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Ski Bus Trips to Nearby Slopes From NYC & LI

Your chariot awaits! Take the bus from NYC to nearby ski/snowboard areas including Hunter Mountain, Windham Mountain and Mountain Creek, and have fun on the slopes and apres ski without the hassle of driving. Skiers and riders can board busses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island for daytrips.  Weekend trips to nearby Vermont resorts including Mount Snow … [Read more...] about Ski Bus Trips to Nearby Slopes From NYC & LI

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on January 7, 2021 | Updated February 2, 2021 Filed Under: Brooklyn · Cheap Urban Escapes · Daily Deals · Exploring NYC · Getaways & Travel Deals · Getting Around NYC · Health & Fitness · NYC Cheap Weekend · NYC Daytrips · Sports · Travel Deals · Weekend Getaways Tagged With: Hunter Mountain· Killington· Mountain Creek· Mt. Snow· Ski and Snowboard· Windham Mountain

Best Christmas Tree Farms Near NYC

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Find your perfect holiday tree at a Christmas tree farm in the Hudson Valley or Southern Connecticut. These cut-your-own farms are within 90 minutes of Times Square. Several of these family-owned tree farms have been in the same family for generations, and make it a family event with hay rides, hot chocolate, petting zoos, even live reindeer and visits with Santa. Be … [Read more...] about Best Christmas Tree Farms Near NYC

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on December 4, 2020 | Updated December 6, 2020 Filed Under: Best of NYC · Christmas in NYC · Family Fun · NYC Daytrips · Sales & Bargains Tagged With: Hudson Valley

Best Spots for Apple & Pumpkin Picking Near NYC

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The temperature is beginning to drop and there's a growing excitement about Halloween, spiced lattes and cuddling around a warm fire. Enjoy autumn and take advantage of the  nice weather by getting outdoors and exploring local, family-owned farms near NYC, for apple and pumpkin picking, corn maizes, hayrides and more family fun. Even if you’re not into picking your … [Read more...] about Best Spots for Apple & Pumpkin Picking Near NYC

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on September 11, 2020 | Updated September 9, 2020 Filed Under: Autumn in New York · Best of NYC · Family Fun · NYC Daytrips · Queens Tagged With: Halloween

Take the Ferry Between NYC and the Jersey Shore

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Take the ferry to the beach, from Manhattan to Sandy Hook on the Jersey Shore, part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, administered by the National Park Service. Seastreak is a modern high-speed ferry that travels between East 35th St. and from Wall St. to Sandy Hook in about 35 minutes. There are two Seastreak departures each weekend day, and one a day Monday to … [Read more...] about Take the Ferry Between NYC and the Jersey Shore

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on July 15, 2020 | Updated July 15, 2020 Filed Under: NYC Daytrips · NYC Summer Calendar · Travel Deals Tagged With: Gateway National Recreation Area· itsinqueens· Sandy Hook

Ski Bus Trips from NYC to Nearby Slopes

You don't need a car to enjoy skiing or snowboarding near New York City. Take the bus to nearby ski/snowboard areas including Hunter Mountain, Windham Mountain, Gore and Mountain Creek, and have fun on the slopes and apres ski without the hassle of driving. Skiers and snowboarders can board buses in Manhattan, Brooklyn,Queens and Long Island for day trips. There also … [Read more...] about Ski Bus Trips from NYC to Nearby Slopes

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on February 4, 2020 | Updated February 2, 2020 Filed Under: Brooklyn · Daily Deals · Getting Around NYC · Health & Fitness · NYC Cheap Weekend · NYC Daytrips · Sports · Travel Deals · Weekend Getaways Tagged With: Hunter Mountain· Killington· Mt. Snow· Ski and Snowboard· Windham Mountain

NYC Escapes: Cold Spring, Hudson Valley

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Weekend Escapes from NYC for Fall Foilage: Who needs a car when you can spend a day or a weekend in the country in Cold Spring, on the Hudson River, one hour north of Grand Central Terminal via MetroNorth. Explore antiques shops and historic homes, sample farm-to-table restaurants, hike one of the best trails in the Tri-State area, or just sit under the riverside gazebo to … [Read more...] about NYC Escapes: Cold Spring, Hudson Valley

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on September 20, 2019 | Updated May 20, 2020 Filed Under: Autumn in New York · Getaways & Travel Deals · NYC Daytrips · Weekend Getaways Tagged With: Boscobel· Cold Spring· Visit Hudson Valley

National Parks Lifetime Pass Price Increase

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  Act now to avoid a significant increase in the cost of a Lifetime Pass to National Park Service sites. The price of a pass for Seniors 62 and over jumps from $10 to $80 on August 27, 2017. You can purchase the pass in person with no service fee at one of the many NPS sites in New York City, including the Statue of Liberty, Federal Hall and Hamilton Grange. If … [Read more...] about National Parks Lifetime Pass Price Increase

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on July 22, 2017 | Updated March 22, 2019 Filed Under: Brooklyn · Family Fun · Frugal Over Fifty · Hamilton · NYC Daytrips · NYC Parks · Queens · Travel Deals Tagged With: discounts for seniors· Grant's Tomb· NYC History· Statue of Liberty· Stonewall National Monument

July 4th fireworks on the Hudson River

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Yes, there will be July 4th fireworks on the Hudson River.  This Star Spangled Spectacular Fireworks is at the Yonkers Downtown Waterfront. It's a great alternative to fighting the crowds for the Macy's July 4th Fireworks on the East River. And it's convenient.  The revitalized Yonkers Downtown Waterfront is just three blocks from the MetroNorth station, and there are loads … [Read more...] about July 4th fireworks on the Hudson River

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on July 2, 2016 | Updated July 2, 2016 Filed Under: NYC Daytrips Tagged With: 4thofjuly

Spring skiing discount at Hunter Mt.

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Ski or snowboard the rest of the season at Hunter Mt. for just $169 with the March into Spring pass.  The pass offers unlimited skiing or riding at Hunter Mountain beginning March 1, 2013  through the end of the 2012/2013 ski and snowboard season. In conjunction with the release of the pass, Hunter Mountain has launched a social media caption contest on Facebook where fans … [Read more...] about Spring skiing discount at Hunter Mt.

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on February 20, 2013 | Updated May 11, 2016 Filed Under: Free and Cheap · NYC Daytrips · Sports Tagged With: Hunter Mountain· Ski and Snowboard

Free theme park tickets for US Military

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Once again this year, Anheuser Busch is offering FREE admission to their theme parks for US Military and up to three family members. The program is called Hero Salute, and the free admission includes Sea World and Busch Gardens in Florida, and Sesame Place, which closest to New York City, daytrip distance in Pennsylvania.  The free admission policy applies to any active duty, … [Read more...] about Free theme park tickets for US Military

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on February 9, 2013 | Updated February 6, 2013 Filed Under: Family Fun · NYC Daytrips · NYC Free Tagged With: free theme park tickets for US military

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