Summer Getaways from New York City

Boathouse Waterfront Lodging is located directly on Lake George, just moments away from Lake George Village, a quiet lakeside town.

Accommodations include rooms and suites. All guest areas are equipped with air conditioning and high-speed Wi-Fi, and each morning visitors are treated to a delicious three-course breakfast in the B&B's Great Room. To stay busy, guests can explore the shops, restaurants, and beaches in Lake George Village and Bolton Landing. Guests can also take advantage of the spa, fitness center, 18-hole golf course, and indoor pool at the nearby Sagamore Hotel and Resort.

Boathouse Waterfront Lodging, 44 Sagamore Road, Bolton Landing, NY 12814, Phone: 518-644-2554

Weekapaug Inn manages to perfectly combine luxury accommodation with a relaxed vacation atmosphere. The award-winning hotel benefits from a wonderful location on the shores of Rhode Island, overlooking the beautiful Quonochontaug Pond.

The guestrooms and suites have been beautifully renovated to provide an elegant and comfortable space which instantly puts guests at ease. There is a 2-mile stretch of sandy beach to enjoy and an outdoor pool with sun loungers. Dining at the Weekapaug Inn is very special. The inn serves delicious farm-to-table fare made from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

Weekapaug Inn, 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerley, RI 02891, 855 679 2995

Located in the historic village of East Hampton, the Mill House Inn offers guests the choice often rooms and suites. All rooms have a private bathroom and a variety of high end, boutique-style amenities. The inn has been praised not only for its style but also for its service. Personal vacation assistants are on hand to create a bespoke itinerary for guests' Hampton holiday.

Breakfast and snacks are of particular interest at the Mill House Inn, and their extensive menu promises a freshly made, gourmet breakfast every day. Entrees of note include lobster frittatas and crayfish and and ouille étouffe omelets. The inn also offers a self-serve snack bar stocked with house made treats.

31 North Main St, East Hampton, NY 11937, Phone: 631-324-9766

Tucked away within Hudson Valley, Mohonk Mountain House is a Victorian castle resort that was founded in 1869 by the Smiley Family. This National Historic Landmark features a stunning vista surrounded by 40,000 acres of gorgeous forest land, which welcomes guests into an immersive and relaxing experience. At this resort, visitors can enjoy a visit to an award-winning spa to renew their mind, body, and spirit, or to dine on delectable farm-to-table cuisine care of Chef Jim Palmeri at The Granary. The Mohonk Mountain House is also home to other dining options like Founders, the Main Dining Room, and the Chef’s Table, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the resort’s busy kitchen.

Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, New York 12561, Phone: 855-883-3798

What better way to enjoy the country than to spend time on a working farm? Located in Rhinebeck, NY, Whistlewood Farm Bed and Breakfast is a working farm complete with horses, free-range chickens, cows, and adopted donkeys.

Guests may choose from seven rooms in the main Lodge and Carriage House, each with unique character. The inn is decorated in eclectic antique furnishings and features fireplaces, comfy sofas and chairs, and handmade quilts. Guests enjoy breakfast staples of coffee and tea, buttermilk pancakes, French toast, waffles, scrambled eggs with fresh herbs, fruit compote, bacon and sausage, and fresh muffins.

52 Pells Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, Phone: 845-876-6838

Governors Island, a tiny 172-acre spot of land not even 800 yards from Manhattan’s New York Harbor, has seen many different uses and many different residents. It started as a Native American fishing camp, and during Civil War it became a prison for Confederate prisoners and later was the US Coast Guard Headquarters. The new “glamping” retreat attracts some very different guests. On its grassy hills, with beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline, you will find luxury tents. It's a seasonal retreat and a quick staycation destination for New Yorkers that is easily accessible by a 5-minute ferry. The tents have all the amenities of a luxury hotel, such as hot showers, coffeemakers, king-sized beds, and chandeliers. The retreat has a large indoor-outdoor “lodge tent”, which can be used for weddings and other festivities.

Collective Governors Island, Governors Island, NY 10004, Phone: 970-445-2033

The Inn at Silver Maple Farm is a spacious country inn located in the Berkshire Foothills in upper New York State. Though the inn features classic Shaker influences such as large handmade beams, cathedral ceilings, and lots of light, it is not short on modern amenities.

Each of the inn's eleven guest rooms has its own private bath, individual climate control, cable TV, high-quality toiletries, and wireless internet. Some rooms even have fireplaces and large soaker tubs. A hearty vegetarian country breakfast is served each morning in the dining room and library.

1871 State Route 295, East Chatham, NY 12060, Phone: 518-781-3600