Day Trips



Outdoor Rise

Rise to the Occasion: A Free NYC Festival Celebrates the Outdoors

“I was exposed to the outdoors at an early age. I was five when my dad and uncle decided to

Dumbo

Tourist in Your Own Town: Dumbo, Brooklyn

Gifted with two unscheduled hours on a bright Sunday afternoon—not enough to get out of town, but plenty of time

scallops

Great Catch: A Sustainable Guide to Eating Fresh Seafood in NYC

Dr. Boris Worm once predicted the collapse of the commercial fishing industry by 2048. The way he saw it, if

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Branch Brook Park

Cory Booker’s Newark: The Best Things to Do Beyond the Terminal

Cory Booker, Newark Mayor and budding superhero, answered a suite of questions last month during his second Reddit AMA, fielding

finger lakedd

Top 101 Car-Free Getaways Near NYC

While the offMetro staff travels year round, unable to let too many weekends go by without enjoying some type of

Time's Up Rides

Great Bike Rides Around NYC With the Time’s Up Bike Co-Op

The members of the Time’s Up bike co-op have a passion for bicycles—the kind of passion that makes a person

Carpingo

On the Road With Carpingo: The NYC Car Share Service For Adventures Great and Small

I’ve lived in Brooklyn for several years, and have been trawling the eastern seaboard (and beyond) on offMetro’s behalf for

Cherry Blossom Fest

Five Colorful Winter Escapes Near NYC

During these cold, dreary days, a ray of color may be all the inspiration you need to board a train