Weekend Getaways from NYC

Castle Hotel & Spa is a romantic spa getaway from New York City. The hotel has a 8,700 square-foot Spa and romantic accommodations with four poster beds, fireplaces, turret alcoves and Hudson Valley/Manhattan Skyline views.

Weekend tip: Castle Hotel is just 45 minutes north of Manhattan which means that you can easily visit the spa on a day trip.

Best for couples: Romantic dining options in the area include Horsefeathers, Lefteris Gyro, Nikko Hibachi Sushi and the casual Capri Pizzeria.

Best features: Castle Hotel & Spa has an outdoor swimming pool with a whirlpool, fitness center, and offers luxurious in-room spa services for additional relaxation on your weekend trip.

What's nearby? Visit Lyndhurst or Sunnyside and see a show at the Tarrytown Music Hall.

Address: 400 Benedict Avenue, Tarrytown, NY 10591, Phone: 800-616-4487

The Thayer Hotel in West Point has amazing vies of the United States Military Academy and Hudson River and is a national treasure that has hosted multiple presidents and international leaders over the years.

There are 151 guestrooms and suites, including twenty-two Executive Suites and two Presidential Suites.

All rooms have 32-inch flat-screen TVs with Direct TV and HBO, large work desks, oversized bathrooms with hair dryers and heat lamps, voice mail, Keurig coffee machines, irons, and high-speed internet.

You can choose from double beds, queen, or king beds. You can also get a room with a fridge or crib.

Pro tip: Remember to apply for the West Point visitor pass.

Romantic weekend idea: Enjoy the Sunday Champagne Brunch or dinner at MacArthur’s Riverview Restaurant with its old world charm and Gothic windows.

Where to eat: General Patton’s Tavern serves light meals and favorite drinks. Relax at Zulu Time Rooftop Bar and Lounge with its views of the Hudson.

Address: 674 Thayer Road, West Point, NY, Phone: 845-446-4731

Set in a historic 1880s homestead, Rose Hill Vineyards & Inn is one of the top wine country weekend getaways.

Surrounded by undulating farmlands in Mattituck, NY, this beautifully restored farmhouse offers a tranquil and secluded escape from the city. Four well-appointed guestrooms are spacious and light, with antique pine floors and modern en-suite bathrooms with deluxe amenities.

Start the day with a sumptuous farmhouse breakfast in the sunny breakfast room overlooking the vineyards, where a huge table is laden with seasonal creations and homemade delights, such as freshly baked scones, savory biscuits and slow-cooked eggs.

Local travel tip: Spend the day exploring the farm - stroll through the vineyards or take a scenic bike ride down Oregon Road.

More to explore: Mattituck offers a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, sailing, horseback riding, and kayaking.

Address: 2000 Oregon Rd, Mattituck, NY 11952, Phone: 631-804-0367

The Dan'l Webster Inn & Spa is a historic Cap Cod spa weekend getaway with 48 rooms and suites, perfect for couples or girlfriends. The Jarves Suites have romantic hand-carved beds, gas fireplaces, oversized whirlpool tubs, and heated tile floors. Amenities include eco-friendly 300-count cotton triple sheeting, micro-fiber bathrobes, and Olive Branch Botanical bath products. Just one hour from Boston and four and a half hours from New York, the inn is a relaxing getaway from the city.

A relaxing weekend getaway: Relax at the Beach Plum Spa with a massage, body treatment, manicure or pedicure. In the summer, swim laps in the outdoor pool which is surrounded by beautiful gardens, or rejuvenate in the heated whirlpool.

Where to eat: The Dan'l Webster Inn & Spa restaurant serves traditional favorites such as filet mignon and tender prime rib in four different dining rooms. The Music and Webster Rooms are candle-lit, and the Conservatory serves meals in the sun or moonlight.

Address: 149 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563, Phone: 800-444-3566

The Inn at Shelburne Farms in Vermont is a historic getaway located on a 1,400-acre working farm where visitors can learn about sustainable agriculture in a beautiful setting.

Accommodation options include individually decorated guest rooms, historic cottages and houses.

Pro tip: If you are looking for privacy, ask about the Treehouse, a 1890s bungalow surrounded by trees and views of Lake Champlain.

Where to eat: The inn restaurant is one of the best farm-to-table restaurants in the United States, featuring a seasonal menu made from locally sourced ingredients, including organic fruits and vegetables from the Market Garden, pasture-raised lamb, beef & veal, pastured eggs and delicious maple syrup.

Local travel tip: The Shelburne Farms campus is made up of several distinct areas, including the Farm Barn which houses the Children's Farmyard, an organic bakery, cheesemaking facility, a furniture maker and an elementary school.

The Coach Barn hosts the Art Exhibition & Sale in September and other nonprofit events.

Good to know: The Solar Orchard behind the Coach Barn generates enough power for 25 houses, in line with the farm's commitment to renewable energy.

Must know: The inn and the restaurant are open from May to October, but the Welcome Center & Farm Store remains open year-round.

Address: 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482, Phone: 802-985-8686

With stunningly decorated rooms spread out across four distinct buildings a well as an on-site farm-to-table restaurant and spa, Hasbrouck House stands out as one of the top accommodation options in Upstate NY and is a perfect place to base yourself for adventures in the local towns and natural areas like the Catskill Mountains and Minnewaska State Park. The rooms are spread out across the Hasbrouck House, Stable House, and Carriage House.

Pro tip: There's also a fourth building at the Hasbrouck House called The Cottage which is actually a three bedroom private home for larger groups.

For spa fans: Hasbrouck House features its own spa and wellness treatments. Services are available both in the privacy of your own room or in the private wellness center.

Where to eat: Hasbrouck House also features its own on-site fine dining restaurant: Butterfield. Inspired by the local history and culture, Butterfield aims to provide vibrant, exciting dishes that reflect the magic and aura of the Hudson Valley.

Using locally sourced ingredients, this farm-to-table restaurant offers some truly exceptional fine dining experiences at various hours of the day.

Address: 3805 Main St, Stone Ridge, NY 12484, Phone: 845-687-0736

From 6 accommodation options, spa, golf, the Wildlife Academy, a choice of pools and children's programs, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Southwestern Pennsylvania is all about choice. The resort is situated on 2,000 acres with 36-holes of championship golf, a 140-acre sporting facility and an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing school.

The Adventure Center at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort offers many fun activities for the whole family, including an animal nursery where you can see tigers and black bears. There is also horseback riding, daily art tours of the multi-million dollar Hardy Family Art Collection, cooking classes, wine tasting and 14 boutique shops. Head to the indoor kids' pool, just three feet deep, with your younger children. Or play on water slides at the Paradise Pool.

Children have many programs available to them, although some may be seasonal. Choose from full day and half day sessions filled with supervised activity and entertainment. Kids ages 4 through 15 have the most options, including Summer Olympics, day at the beach, the great outdoors and other themed programs. Get away for a well-deserved treatment at the wellness center which offers nearly 100 treatments and services, including Hydrotherapy tubs, aromatherapy, customized facials, body wraps and more. Kidz Spa is open to children ages 5-15, offering manicures, pedicures, salon cuts and styles, massages and facials. The spa for children combines relaxation with learning, a fun combination on a family trip.

Good to know: The Sundial Lodge can keep the whole family entertained for hours on end with its winter activities, bowling, arcade games, a retail shop and Adventure Headquarters.

Accommodation options range from the AAA Five-Diamond Falling Rock boutique hotel with 24-hour butler service and 42 luxury rooms and suites, to the affordable Maggie Valley RV Park with 20 spaces.

Chateau Lafayette, inspired by the Ritz hotel in Paris, is home to the $45 million dollar Hardy Family Art Collection.

Pro tip: Families who want the option of preparing their own meals on vacation can rent a Townhome with a full kitchen or one of the Luxury Homes.

Address: 1001 Lafayette Drive, Farmington, PA 15437, Phone: 866-344-6957

Blending sophisticated style, historic elegance, and warm hospitality, Shelter Island House has been offering guests a unique bed and breakfast experience on Long Island for years.

Established in the 1800s, the beautifully refurbished guesthouse boasts inspiring architecture, luxurious accommodations, exceptional amenities, and a warm and welcoming ambiance.

Shelter Island House boasts graciously sized rooms with chic décor, local artworks, private spa bathrooms, and modern amenities, including complimentary wireless Internet.

Good to know: The hotel features an array of amenities, including an on-site restaurant, bar and bakery, a swimming pool and bicycles to rent for exploring the island.

What's nearby? Shelter Island House is ideally located within walking distance of one of Long Island’s most beautiful beaches, and the Mashamock Nature Preserve, which is home to over 2,000 acres of pristine wilderness and wildlife.

Address: 11 Stearns Point Road, Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965, Phone: 631-749-1633 (Hotel) Phone: 631-749-5659 (The Tavern)

Only a two-hour drive from Manhattan, located in the beautiful Catskill Forest Preserve, the Emerson Resort and Spa is an upscale rustic getaway overlooking Esopus Creek and the magnificent Catskill Mountains.

The resort provides elegant and comfortable accommodations in a large modern 53-room inn or a charming Adirondack-style lodge, with three luxury suites with gas fireplaces, private decks, and all modern amenities.

The guests enjoy a full range of treatments at the luxury spa, original Catskill cuisine in the elegant Woodnotes Grille restaurant, and the fascinating World’s Largest Kaleidoscope.

Get pampered on your weekend trip: The widely acclaimed spa has 10 treatment rooms, a large fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub.

Fun fact: The World’s Largest Kaleidoscope is located in a former silo fitted with a mini-theater presenting “kaleidoscopic” films.

Good to know: Outside the silo is a shop and display area selling everything related to kaleidoscopes, such trippy tubes for kids and interactive, artist-made ‘scopes.

Address: 5340 NY-28, Mt Tremper, NY 12457, Phone: 845-688-2828

Hotel Saranac is a 100-year-old hotel and an iconic landmark located in the picturesque Saranac Lake village. A perfect base for exploring the surrounding Adirondack Mountains, especially in the fall foliage season, the hotel has been meticulously renovated with care to preserve its charm and architecture.

The magnificent Great Hall, inspired by a 14th century Italian palace, is there to greet the guests.

The rooms and suites also seamlessly blend modern and historical with ornate crown moldings, smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, and other modern amenities.

Stay here: Some rooms have sofas and desks, while suites add mini-fridges, private bedrooms, and additional TVs. Premium suites have a wet bars, sofas, and dining areas.

Pro tip: Guests enjoy shuttle services and mountain bikes to explore the mountain trails.

Good to know: The hotel also has the Campfire restaurant, Great Hall Bar, and Ampersand Spa and Salon.

Address: 100 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, Phone: 518-891-6900