Day Trips from New York City
Mandy Hegarty is a writer who specializes in food and travel. Currently based in Dublin, Ireland, she’s previously lived in New York, London, and Montreal. She has written for the likes of Time Out New York, Air Canada, and Singapore Airlines.
Mandy Hegarty is a writer who specializes in food and travel. Currently based in Dublin, Ireland, she’s previously lived in New York, London, and Montreal. She has written for the likes of Time Out New York, Air Canada, and Singapore Airlines.
Hi, I'm Mandy!Mandy Hegarty is a writer who specializes in food and travel. Currently based in Dublin, Ireland, she’s previously lived in New York, London, and Montreal. She has written for the likes of Time Out New York, Air Canada, and Singapore Airlines.
Hi, I'm Mandy!Mandy Hegarty is a writer who specializes in food and travel. Currently based in Dublin, Ireland, she’s previously lived in New York, London, and Montreal. She has written for the likes of Time Out New York, Air Canada, and Singapore Airlines.
One of the world’s greatest cities, New York has plenty of attractions to keep visitors busy. But if you want to get out of the five boroughs for a while, you’ll find a whole host of nearby attractions that also captivate and charm. Here are a few ways to escape NYC on a day trip:
Woodbury Common
About 48 miles (77 kilometers) from NYC
Just an hour’s drive from Manhattan, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is a paradise for fashion-loving bargain hunters. The center boasts more than 200 stores selling discounted goods, ranging from designer clothes to jewelry. Opt for a shopping tour from Manhattan to enjoy round-trip transportation and plenty of free time to drain your bank account.
Philadelphia
About 95 miles (153 kilometers) from NYC
Philadelphia lies within easy reach of NYC, whether you’re driving or taking the train. Visit the iconic Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, then tuck into a Philly cheesesteak. If you’re driving, make a stop in rural Pennsylvania on your way back to the Big Apple and learn about the local Amish communities.
The Hamptons
Distances vary
A much-loved summer escape for New Yorkers, the Hamptons are a string of upscale seaside villages and towns scattered along the eastern part of Long Island. Swap the busy sidewalks of NYC for a relaxing day of beach strolls, wine tastings, and seafood feasts at bayside restaurants.
Boston
About 215 miles (345 kilometers) from NYC
Boston’s , are a ways from Manhattan, so if you want to spend a day seeing the city’s celebrated sites, head out early, and hop on a train, a bus, or even a quick flight to Beantown. To learn as much as possible about the city’s colonial history, take a tour of the Freedom Trail, a red-brick path in the downtown area that wanders past museums and historic sites.
Washington DC
About 230 miles (370 kilometers) from NYC
Washington is not just the political capital of the US; it is also one of the country’s most important cultural centers and home to the Smithsonian Institution’s many fascinating museums and galleries. Day tours from NYC to DC depart early and do their best to maximize travelers’ time in the attraction-packed capital.
Niagara Falls
About 308 miles (496 kilometers) from NYC
Though these iconic falls are a long way from NYC, they can still make an excellent day trip for travelers willing to hop on a short flight to one of the area’s regional airports. Once off the plane, you can take a trip out to the thundering cascade on the sightseeing boat the Maid of the Mist and also photograph the falls from key viewing sites before heading back to the city in time for bed.
