty. Whale watches are also available nearby.
Catskill Mountains
The Catskills are an incredibly diverse area filled with everything from campgrounds to luxury hotels. It's a region for all seasons with enough hiking, cross-country skiing, fly-fishing, and leaf peeping to keep you coming back.
The Catskills are an incredibly diverse area filled with everything from campgrounds to luxury hotels. It's a region for all seasons with enough hiking, cross-country skiing, fly-fishing, and leaf peeping to keep you coming back.
Duck Walk Vineyards
Tastings and free tours of the vineyards are available at this Southampton Vineyard. If you can't make it out there, you can take a tour online or order wine to be shipped home for you.
Tastings and free tours of the vineyards are available at this Southampton Vineyard. If you can't make it out there, you can take a tour online or order wine to be shipped home for you.
Historic Hudson Valley
The Historic Hudson Valley's mansions, situated up and down the Hudson River, offer an extensive array of activities for all ages. Find out about tours and buy tickets online.
The Historic Hudson Valley's mansions, situated up and down the Hudson River, offer an extensive array of activities for all ages. Find out about tours and buy tickets online.
Montauk Point Lighthouse
The oldest lighthouse in New York State, Montauk Point Lighthouse is a popular place to get married.
The oldest lighthouse in New York State, Montauk Point Lighthouse is a popular place to get married.
Montauk Point
120 miles northeast of New York City, Montauk Point is an incredible beachfront escape from the hussle and bussle of the city. Find weather information and general information on this website.
120 miles northeast of New York City, Montauk Point is an incredible beachfront escape from the hussle and bussle of the city. Find weather information and general information on this website.
Palmer Vineyards
This vineyard is located on Long Island about 45 minutes outside of New York City.
This vineyard is located on Long Island about 45 minutes outside of New York City.
Pindar Vineyards
Another vineyard located on Long Island. They offer a number of events, including free live music in the summer!
Another vineyard located on Long Island. They offer a number of events, including free live music in the summer!
The New York Rennaissance Faire
This medieval faire located just 35 miles northwest of New York City offers amusement for all ages. From mistrels and maidents to storytellers and swordswallowers, the crafts and performances at this faire make a great day away from the city.
This medieval faire located just 35 miles northwest of New York City offers amusement for all ages. From mistrels and maidents to storytellers and swordswallowers, the crafts and performances at this faire make a great day away from the city.
United States Military Academy: West Point
A popular attraction with tours of the museum, chapels, Constitution Island, and other points of interest, including a full-scale cadet barracks room, and a movie theater. Take advantage of the guided bus tours. Find all the information you need on their web site.
A popular attraction with tours of the museum, chapels, Constitution Island, and other points of interest, including a full-scale cadet barracks room, and a movie theater. Take advantage of the guided bus tours. Find all the information you need on their web site.