Weekend Getaways

New York has many exciting getaways and weekend trips!

You can fit many more New York adventures into two days than you think you can. A weekend is the perfect amount of time to explore breweries and baseball history in Cooperstown, hike the high peaks of Adirondack Park, kick back in the Catskills, or ski, snowboard, and channel your inner Olympian in Lake Placid. Pack the most fun into your family's weekend getaway by following our recommendations highlighted below, complete with ideas for family-friendly activities and how to get there. Interested in spending more time in New York State? Make it a long weekend. And remember that you're always welcome back!

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