Weekend getaways to NYC provide us residents a much-needed break from the chaotic energy of our beloved home—and then, after a few days away, remind us why we couldn’t live anywhere else. Weekend trips offer visitors the chance to combine a trip to New York with a side trip to quaint towns in the Hudson Valley, the forested mountains of upstate, or the coastal villages of New England.
Many thanks New York CityList of’s long list airports, trains, ferriesWith a little planning, you can easily reach all of these destinations from Manhattan. The New York-based editors of the Condé Nast Traveler Finesse is the key to a great long weekend.
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