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The city that never sleeps attracts between 50 and 60 million tourists every year, and yet New Yorkers often have only one idea in mind once on Friday evening: escape! Nature for sports enthusiasts, all inclusive hotels for families, casinos for revelers … Here are 6 ideas for weekends less than 2 hours from New York, which will appeal to all profiles.
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Weekend for lovers: Ocean City, New Jersey
How is it ?
Renowned also with families, Ocean City is also the ideal hideout for lovers who want to escape a few hours away from the bustle of the city. Why ? Because the city has kilometers of sandy beaches, and all that goes with it: the sunsets to admire are to die for.
Besides, the boardwalk d’Ocean City, recognizable among a thousand, is one of the landmarks of the city – it is even known worldwide. In addition to joggers, there is a parc d’attractions, bike rental shops, and many restaurants, facing the sea. Deliciously romantic.
Where is it ?
1 hour from New York, New Jersey, Ocean City is the largest city in Cape May County.
Weekend with friends: Kent, Connecticut
How is it ?
Big, green, quiet, Kent owns several State Parks, the Macedonia Brook and the Kent Falls, with miles of trails and forests to camp. Ideal for groups of sports buddies who want to breathe another chlorophyll than that of Central Park.
For others, there is Club Getaway. It is a mix of club med and summer camp, for adults, with a lot of activities, sports, a floating trampoline, a lake … Everything to spend a weekend well filled, especially with memories.
Where is it ?
On the border with the state of New York, in Connecticut, Kent hosts the Schaghticoke Indian reserve, and is located approximately 1h45 from New York.
Photo credit: flickr.com by Bob PB https://www.flickr.com/photos/7272600@N06/
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The weekend for athletes: New Paltz, New York
How is it ?
Historical (this is where one of the oldest slave cemeteries in the United States is located, as well as Huguenot Street, also very old), New Paltz welcomes the equally historic – and real attraction – Mohonk Mountain House, founded in 1869, an impressive Victorian castle nestled in the Hudson Valley and surrounded by 160 km2 of forest.
Needless to say, this forest and the others are full of hiking trails and magnificent views, and promise a bucolic break, far from everything. In case of a little heat stroke, direction “Split Rock”, a water hole reserved for the more adventurous …
Where is it ?
About 1h30 from New York City, New Paltz, in the state of New York, in the heart of the Catskill Mountains.
1000 Mountain Rest Rd
New Paltz, NEW 12561
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Weekend for revelers: Atlantic City, New Jersey
How is it ?
It’s here little sister of Las Vegas, with her 12 casinos, which makes it the 2nd favorite destination for players (2nd also in terms of income from games). Roulette, blackjack, poker, craps … It has everything to satisfy addicts of chance (or those who count cards very well).
Between 2 games, you can get some fresh air by the water: Atlantic City is also a charming seaside resort, a popular destination for holidaymakers who come to spend several days in the cool sea.
Where is it ?
East Coast Vegas is located in New Jersey, 2 hours from New York.
Weekend for artists: Beacon, New York
How is it ?
There reigns in this city a artistic spirit, unique, which attracts creative minds. Over 75,000 visitors meet each year in the city’s museum of modern and contemporary art He: Beacon, where exceptional art has been found since the 1960s. It is one of the largest spaces dedicated tomodern and contemporary art the United States.
Then stroll through the quiet streets of the city, and pass from Art Galeries in art galleries, shops in antique stores, along Main Street. Don’t miss the Hudson Beach Glass Gallery, which focuses on blown glass works with demonstrations.
Where is it ?
About an hour and a half from New York, Beacon is steeped in history: the city is located where there were before the villages that made up the country’s first colonies.
Family weekend: Poconos, Pennsylvania
How is it ?
Why families? Because Poconos welcomes different resorts all included, where they can spend holidays – or a weekend – without worrying about anything.
Golf, buffets, giant pools, activities for children, restaurants and bars, there is everything for parents to take it easy and the kids go wild during the day, and fall asleep slowly at night…
Where is it ?
At 1:45 am from New York, Poconos, Pennsylvania, is located in the mountains of the same name.
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