{"id":16659,"date":"2010-10-16T10:52:24","date_gmt":"2010-10-16T14:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T21:13:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T01:13:19","slug":"top-getaways","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/top-getaways\/","title":{"rendered":"offMetro’s 51 Favorite Car-Free Getaways Near NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Winter
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The Adventurers Guide to Winter Activities Near NYC<\/a>
\nOver the River and Through the Woods to Jim Thorpe<\/a>
\nSnowy Seasides: 6 Winter Beach Getaways Near NY<\/a>
\nFancy a Winter Getaway Near NYC? | 10 Cool Hotel Packages<\/a><\/div>\n
Short and Sweet: 8 Quick Chocolate Getaways Near Manhattan<\/a><\/div>\n
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Eight Winter Wine Events Near NYC<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Long Island (Hamptons, Montauk, Shelter Island) <\/strong><\/p>\n

Braving the Waves: A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Surfing in Montauk<\/a>
\n<\/a> Take Your Bike to Three Long Island Vineyards in North Fork<\/a>
\nCruising Montauk: Four Bike Rides for the Long Island Weekend
\n<\/a>Vine Time: A Guide to Long Island\u2019s North Fork Wineries<\/a>
\nPre-Summer Travel: Switching Gears on Shelter Island<\/a><\/p>\n

Romantic Retreats <\/strong><\/p>\n

A Romantic Getaway to New York\u2019s Finger Lakes Region<\/a>
\nSexy Deals: Five Romantic Getaways Near NYC<\/a>
\nFive Great (Green!) Spa Getaways Near New York City<\/a>
\nThe Bus Stops Here: Traveling on the Bucks County Wine Trail<\/a><\/div>\n

Family Fun <\/strong><\/p>\n

Six Kid-Friendly Museums Near NYC
\n<\/a>Five of the Best Family Resorts in the Northeast
\n<\/a>The Fall Family Getaway Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

Small Town Retreats<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Cape Elizabeth, a Cozy Eco Retreat by the Sea
\n<\/a>The Quintessential Fall Escape: Historic New Hope, PA<\/a>
\nWhat a Growing Locavore Movement Looks Like: Things to Do in the Berkshires<\/a>
\nRailway to Small Town Heaven: Things to Do in Rhinebeck, NY<\/a>
\nWoodstock, NY: In Search of the Last Hippie<\/a>
\nUp the River, A Cache of Olde-World Charm<\/a>
\nGreenport, NY: A Taste of Wine, History, and the Sea<\/a>
\nFive Upstate New York Getaways<\/a>
\nHistoric Haunts: Tip Toeing Over Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow
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Outer Borough Adventures<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where to Picnic in New York: Seven Scenic Spots Near NYC<\/a>
\nChef de Queens: Exploring Julie Powell\u2019s Long Island City<\/a>
\nIn Van Cortlandt Park, Walking the Trails Less Traveled<\/a>
\nFinding Things to Do in Red Hook Amid the Rough-and-Tumble<\/a><\/p>\n

Art + Culture <\/strong><\/p>\n

A Self-Guided Brooklyn Graffiti Tour<\/a><\/div>\n
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The Unforgettable Artwork of Isamu Noguchi<\/a><\/div>\n
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Piece of Mind: Storm King Art Center<\/a>
\nBright Books, Big City: Four Literary Ways to Rediscover NYC <\/a>
\nPut Your Record On: The Hunt For Vinyl In The Outer Boroughs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Other Cities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Be a Tourist in Your Own State Capital: Things to Do in Albany, NY<\/a><\/div>\n
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District of Deals: Where to Save (and Spend) on Everything D.C.<\/a><\/div>\n
Maine Things: Pounding the Streets and Shores of Portland<\/a><\/div>\n
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Beyond the Liberty Bell: Finding What\u2019s New in an Old Town<\/a><\/div>\n
The Adventures of a Connecticut Yankee in Mark Twain\u2019s Court<\/a><\/div>\n
A Closer Look at Providence\u2019s Cultural and Culinary Attractions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Outdoor Adventures<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 17 Best Camping Sites Near NYC
\n<\/a>Off Season Adventures: Things to Do in Block Island<\/a>
\nHike Like a Local in Westchester: The Historic Croton Aqueduct Trail<\/a>
\nA Breath of Invincibility: Rock Climbing in the Gunks<\/a>
\nDude, Forget Your Car: Nine Easily Accessible Beaches<\/a>
\nCity Island Hike: Get into the Spring of Things
\n<\/a>Summer Breeze: Sailing the Arabella in New England
\n<\/a>Outdoor Adventure: Hiking Breakneck Ridge<\/a>
\nAn Eco-cation: Stone Barns Center for Agriculture and Food<\/a><\/p>\n

Pet-friendly
\n<\/strong>Have Dog, Will Travel: 7 Pet\u2013Friendly Getaways Near NYC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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