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
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LEGOLAND Search for Talented NYC Kids
Reminder that LEGOLAND is searching for NYC kids to be behind-the-scenes reporters to spread the word about the huge new resort under construction in the Hudson Valley The kid reporters will be part of the team that tells other kids, and the grownups who love them, about the new destination, scheduled to open next year. The Kid Reporter Search requires that the New York … [Read more...] about LEGOLAND Search for Talented NYC Kids
Best NYC Getaways by Train
No car? No problem. You can get away by train to the Hudson Valley for a day trip, a weekend or longer, and there's a new FREE mobile app to help you plan what to see and do between NYC and Albany. The Hudson Valley has something for everybody, including art-filled historic mansions, wine trails, farm-to-table restaurants, hiking and biking trails in summer, ski and … [Read more...] about Best NYC Getaways by Train
NYC Free: Staycation Showcase in GCT
Should you stay or should you go? Do both at Metro-North’s Getaway Day Staycation Showcase in Grand Central Terminal. Learn about nearby destinations and package deals for daytrips and longer, no vehicle needed. Just take the train to enjoy hiking, biking, shopping, historic sites and family-friendly destinations in the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and Connecticut. The … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Staycation Showcase in GCT
Weekend escape: Brats + Brews Festival at Hunter Mountain
This weekend is the annual Hunter Mountain Brats and Brews Festival, with two days of music, arts and crafts, and lots of good food and drink, at the base lodge and grounds of the ski resort. The weekend -- which used to be known as the German Alps Festival -- stars 18-time Grammy Award Winner Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra, and includes oompah bands and other acts, including … [Read more...] about Weekend escape: Brats + Brews Festival at Hunter Mountain
Top Chefs Join Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
Some of the best chefs and restaurants beyond the borders of New York City are in the Hudson Valley, and many of them are participating in the Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. From March 14th to March 27th, enjoy a prix fixe three-course lunch for $20, or dinner for $28 at more than 50 different restaurants, including several of my favorites included in my travel guidebook, … [Read more...] about Top Chefs Join Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
