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Family Day Trips and Weekend Getaways Guide

May 26 2010
Family Day Trips and Weekend Getaways Guide

Much as we love NYC, and there's certainly no end to the amazing things to do, there's something magical about getting out of the city too. Whether you need a little green grass and fresh air, you want to get a little sand between your toes, or you want to head to another metropolis for a change of pace, there are endless possibilities within driving distance of New York.

Don't have a car? Check out our section of car-free travel destinations. You'll find even more ideas on our other regional sites, like our NJ Day Trip Guide or our Connecticut Day Trip Guide. And don't forget to check out more guides and family travel ideas at travel.mommypoppins.com.

 

Family Friendly Destinations

30 New York City Family-Friendly Day Trips30 New York City Family-Friendly Day Trips
6 Great Family Weekend Getaway Mini-Vacations in Pennsylvania6 Great Family Weekend Getaway Mini-Vacations in Pennsylvania
10 Things To Do With Kids in Montauk, NY10 Things To Do With Kids in Montauk, NY
Weekend Getaways: The Hudson Valley's Rhinebeck, NYWeekend Getaways: The Hudson Valley's Rhinebeck, NY
Sag Harbor: New York's Non-Hampton Family Beach VacationSag Harbor: New York's Non-Hampton Family Beach Vacation
Things to Do on a Family Beach Vacation in The HamptonsThings to Do on a Family Beach Vacation in The Hamptons
Weekend Getaway: Family Fun in Mystic, ConnecticutWeekend Getaway: Family Fun in Mystic, Connecticut

Regional Resorts And Theme Parks

Weekend Getaway: Make a Splash at Great Wolf Lodge, PoconosWeekend Getaway: Make a Splash at Great Wolf Lodge, Poconos
Water Theme Parks Near NYCWater Theme Parks Near NYC
Sahara Sam's Oasis: New Jersey's New Indoor Water ParkSahara Sam's Oasis: New Jersey's New Indoor Water Park
Mohonk Mountain House: All Inclusive Family Resort in the Hudson ValleyMohonk Mountain House: All Inclusive Family Resort in the Hudson Valley
All-Inclusive Winter Family Resorts: Ridin-Hy RanchAll-Inclusive Winter Family Resorts: Ridin-Hy Ranch
All-Inclusive Winter Resorts: Woodloch Pines in the PoconosAll-Inclusive Winter Resorts: Woodloch Pines in the Poconos
Indoor Water Parks Near NYCIndoor Water Parks Near NYC

Car Free Travel Near NYC

5 Fun Day Trips From New York City Without A Car5 Fun Day Trips From New York City Without A Car
Fall Harvest Family-Friendly Car-Free Getaways From NYCFall Harvest Family-Friendly Car-Free Getaways From NYC
5 Labor Day Weekend Getaways from New York City via Bus or Train5 Labor Day Weekend Getaways from New York City via Bus or Train
Rye Playland Amusement Park in WestchesterRye Playland Amusement Park in Westchester
No-Car Skiing Day Trips: Ski Bus Deals and Packages from NYCNo-Car Skiing Day Trips: Ski Bus Deals and Packages from NYC
Science and Natural History Museum Day TripsScience and Natural History Museum Day Trips

 

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    Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. And while there are plenty of fun things to do in NYC—beaches, Governors Island, Coney Island and Victorian Gardens Amusement Park all open for the season—the three-day vacation is a great time to skip town and enjoy a quick...
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  • NYC Labor Day Weekend Trips: 8 Car-Free Family Getaways Near New York City
    The (unofficial) final weekend of summer is just a few days away and with the kids going back to school, the three-day holiday is the perfect time for one last family getaway. Over on our Travel site, we posted about a bunch of cool last-minute travel deals, most involving plane or car rides....
  • All-Inclusive Winter Family Resorts: Ridin-Hy Ranch
    [UPDATED: JANUARY 9, 2013] This is the second in a series of posts about All-Inclusive Winter Resorts for Family Vacations in the New York City Region. In our previous post, we reviewed Woodloch Pines Resort in the Poconos. If you like your vacations a little more on the rustic side, Ridin-Hy Ranch...
  • All-Inclusive Winter Resorts: Woodloch Pines in the Poconos
    [UPDATED: JANUARY 8, 2013] This is the first in a series of posts about All-Inclusive Winter Resorts for Family Vacations from New York. Many people think of the perfect winter vacation as an escape to somewhere warm and sandy, but why not take a different tack and enjoy a family vacation where you...
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    Just 100 miles from New York City, Philadelphia makes for an entertaining and educational day trip, especially with Memorial Day weekend and summer vacation coming up. The City of Brotherly Love has a spirit all its own and is loaded with history, and there are a variety of activities that will...
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    The new year is a time of reflecting. Looking back on 2010 there are so many great discoveries we made that we'd like to share. This week, in addition to our regular posts, we'll be sharing some of our favorite websites and other stuff that we've enjoyed this year, starting with some of the great...
  • Just in Time for Thanksgiving: Meet Pilgrims and Native Americans in Plymouth!
    One of best parts about living on the East Coast is that we are close to so many historic sites, including Plymouth Rock, the site of the first Thanksgiving.  History is much more fun and memorable when you get to experience it in real life!  We took the five hour drive up to Plymouth for...
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