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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
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Rye Playland Amusement Park in WestchesterRye Playland Amusement Park in Westchester
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