The Hudson Valley in New York is home to some incredible hikes, great views and awesome towns with good eats. What many don’t realize is that it’s also home to the Angry Orchard cider house. After discovering that Angry Orchard had a cider house in NY, we quickly booked a tour, headed up for a day trip from NYC and …
Day Trips
Not far from Manhattan is Sandy Hook, New Jersey. Sandy Hook is home to some great beaches and is one of our favorite summer day trips from NYC. Sandy Hook is apart of the Gateway National Recreation Area and is located at the most northern part of Monmouth County. As an overview, you can catch a 30-minute ferry from Manhattan …
In Manhattan, just south of Wall Street, is Governors Island. Governors Island is 172 acres of car-free space to walk around. Filled with chairs, hammocks, biking trails and historic buildings to explore you will not be bored. Pair this with the unobstructed and sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and it cannot be missed. Governors Island is located 800 yards …
We love living in NYC and everything the bustling city has to offer. However, sometimes you just need a weekend away. Whenever we see a free weekend we start brainstorming for a road trip. Lucky for us, NYC is surrounded by so many great spots to visit. Below we’ve compiled a list of the best road trips from NYC. Beacon, …
Don’t get us wrong, we love NYC and everything it has to offer, but sometimes you just need to get out for a bit. You know what we mean? Well, Beacon, NY is the place to get outside the city and enjoy a slower pace. Beacon, NY is like stepping into a Hallmark movie. Not only is it a close …