Spring day trips from Long Island are a perfect way to celebrate the season and have a fun-filled family day. We have an action-packed list of dozens of awesome spring day trip adventures for enjoying those extra daylight hours with the kids. 

From interactive playgrounds to farm animal cuddles to quaint seaside towns, springtime day trips on Long Island offer a lot for kids. We’re lucky to be within driving or ferry distance of New York City, Connecticut, and New Jersey's best destination-worthy day trips, too.

Most of these springtime day trips will take anywhere from roughly one to three hours of travel time, depending on where on Long Island you live. Be sure to plan for extra time to allow for traffic, and pack water and snacks. 

To find even more inspiration, check out our Long Island Spring Break Fun Guide and our Family Day Trips and Getaways Guide.

Spring day trips in New Jersey are a great way for your family to enjoy the rising temps and increasing hours of sunshine, so we've rounded up dozens of wonderful out-and-back options in the Garden State. 

Looking for more? Our Spring Fun Guide is loaded with even more family-friendly ideas and our Family Activity Calendar is blooming with events.

These spring day trips from the NYC metro area are the perfect antidote to winter-induced stir-craziness. Whether you're looking for a fun way to fill the spring break holiday, or your family just needs a collective getaway, having this list of spring day trips from NYC at your fingertips provides plenty of daycation inspiration.

From hiking to smelling the blooms and strolling amid sculpture gardens, there is something on this list of spring day trips from the NYC metro area for everyone. Since we have a low tolerance for driving, all of these spring day trips are an easy drive from New York City. Find more seasonal inspiration in our Guide to Spring Activities and travel ideas in our Guide to Weekend Getaways.

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