Weekend getaways from NYC: Quick, easy and affordable escapes

Escape the city at the drop of a sun hat with these weekend getaways, including easy day trips to classic summer destinations like the Hamptons and Fire Island.

By Time Out contributors, edited by Sarah Bruning Tue May 21 2013

Weekend getaways: Quick, easy, affordable day trips and overnight escapes

Weekend getaways: Quick, easy, affordable day trips and overnight escapes Illustration: Tom Hislop

Don’t spend your precious days off waiting around in airport lounges; easy day trips and overnights are just a car, train or bus ride away. Whether you’re looking for adventurous outdoor activities, sunbathing, beaches off the beaten track, culinary destinations (lobster-shack road trip!) or culture, we’ve found plenty of weekend getaways to satisfy your wanderlust.

Weekend getaways and day trips from NYC

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    Find easy, affordable excursions to visit sculpture gardens, hiking trails, fishing towns, whitewater rapids, zip-line courses or beaches.
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