United States

Day trips from New York City

Places you can visit in a day from New York City and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Storm King Art Center
75 km from New York City
A sprawling outdoor sculpture park in the Hudson Valley, great for art and nature walks.
2

Bear Mountain State Park
36 km from New York City
A forested park with lake, hiking trails and views of the Hudson, good for picnics and exercise.
3

West Point (United States Military Academy)
76 km from New York City
Historic military academy campus with impressive architecture and museum tours.
4

Sleepy Hollow (Historic Village)
19 km from New York City
A riverside village with the Headless Horseman legend, old churches and quiet streets.
5

Princeton University Campus
69 km from New York City
A collegiate campus with Collegiate Gothic buildings and a scenic arboretum.
6

Long Beach Boardwalk
31 km from New York City
A wide boardwalk along the Atlantic, ideal for biking and beachside snacks.
7

Fire Island National Seashore
24 km from New York City
A car‑free barrier island with dunes, birdwatching and relaxed beaches.
8

Jones Beach State Park
20 km from New York City
A long, sandy beach with boardwalk, concessions and easy subway access.
9

The Palisades Interstate Park – Fort Lee Historic Park
16 km from New York City
A cliffside park with Civil War earthworks, Hudson River vistas and walking paths.