{"id":58413,"date":"2017-09-07T14:31:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-07T18:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=58413"},"modified":"2025-08-21T09:10:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T13:10:29","slug":"the-5-best-budget-getaways-from-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/58413\/the-5-best-budget-getaways-from-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Budget Getaways From New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/198920_1325734360681_1750573238_578464_6715149_n-e1504807027496.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27981 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/198920_1325734360681_1750573238_578464_6715149_n-e1504807027496.jpg\" alt=\"Washington D.C. \" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27981 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/198920_1325734360681_1750573238_578464_6715149_n-e1504807027496.jpg\" alt=\"Washington D.C. \" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/198920_1325734360681_1750573238_578464_6715149_n-e1504807027496.jpg 719w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/198920_1325734360681_1750573238_578464_6715149_n-e1504807027496-350x197.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Washington D.C.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Cheapest Way from New York City to Washington D.C.: <\/em><em>Bolt Bus\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While we all know there are definitely ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/6357\/travel-deals-in-dc\/\">spend money in D.C<\/a>., the capital provides free activities galore if you know where to look. Head to the capital for some federally funded fun and affordable eats. Perfect for the history-buff!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The United States Botanical Garden<\/li>\n<li>Washington Monument<\/li>\n<li>National Geographic Museum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/27958\/free-things-to-do-dc\/\">Free Things to Do in D.C.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/5286973165_07f835807d_z-e1504807249338.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27593 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/5286973165_07f835807d_z-e1504807249338.jpg\" alt=\"Baltimore Maryland\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27593 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/5286973165_07f835807d_z-e1504807249338.jpg\" alt=\"Baltimore Maryland\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/5286973165_07f835807d_z-e1504807249338.jpg 640w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/5286973165_07f835807d_z-e1504807249338-350x197.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Baltimore, Maryland<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Cheapest way from New York City to Baltimore: Bolt Bus\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If seafood, history and shopping excite you, we recommend heading to Baltimore\u00a0to chow down on the city&#8217;s unbelievably fresh <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/6533\/best-baltimore-crab-cakes\/\">seafood<\/a>, exploring the multitude of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/5565\/baltimore-second-hand-shops\/\">thrift store shopping<\/a>\u00a0options and then diving into a historian created walking tour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Baltimore Museum of Art<\/li>\n<li>Star Spangled Banner Trail<\/li>\n<li>Lexington Market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/27522\/baltimore-getaway\/\">11 Budget-Friendly Reasons to Plan a Baltimore Getaway<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Amtrak-Downeaster-e1504724773322.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58423 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Amtrak-Downeaster-e1504724759967-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Amtrak Downeaster\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58423 size-large lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Amtrak-Downeaster-e1504724759967-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Amtrak Downeaster\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Brunswick, Maine<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>The Cheapest Way from New York City to Maine: <a href=\"http:\/\/amtrak.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amtrak<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Looking to getaway from all big cities? A journey North to <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/33698\/things-to-do-in-brunswick-maine\/\">Brunswick<\/a> is your answer. Here you can find cheap food, weekly Whiskey Tastings,\u00a0easy access to nature, and killer deals on lodging, especially in the winter. As the home to Bowdoin College, the town also hosts a wide array of speakers and an excellent public transit system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Androscoggin River Pathway<\/li>\n<li>Bowdoin Art Gallery<\/li>\n<li>Sea Dog Brewing Company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong><em> <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/33698\/things-to-do-in-brunswick-maine\/\">A Budget Friendly Getaway to Brunswick<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Greenwich-by-Paul-Sableman-e1503951300944.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58259 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Greenwich-by-Paul-Sableman-e1503951281651-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Greenwich Conneticut\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58259 size-large lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Greenwich-by-Paul-Sableman-e1503951281651-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Greenwich Conneticut\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Greenwich Connecticut<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>The Cheapest Way from New York City to Greenwich: <a href=\"http:\/\/as0.mta.info\/mnr\/schedules\/sched_form.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metro-North\u00a0off peak ticket.<\/a><\/em><strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/22053\/greenwich-connecticut-getaway\/\">Greenwich<\/a> <\/strong>usually conjures up images of expensive jewelry and polo shirts and while it may be home to some of the wealthiest people in America, there are also affordable ways to enjoy art, the outdoors and local events throughout the town. Plus, it&#8217;s so close to New York City, you&#8217;ll hardly be finishing your morning coffee when you arrive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meli-Melo crepes<\/li>\n<li>The Bendheim Gallery<\/li>\n<li>Events at the Polo Club<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/22053\/greenwich-connecticut-getaway\/\">Frugal Finds: A Day Getaway to Greenwich<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/7405650556_644fb6f6a1_k-e1470778119618.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52947 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/7405650556_644fb6f6a1_k-e1465074025546-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Newport Rhode Island\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52947 size-large lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/7405650556_644fb6f6a1_k-e1465074025546-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Newport Rhode Island\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Newport, Rhode Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>The Cheapest Way from New York City to Newport: Peter Pan Bus<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Delicious food at the newly opened Mission Restaurant, spectacular mansions to explore, and an an affordable spa day option, make <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/52383\/newport-ri\/\">Newport<\/a> the best all around option for a budget friendly weekend away. Newport is also an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts, especially during the summer, with options to hike, bike, and sail throughout the town.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hydrotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Hiking<\/li>\n<li>Gilded-era mansions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/52383\/newport-ri\/\">Five New Reasons to Visit Newport, RI<\/a>\u00a0or for the outdoor enthusiast\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/56819\/newport-rhode-island-the-best-outdoor-activities\/\">Newport, Rhode Island: The Best Outdoor Activities<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Stretch your budget further by booking through <a href=\"http:\/\/travelwits.com\/?utm_campaign=tripkits_offmetro_newyork_all_om_postlink&amp;utm_medium=cpp&amp;utm_source=offmetro.com\">TravelWits<\/a>. They bundle your transportation and hotel for the best rates for getaways from New York City. If you&#8217;re looking for romantic getaways by budget, see <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/57742\/mid-summer-romance-5-places-to-escape-by-budget\/\">Mid Summer Romance: 5 Places to Escape by Budget<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo: Freer Sackler and Galleries of Art,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jive667\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jive667<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0<a class=\"owner-name truncate\" title=\"Go to Paul Sableman&#039;s photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pasa\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paul Sableman,\u00a0<\/a><a class=\"owner-name truncate\" title=\"Go to Joey Lax-Salinas&#039;s photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/joeybls\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"53\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joey Lax-Salinas<\/a>,<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington D.C. Cheapest Way from New York City to Washington D.C.: Bolt Bus\u00a0 While we all know there are definitely ways to spend money in D.C., the capital provides free activities galore if you know where to look. Head to the capital for some federally funded fun and affordable eats. Perfect for the history-buff! Highlights: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":110,"featured_media":57721,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[316,757,784,749,747,829,770,855,748,1867],"tags":[238,116,40,31,293,280,145,130,212,144,36,18,133,282,84,9651,169],"class_list":{"0":"post-58413","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-weekend-getaways","8":"category-activity-2","9":"category-adventure-activity-2","10":"category-boat-2","11":"category-bus-2","12":"category-culture-2","13":"category-food-drink","14":"category-health-2","15":"category-train-2","16":"category-transit-type","17":"tag-adventure","18":"tag-amtrak","19":"tag-art","20":"tag-bar","21":"tag-budget-friendly","22":"tag-cultural-getaway","23":"tag-dining","24":"tag-green","25":"tag-hiking","26":"tag-hotel","27":"tag-metro-north","28":"tag-museum","29":"tag-outdoors","30":"tag-romantic","31":"tag-shopping","32":"tag-sponsored-post","33":"tag-weekend-getaway"},"acf":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":57721,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/TravelWits-Header-e1500328022840-350x197.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58413","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\/110"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58413"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58413\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58413"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58413"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58413"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}