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.
Tue May 21 2013
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.
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