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Metro-North

Leaving from Grand Central Station, the Metro-North Railroad is one of our favorite ways to get out of the city for an easy weekend away.

New Haven Line: Head east into Connecticut to discover the region’s best book sale in Southport, enjoy an artsy beach escape in Madison or walk the streets of architecturally rich New Haven.

Harlem Line: 

Hudson Line:

 

 

Amtrak

Amtrak is definitely a more expensive option, but if you have the cash, their Acela Express can transport you to Boston and Washignton D.C. in what feels like the blink of an eye.

 

New Jersey Transit

 

Long Island Railroad

 

Human Powered (Bike)

offMetro is a travel resource for city dwellers who want to get out of town–car-optional. oM reports on the best day trips and weekend getaways that are easily accessible via alternative modes of transportation, be it by bike, bus, subway, or boat. If you can’t make the weekends longer, strive to make them better. If you have questions or would like to share getaway ideas anywhere on the planet – please contact us at offmetro.com@gmail.com

Our Team

Contact us if you’d like to contribute!

Sarah Knapp 

Sarah Knapp is a Brooklyn based entrepreneur whose love for the outdoors and community building led her to the October 2013 creation of OutdoorFest. She has a BA in History, is a Wilderness First Responder and a NY state hiking, camp and boating guide. Her proudest achievement to date is reading the Aeneid in Latin. 

Allison Tibaldi | Former Editor, New York

allison tibaldiAllison was one of our first top writers and Chief Editor but is no longer working with offMetro. Allison is a native New Yorker, who has lived in Rome, Tuscany, Melbourne, Toronto and Los Angeles. She frequently contributed travel pieces to Family Travel Forum, using her own children as guinea pigs as they travel the globe. She never missed a chance to sample local delicacies, as her love for travel goes hand-in-hand with her love for food and wine. 

Josh Laskin 

Josh LaskinJosh Laskin is a freelance travel writer and photographer based in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. When he is not at work or on the road, you can find him in the mountains snowboarding, climbing, hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, and eating bagel bites.

Annie McBride 

Annie is a travel writer, environmentalist, and surfer based in Venice, CA. She heads up our West Coast team, keeps our grammatical errors in check, and makes sure our California writers always have a plan for their next adventure. Follow Annie’s travels @annelisemcb.

Carly Pifer | Senior Writer

Carly Pifer is a freelance writer who has been known to follow whims inspired by romantic movie scenes or colorful street style shots to India, Japan, Tunisia and Argentina. After stints living in Seoul, Boston, Paris and Los Angeles, writing and searching for something intangible, she landed somewhat steadily in Brooklyn and has begun to find inspiration in her more immediate surroundings. 

Kate E. O’Hara | Writer

Kate E. O’Hara is a New York based freelance writer and photographer who loves all things food—especially the people who make it and market it. Her writing aims to capture the essence of the food experience; the stories that go well beyond a plate of ingredients. In addition to her love of food, Kate is also known to have a hankering for red wine and craft beer. You can also find Kate on Instagram @foodpeoplepossibilities