• What are some great day trip destinations from New York City?
    • If you are looking for a quick getaway from New York City, there are many diverse destinations within 45 minutes to two hours by car or train.
  • What types of attractions can visitors explore on a day trip from NYC?
    • Whether you are interested in architecture, wine tasting, caves, mountains, or beaches, there are plenty of exciting options to choose from in New York State and beyond.
  • What are some popular day trip destinations for couples and families?
    • Popular day trips from New York City for couples and families include the Hudson Valley, various locations on Long Island, the Catskills, and other great vacation spots.

1. Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay - 45 minutes From NYC

2. Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center, Riverhead - 1 hour 30 min From NYC

3. City Winery, Hudson Valley - 1 hour 45 min

4. Mohonk Preserve - 1 hour 30 min Day Trip from NYC

5. Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury - 45 minutes Day Trip from New York

6. The Poconos - 2 hours from NYC

7. Historic Huguenot Street Tour, New Paltz - 1 hour 30 min From NYC

8. Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY - 2 hours

9. Catskill Animal Sanctuary, Saugerties - 2 hours From NYC

10. Blue Hill Farm, Tarrytown - 50 minutes Day Trip From NYC

11. Bear Mountain State Park - 1 hour Trip From NYC

12. Caumsett State Park, Huntington - 45 min From NYC

13. Fire Island, NY - 1 hour 45 min Day Trip From NYC

14. East End Bike Tours, Mattituck - 1 hour 45 min

15. Stonecrop Gardens, Cold Spring - 1 hour 10 min

16. Glass House, New Canaan, CT - 1 hour 10 min

17. Sayen House and Gardens, Hamilton, NJ - 1 hour 10 min

18. The Explorer’s Passage

19. Bannerman Castle

20. Dia:Beacon, Beacon, NY - 1 hour 30 min From NYC

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