Weekend Getaways From NYC

In this guide, I’ve listed some of my favorite quiet weekend getaways from New York City so you can find a tranquil escape to reset. Learn more

Windham, Hudson Valley

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Lake Placid, The Adirondacks

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Lake George

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North Fork Peninsula, Long Island

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The Finger Lakes

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17 FANTASTIC WEEKEND GETAWAYS FROM NYC

As a tourist, it can be exciting to see the city that never sleeps, but as residents or visitors who have spent a while in the city, you might be thinking it’s time for a weekend getaway from NYC.

A weekend getaway, in my opinion, should be about escaping the noise of the city. As much as I love living in NY, I feel like it’s important for my sanity to escape once in a while.