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Get away from NYC to the Mohonk Mountain House
Discover a world of fun at Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark
Enjoy the scenic surroundings of The Otesaga Resort Hotel
Fill your holiday with fun activities at Villa Roma Resort
Admire fall scenery at High Peaks Resort
Relax at 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel
Have fun at the indoor pool at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nanuet
Admire lake views at Chautauqua Harbor Hotel
Create memories at Hotel Mountain Brook
Enjoy a laid back stay at Ocean Resort Inn
Relax while the kids enjoy fun activities at Wolff's Maple Breeze Resort
Get an adrenaline rush at The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark
Treat the family to a vacation at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel
Enjoy unique activities at The Whiteface Lodge
Have fun by the lake at Blue Lagoon Resort
Take the kids to Marine Village Resort
Sign up for outdoor adventures at Rocking Horse Ranch Resort - 1 hour 50 minutes from NYC
Have fun on the water at Ampersand Bay Resort - 5 hours 25 minutes from NYC
Experience the romance of Hope Lake Lodge - 3 hours 30 minutes from NYC
Relax with breathtaking views of Mirror Lake at Golden Arrow - 5 hours 15 minutes from NYC
Do a digital detox at the Hull-O-Farms - 2 hours 45 minutes from NYC
Whether your dream long weekend trip with kids involves exploring the Adirondack wilderness, splashing down a waterslide or relaxing with calm lake views, there are many amazing places to choose from near New York City. Visit the historic estates in the attractions of Hudson Valley, stay on a working farm in upstate New York, hike in the Catskill Mountains, sunbathe on the beaches of Long Island, or check into a full service resort on the banks of Lake George.
Driving Distances from New York City
| From New York City, NY To | Driving Time |
| Lake George, NY | 3 hours 20 minutes |
| Highland, NY | 1 hour 50 minutes |
| Lake Placid, NY | 5 hours 10 minutes |
| Cortland, NY | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Saranac Lake, NY | 5 hours 25 minutes |
| Durham, NY | 2 hours 40 minutes |
| Tannersville, NY | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Montauk, NY | 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Rock Hill, NY | 1 hour 50 minutes |
| Catskill, NY | 2 hours 20 minutes |
| Milford, NY | 4 hours |
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