{"id":309701,"date":"2026-07-30T12:01:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/309701\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T12:01:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:01:15","slug":"8-best-weekend-getaways-from-nyc-from-the-hamptons-to-montreal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/309701\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best Weekend Getaways From NYC, From the Hamptons to Montr\u00e9al"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The paradox of living in New York City is that even those who love its frenetic pace eventually find themselves craving the exact opposite. The cure isn\u2019t necessarily a two-week escape to Italy\u2014although that kind of trip absolutely has its time and place. More often, it\u2019s as simple as throwing together a weekender bag, booking the next train or afternoon flight, and disappearing before anyone notices you\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, when it comes to weekend getaways, New Yorkers are spoiled for choice, but the best ones have a few things in common. They\u2019re easy to reach, have a hotel you\u2019ll immediately fantasize about moving into, and just enough restaurants, boutiques, museums, beaches\u2014or whatever your ideal weekend happens to involve. That way you can focus on the most important task at hand: doing absolutely nothing you don\u2019t want to do. By the time Monday rolls around, you\u2019ll feel like a new person. From the beaches of Long Island to the storybook towns of New England, these are the best weekend getaways from NYC.<\/p>\n

Newport, Rhode Island<\/p>\n

For mansions, polo, and seaside living<\/p>\n

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Castle Hill Inn<\/p>\n

Newport embodies everything that makes for a great getaway: fabulous Gilded Age mansions (many of which are now museums<\/a>), leisure pursuits at the International Tennis Hall of Fame<\/a> as well as Newport Polo,<\/a> America\u2019s oldest polo club, and, as the sailing capital of the world, a never-ending supply of ways to get out on the water. There\u2019s great shopping on Bannister\u2019s Wharf and Thames Street, as well as restaurants ranging from coastal Italian at Giusto<\/a> to unfussy seafood at Flo\u2019s Clam Shack.<\/a> Book a sunset sail with America\u2019s Cup Charters<\/a> and you\u2019ll be living your best life in no time.<\/p>\n

The hotel scene is fantastic, too. Book The Pell<\/a> for a family-friendly atmosphere with a pool, The Chanler<\/a> for stunning suites housed in a Gilded Age mansion directly on Newport\u2019s famous Cliff Walk, or one of the most luxurious rooms on the entire East Coast: the beach cottages at Castle Hill Inn,<\/a> where you can step outside your door and onto the hotel\u2019s private beach.<\/p>\n

Hudson Valley, New York<\/p>\n

For farm stands and antiquing<\/p>\n

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Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection<\/p>\n

No other getaway destination has changed as much over the last decade as the Hudson Valley, which has evolved from a sleepy destination into a dynamic, fast-changing hotspot. Today, it is truly the choose-your-own-adventure of NYC getaways, complete with everything from pulse-pounding hikes to quiet villages where you can get lost in a day of antiquing. For luxury lovers, book one of the freestanding cabins at Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection,<\/a> which has a fantastic spa as well as miles of trails on-site. But for something a little more intimate and tucked away, check out Troutbeck,<\/a> a 250-acre estate which has been a staple of the region since the 1700s. At just two hours on the Metro-North from Manhattan, this is a hard getaway to beat in terms of convenience.<\/p>\n

East Hampton, New York<\/p>\n

For East End elegance<\/p>\n

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The Hedges Inn\/Greg Kessler<\/p>\n

The Hamptons may have a reputation for exclusivity, but their natural beauty and convenience from New York City are undeniable. East Hampton, specifically, is where the fantasy of Hamptons living still feels most magical\u2014and if it\u2019s good enough for Ina Garten, it\u2019s good enough for us. The hotel everyone is talking about right now is the newly renovated Hedges Inn,<\/a> a historic property where each room is different, the valet team will do a complete beach setup for you, and the restaurant Swifty\u2019s serves perfect martinis and unapologetically lavish seafood towers. Yes, this is some of the most astronomical real estate in the world, but it\u2019s still the simple pleasures that East Hampton does best: borrow one of the hotel\u2019s bikes, linger on Main Beach, and shop on Newtown Lane if you must.<\/p>\n

New Hope, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

For a vibrant arts scene<\/p>\n

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Carversville Inn\/Juan Vidal<\/p>\n

Just across the Delaware River from New Jersey, New Hope feels like the sort of town that stepped out of a Hallmark movie. Colorful storefronts house galleries, bookstores, vintage boutiques, and caf\u00e9s, while the historic Bucks County Playhouse<\/a> offers theater all year round. Wander by the canal, browse the shops, or walk\u2014walk!\u2014across the bridge to New Jersey for a change of scenery. New Hope is equal parts bohemian and refined, and, unlike other getaways near NYC, is perfectly suited to a long weekend and still has its \u201cbest kept secret\u201d air. You\u2019ll want to stay a few miles outside of town at the new Carversville Inn,<\/a> a design-forward boutique hotel complete with Frette linens in every room and a French-inspired brasserie that is one of the best restaurants in the region.<\/p>\n

Palm Beach, Florida<\/p>\n

For a tropical escape<\/p>\n

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The Colony Hotel<\/p>\n

There\u2019s very little that a weekend of tropical sunshine can\u2019t fix, and Palm Beach is a go-to for Florida-loving New Yorkers. Ever since the pandemic, this enclave has truly flourished with hotels, restaurants, art, and shopping. Check into The Colony Hotel,<\/a> a favorite of the fashion set, where mornings begin with coffee by the pool and the Atlantic Ocean is just a short stroll away. Or book a room at the elegant White Elephant Palm Beach,<\/a> where the sceney restaurant Lola41<\/a> slings some of the best sushi on the island and luxury shopping at the Royal Poinciana Plaza is just a block away. Wherever you land, be sure to pack your best Lilly Pulitzer<\/a> dress\u2014or pick one up on Worth Avenue as a souvenir.<\/p>\n

Boston, Massachusetts<\/p>\n

For history, shopping, and dining<\/p>\n

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Raffles Boston<\/p>\n

Why trade one city for another? Here\u2019s why: Boston has a completely different character from New York and has quietly become one of the East Coast\u2019s most rewarding city breaks. The historic stuff is all still there, of course\u2014from the rambling paths of the Public Garden to the historic sites along the Freedom Trail\u2014but these days, the city\u2019s biggest draw is everything that\u2019s new.<\/p>\n

Raffles Boston<\/a> (North America\u2019s first Raffles hotel), the intimate Whitney Hotel<\/a>, and The Newbury<\/a> have raised the bar for luxury accommodations and personalized service, while neighborhoods like the Seaport have transformed into hubs for destination dining and contemporary art. Shopping on Newbury Street offers everything from Chanel and Loro Piana to indie bookshops and homegrown brands like Tracksmith,<\/a> all tucked alongside the historic brownstones of Back Bay. Compact, walkable, and stylish in an unassuming kind of way, Boston packs an impressive amount into a weekend without ever feeling overwhelming.<\/p>\n

Litchfield County, Connecticut<\/p>\n

For New England charm and spa weekends<\/p>\n

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The Mayflower Inn, Auberge Collection<\/p>\n

If the Hamptons are where people go to be seen, Connecticut is where they go to disappear. Just over two hours from Manhattan, this bucolic northwestern corner of the state is a low-key hideaway for fashion insiders, including Diane von Furstenberg and Wes Gordon. Make the elegant Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection<\/a> your home base, where you can retreat in style after long days spent antiquing and admiring the rolling hillsides. The Mayflower is running a special culinary pop-up with Caf\u00e9 Boulud through the end of 2026, and its spa remains one of the finest in New England. In other words: you don\u2019t even need to leave the hotel for this one to feel like a true getaway.<\/p>\n

Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec<\/p>\n

For a taste of Europe<\/p>\n

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Hotel Nelligan\/Alex Lesage<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re craving Europe without the overnight flight or the jet lag, Montr\u00e9al is the answer. Direct flights from New York take barely 90 minutes, and the moment you arrive, the city\u2019s cobblestone streets and sound of spoken French make it feel oceans away. Wander the picture-perfect lanes of Old Montr\u00e9al, linger in the hipster bars of Mile End, and explore some of the best restaurants, vintage shopping, natural wine bars, and art galleries on the entire continent. Montr\u00e9al is also a goldmine for fabulous, design-forward boutique hotels: Book a room at the Hotel Nelligan<\/a> and you\u2019ll forget just how close New York actually is.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"6 min read The paradox of living in New York City is that even those who love its…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":309702,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[15064,117134,569,574,83931,568,9,56,63,65,64,67524,117133,108292,117135],"class_list":["post-309701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-new-york-city","tag-content-type-round-up-general","tag-contentid-8fb327ed-89c4-4437-8a11-ea5e80105556","tag-displaytype-standard-article","tag-hasproduct-true","tag-issyndicated-false","tag-locale-us","tag-new-york","tag-ny","tag-nyc","tag-nyc-headlines","tag-nyc-news","tag-read_time-6","tag-shorttitle-the-best-weekend-getaways-from-nyc","tag-sponsored-false","tag-subsection-travel-food"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/309701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=309701"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/309701\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/309702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=309701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=309701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=309701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}