{"id":57820,"date":"2017-08-10T08:38:56","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T12:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=57820"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:22:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T04:22:18","slug":"the-5-best-getaways-from-nyc-for-labor-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/57820\/the-5-best-getaways-from-nyc-for-labor-day\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Getaways from NYC for Labor Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re already counting down the days until Labor Day weekend, but you have little time to research a getaway, you&#8217;ve reached the right place.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Here are our top five ideas for getting away for the last big hurrah of summer.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38694 alignright lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/9075527571_e94853b886_b-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Surf Lodge, Montauk\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38694 alignright lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/9075527571_e94853b886_b-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Surf Lodge, Montauk\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/9075527571_e94853b886_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/9075527571_e94853b886_b-37x25.jpg 37w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/9075527571_e94853b886_b.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Head East:&nbsp;Montauk, New York<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget for all travelers: $1000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time in Transit: 3.5 hours by train.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get There: Take <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/lirr42.mta.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long Island Rail Road<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Penn Station to Montauk (about $25 each way).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlights: Exploring the rocky beach and watching the surfers around Montauk Point Lighthouse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Montauk is so easy to access from the city, you\u2019ll wonder why you never thought of it before. Bring your bike on the train or rent bikes at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Montauk Bike Shop<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for getting around town or enjoying these <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/3136\/biking-in-montauk-bike-rides\/\">four Montauk bike rides.<\/a> Start the day with fresh pastries at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Montauk Bake Shoppe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, coffee at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lefthandcoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Left Hand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then sandwiches and healthy juices at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jonismontauk.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joni\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for lunch, and later on tacos and guac at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tacombi.com\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tacombi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You will want to repeat that lineup the next day too. Take a morning surf lesson with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Montauk Board Rider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/13825\/ditch-plains-beach-montauk\/\">bike to Ditch Plains Beach<\/a>, and start the scenic 2.5 mile hike along <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shadmoor State Preserve Trail<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Later on, sink into the sunset with a cocktail and live music at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesurflodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Surf Lodge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cBeach hair don\u2019t care\u201d is the style philosophy in Montauk, so no need to wipe all the sand off your feet wherever you go.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-33227 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/8110898236_9ac13f5d49_z-e1502377692885-350x234.jpg\" alt=\"portland me\" width=\"350\" height=\"234\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-33227 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/8110898236_9ac13f5d49_z-e1502377692885-350x234.jpg\" alt=\"portland me\" width=\"350\" height=\"234\"><\/noscript><strong>Journey North:&nbsp;Portland, Maine<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget for all travelers: $1100<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time in Transit: 8 hours by bus. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get There: Take a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greyhound.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greyhound<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bus from Port Authority to Portland (about $40 each way).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlights: Touring the rocky islands off Portland by boat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portland is simply worth visiting for its incredible raw beauty and rugged coastlines. Add on some incredible meals in town (Portland\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/57049\/portland-maine-food\/\">growing food scene<\/a> is widely-celebrated) and round out a perfect long weekend. Stroll the cobblestone streets, boutiques, and restaurants, of the Old Port. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hop on a ferry<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a day trip to the islands or stay on one overnight for uninterrupted peace and quiet. Lunch at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/duckfat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duck Fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; we recommend ordering Belgian Fries for the table, if not for your meal. Splurge on dinner and expertly-crafted cocktails at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Provisions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To round out a memorable culinary weekend, grab a potato-based donut in the morning from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theholydonut.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Holy Donut<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (be a good friend and take some back to NYC). It\u2019ll be a sweet end to your salty weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57832 size-medium alignright lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Lake-Placid-by-Peter-C-in-Toronto-Canada-350x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"234\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57832 size-medium alignright lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Lake-Placid-by-Peter-C-in-Toronto-Canada-350x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Lake-Placid-by-Peter-C-in-Toronto-Canada-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Lake-Placid-by-Peter-C-in-Toronto-Canada-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Lake-Placid-by-Peter-C-in-Toronto-Canada-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Lake-Placid-by-Peter-C-in-Toronto-Canada.jpg 1531w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript>Go Upstate: Lake Placid, New York<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget for all travelers: $1200<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time in Transit: Just under 5 hours by bus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get There: Take a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greyhound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bus from Port Authority to Lake Placid (about $150 roundtrip).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlights: Mastering standup paddleboard yoga on glassy Mirror Lake. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Placid is the ultimate outdoorsy getaway. Plan to spend the majority of your time here outside, only dipping into restaurants to refuel and shops to pick up extra hiking socks. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent standup paddleboards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Mirror Lake (try morning SUP Yoga or take a guided tour), or stay on land and bike along the road parallel to the Ausable River, aptly named Riverside Drive. There are multiple <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakeplacid.com\/do\/golf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">golf courses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the area, so scenic that even a non-golfer would enjoy. Take in the panoramic view from the top of Cascade Mountain, a satisfying moderate hike that won\u2019t take the whole day (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trail options are endless<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Refuel midday with soup, a sandwich, and the popular Bloody Mary at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cottage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. At the end of the day, dig into the brisket sandwich or award-winning wings at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoke Signals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then cleanse your palate with a local brew. With long days and hearty meals, you will sleep well in Lake Placid.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-57829 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Biking-in-Cleveland-e1502377890326-350x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-57829 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Biking-in-Cleveland-e1502377890326-350x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Biking-in-Cleveland-e1502377890326-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Biking-in-Cleveland-e1502377890326-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Biking-in-Cleveland-e1502377890326.jpg 813w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Explore the Mid-West: Cleveland, Ohio<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget for all travelers: $1300<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time in Transit: 1.5 hours by air.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get There: Fly from New York City to Cleveland (about $250 roundtrip)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlights: Surprising your friends on Instagram with the beauty of the &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/27134\/fun-things-to-do-in-cleveland-ohio\/\">Brooklyn of the Midwest<\/a>&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While your buddies get a buzz at the beach, you can spend your weekend immersed in the \u2018Emerald Necklace\u2019 park system around Cleveland, reconnecting with trees. This network of parks span 21,000 acres, providing visitors endless green space for hiking, biking, fishing, and waterfall chasing. Pack lunch and hike for the day through <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/the-offmetro-guide-to-national-parks-without-a-car\/#ohio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cuyahoga National Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, visit the 65-foot <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brandywine Falls<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and later on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chagrin Falls<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, conveniently located in town near a good meal at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jekyll\u2019s Kitchen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jenis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jeni\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ice cream shop. With over 70 miles of paved trails each, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emerald Necklace Trail<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the iconic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Towpath Trail<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are ideal for a long bike ride. Cool off by the ocean at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Cleveland offers the right balance of greenery, waterways, and comfort food for an adventurous (though not overly-strenuous) weekend away.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-57830 alignright lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Rhode-Island-Beach-by-U.S.-Fish-and-Wildlife--e1502377917978-350x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"234\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-57830 alignright lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Rhode-Island-Beach-by-U.S.-Fish-and-Wildlife--e1502377917978-350x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Rhode-Island-Beach-by-U.S.-Fish-and-Wildlife--e1502377917978-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Rhode-Island-Beach-by-U.S.-Fish-and-Wildlife--e1502377917978.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Go off The Beaten Path: Narragansett, RI<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget for all travelers: $1200<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time in Transit: 4 hours by bus and taxi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get There: Take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amtrak<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Penn Station to Kingston Railroad Station (about $120 roundtrip) then take a 20-minute taxi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlights: Eating fresh seafood dockside, while watching the fishing boats unload their catch. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narragansett is the chill beach weekend getaway. You will spend most of your time on the four beaches in town &#8211; rotate between Narragansett Beach, Salty Brine State Beach, Scarborough State Beach, and Roger Wheeler State Beach. Kayak the Narrow River at sunset or take a guided tour with a naturalist at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narrow River Kayaks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Galilee village is home to the largest fishing port in Rhode Island &#8211; watch the boats go in and out of the marina, while dining dockside. &nbsp;&nbsp;Enjoy a memorable meal at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.auntcarriesri.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aunt Carrie&#8217;s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, family-run for 97 years, where you can try their famous clamcake and homemad dessert. If you need a break from the beach then head inland to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canonchet Farm<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 175 acres of wetlands, forests, brooks, and ponds, for nature walks and bird watching. Take an early <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ferry<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Point Judith <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/16575\/things-to-do-in-block-island\/\">to Block Island<\/a> for a day full of beaches, biking, and ice cream. Kick back and enjoy the beaches and sea to table dining in and around Narragansett.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photos by&nbsp;<a class=\"owner-name truncate\" title=\"Go to Peter C in Toronto Canada&#039;s photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pchiu\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peter C in Toronto Canada<\/a>, Silvie Snow-Thomas,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re already counting down the days until Labor Day weekend, but you have little time to research a getaway, you&#8217;ve reached the right place.&nbsp; Here are our top five ideas for getting away for the last big hurrah of summer. Head East:&nbsp;Montauk, New York Budget for all travelers: $1000 Time in Transit: 3.5 hours [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":57831,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[325,757,1932,747,770,1934,969,364,947,956,874,353,748,316],"tags":[238,116,31,21,177,381,293,280,1935,133,65,449,282,9651,169,58],"class_list":{"0":"post-57820","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-new-york","8":"category-activity-2","9":"category-adirondacks","10":"category-bus-2","11":"category-food-drink","12":"category-lake-placid","13":"category-locations","14":"category-maine","15":"category-montauk-new-york-2","16":"category-plane-2","17":"category-portland-maine-2","18":"category-rhode-island","19":"category-train-2","20":"category-weekend-getaways","21":"tag-adventure","22":"tag-amtrak","23":"tag-bar","24":"tag-beach","25":"tag-bike","26":"tag-biking","27":"tag-budget-friendly","28":"tag-cultural-getaway","29":"tag-labor-day","30":"tag-outdoors","31":"tag-park","32":"tag-restaurants","33":"tag-romantic","34":"tag-sponsored-post","35":"tag-weekend-getaway","36":"tag-wine"},"acf":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":57831,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Boat-Out-ot-Sea-e1502377971765-350x197.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57820","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57820"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57820\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57831"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57820"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57820"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57820"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}