{"id":36140,"date":"2013-04-15T12:51:45","date_gmt":"2013-04-15T16:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=36140"},"modified":"2019-06-25T07:45:30","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T11:45:30","slug":"travel-shoulder-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/36140\/travel-shoulder-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Travel Near NYC in Shoulder Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re among the 43% of Americans who say they’ll spend their tax refund on travel, you might as well book a trip that gives you the best bang for your hard-earned buck. For a peaceful and affordable getaway, there are several destinations that offer great deals and few crowds until\u2014and for some places, well beyond\u2014Memorial Day weekend.<\/p>\n

Whether you choose to hop a ferry to Block Island or Martha’s Vineyard, bike between North Fork vineyards and pristine beaches or pitch a tent on a secluded lake, plan a budget-friendly shoulder season escape with the help of these five guides.<\/p>\n

Block Island
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For two nights at the Blue Dory Inn: $270 now vs. $650 later<\/p>\n

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North Fork
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For one night at the Blue Iris Inn: $245 now vs. $590 later<\/p>\n

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Martha\u2019s Vineyard
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For one night at The Madison Inn: $89 now vs. $289 later<\/p>\n

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For one night at The Graham & Co: $99 now vs. $185 later<\/p>\n

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