New York Day Trips

Things to Do in Catskills, NY

Things to Do in Catskills, NY


Plan a relaxing weekend enjoying the outdoors in the Catskills, New York.

New York Day Trips

Things to Do on Fire Island

Things to Do on Fire Island

New York Day Trips

East Hampton, New York

East Hampton, New York

Ideas

New York Day Trips

Ithaca: Hiking, Dining & Exploring the Finger Lakes

Ithaca: Hiking, Dining & Exploring the Finger Lakes

New York Day Trips

New York Lakes for Boating, Fishing, and Relaxation

New York Lakes for Boating, Fishing, and Relaxation



Free & Affordable Things to Do in Queens, NY

Free & Affordable Things to Do in Queens, NY

For visitors looking to explore New York City on a budget, Queens is a veritable gold mine of free visitor attractions.



New York Day Trips

Things to Do in Tarrytown

Things to Do in Tarrytown

New York Day Trips

Staten Island, NY: Parks, Historic Sites & Waterfront Views

Staten Island, NY: Parks, Historic Sites & Waterfront Views



More Feature Stories

New York Day Trips

Things to Do in Schenectady, NY

Things to Do in Schenectady, NY

New York Day Trips

Things to Do in White Plains, New York

Things to Do in White Plains, New York

New York day trips felt like exhaling. One moment I was beneath towers of glass, the next I was watching light spill through trees in a place where no one rushed. It wasn’t far, but it felt like it—small towns with porch swings, winding roads where the radio faded into birdsong. I remember thinking, “Even here, so close to it all, there’s room to disappear for a while.”


What stayed with me were the contrasts: mist rising off the Hudson, the hush of a mountain trail after rain, the comfort of a café where time moved slower. I wandered from lakesides to farm stands, from river villages to forest paths, and I returned each time feeling a little more human—like the day had quietly put something back.


Need Help Planning?


Whether you’re dreaming of art towns, waterfall hikes, cozy inns, or just a few quiet hours where the city feels far behind, these guides gather the New York that soothed me—close enough to reach, deep enough to stay with you.


More:

Things to Do in Schenectady, NY

Things to Do in White Plains, New York

Romantic Restaurants in the Catskills, NY

Olean, New York

Vernon, NJ

Sleepy Hollow

Exploring New Rochelle

Long Island City

Carmel, New York For Day Trippers

The Roxbury in the Catskills, New York

Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Hudson Beach Glass

Catskill Carriage - Bespoke Travel Experiences in the Catskills

Fire Island Lighthouse

The Strong National Museum of Play

Amusement Parks Near NYC

Historic Huguenot Street District




Top