Weekend Getaways from NYC: 12 Charming Small Towns Within 3 Hours
Escape Manhattan for charming villages, coastal retreats, and historic Hudson Valley towns. Discover the best small town weekend trips from New York City—all within an easy drive.
Published: 10/28/2025
Towns Featured in This Guide
Woodstock
Classic New England village with four covered bridges and spectacular fall foliage. Historic architecture meets farm-to-table dining in Vermont's most charming town.
Stockbridge
Norman Rockwell's idealized America brought to life in the Berkshires. Main Street looks just like his famous painting, museum and all.
Newport
Gilded Age opulence meets Atlantic waves along the legendary 3.5-mile Cliff Walk. Vanderbilt mansions and Jazz Festival by the sea.
Mystic
Historic whaling village where the drawbridge still opens for sailboats. Julia Roberts made Mystic Pizza famous, but the maritime museum steals the show.