Where to go for a long weekend from NJ?

Submitted by stickybluerug t3_120u2on in newjersey

We live in central Jersey. My boyfriend and I want to go away for a few days in early May. We want to drive about 3-5 hours, and we are looking for something peaceful. We went to Burlington, Vermont a few months ago and that was enjoyable. Hopefully, there would be some shopping around, along with potentially some interesting things to do outdoors.

Right now, we are considering Annapolis, Portland, or maybe somewhere in MA/NH, but we are not sure. Does anyone have any good suggestions for a trip like this?

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whaler76 t1_jdjhb6f wrote

Another vote for Newport, RI.

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freckledfrida t1_jdkb4rs wrote

Agreed! My husband and I rented a lovely Airbnb in Mystic, CT, and took a wonderful day trip to Newport. I recommend both places.

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whaler76 t1_jdkbpw6 wrote

Yes! That is a great stop on the way. I know OP probably doesn’t have kids but the aquarium was a cool stop and the seaport was great, especially being able to go on the ships and at the time I was there, the old whaling ship they were rebuilding.

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freckledfrida t1_jdke4qi wrote

We don't have kids and loved both places!

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hey_look_a_kitty t1_jdmpsbo wrote

Same! We went to Mystic with a group of friends a few times before any of us had kids, and we had a blast!

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EmoMixtape t1_jdlb00d wrote

Enjoyed the submarine museum in groton on the way. It was a nice pitstop.

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mtotes t1_jdv47by wrote

If I'm traveling with 2 very young children and want to stop somewhere for a couple of hours along the drive from northern NJ to Newport, where should I stop? One option is Mystic CT, assuming we can make it 2.5-3 hours. If we want to stop somewhere west of Mystic, where?

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Hannibam86 t1_jdjcvyr wrote

If you have a passport, Montreal. Fantastic city, wonderful people, and delicious food. Perhaps 6hrs fron Central Jersey, but worth it

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AdministrationOld835 t1_jdkgq9m wrote

Lived in Montreal for a year during college. Attended Concordia prior to it being absorbed into McGill. Best, and most enjoyable year of my life.

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Ill-Forever880 t1_jdkm4ov wrote

What? Concordia was absorbed into McGill????????????

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AdministrationOld835 t1_jdky2eo wrote

Apparently I was mistaken. Only attended one semester before heading back to the States. Perhaps it was a possibility I thought was finalized but had not been completed. Either way, My appreciation of Montreal remains high.

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ptowndavid t1_jdjo3mg wrote

Completely worth it. One of my favorite cities.

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DiscoNachos t1_jdkc0ll wrote

Plus one for Montreal. It’s very European looking while still being very accessible.

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chemistg23 t1_jdjxujj wrote

Doing this during July any recommendation

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mbc106 t1_jdkau94 wrote

La Banquise for 24/7 poutine; Au Pied du Cochon for a nice meal (pork/duck heavy); The Sparrow for brunch; Jean Talon Market, indoor farmers market; Portuguese roast chicken place near Parc Fontaine/La Banquise whose name I can’t remember

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ohlewis t1_jdj0b7b wrote

Woodstock/Hudson Valley

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Wishilikedhugs t1_jdl067n wrote

I went to school at SUNY New Paltz and stayed for a few years after. Absolutely stunning in the Hudson Valley. Lots of hiking trails. It's a great place to relax, especially in the fall. If you want to see something that'll blow your mind, go there during the first few weeks of autumn. Jaw dropping colors. Anyway, highly recommend Bear Mountain, Storm King art exhibit and flying drones over/ canoeing over to Bannerman Island off the coast of Newburgh to anyone interested.

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eyeintotheivy t1_jdjhpaw wrote

And stop at Watkins Glen along the way!

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cvrgurl t1_jdjugtu wrote

The gorges trail reopens “late” May 2023- but a really beautiful trail!

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hyperstationjr t1_jdk4m8a wrote

Yeah this area is great. Also, Dr. Frank’s produces some legitimately good wine, and worth a visit.

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dleonard1122 t1_jdkbes5 wrote

Another vote for finger lakes. Ithaca is a really cool town to stay in as well.

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mcgeggy t1_jdj2blt wrote

Saratoga Springs, NY.

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TimSPC t1_jdjfv2y wrote

Newport, RI is cool. They've got the shopping and the mansion tours.

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maysiinzo t1_jdkf0t3 wrote

And winery tours and sailing on the Narragansett Bay

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itscalledporkroll t1_jdj8maj wrote

Lake Placid or Saratoga Springs are a good time

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Capable_Elk_3070 t1_jdj9el6 wrote

Seconding lake placid! You can go hiking and also enjoy the outlet mall.

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tesla0329 t1_jdl6pox wrote

Came here to recommend Saratoga Springs! Stay at the Saratoga Arms and get massages at Roosevelt Bath & Spa. Osteria Danny and Solevo for dinner.

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WideRight43 t1_jdj9g3i wrote

What is there to actually do in lake placid?

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itscalledporkroll t1_jdjae62 wrote

Hiking, biking, Olympic Village, rail bike, has a quaint downtown with some restaurants.

Saratoga has a better food scene tho

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lexluther96 t1_jdj6raq wrote

The Catskills!

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RivChk t1_jdjursi wrote

Yes to the Catskills. Only 3 hours away.

This is our favorite place to stay…..fabulous luxury cabins with a hip & retro vibe. www.belleayrelodge.com

So pretty, so peaceful, so cool.

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Snorlaxstolemysocks t1_jdjbkwb wrote

Boston

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eman00619 t1_jdjh8gc wrote

I would have to agree. Been to 9 cities so far this year and Boston has been the nicest in driving distance. It has gotten SOOO much nicer than it used to be its insane.

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healthierlurker t1_jdjisd7 wrote

This is going to be controversial, but the favorite place for my wife and I is a couple’s resort in the Pocono’s called Cove Pocono Resorts. Totally cheesy in a lot of ways but the rooms we get have their own indoor pool and (heart shaped) hot tub. We love it there and have gone three times to their Cove Haven and Pocono Palace locations. It’s worth doing at least once.

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EliotHudson t1_jdk6qdr wrote

Omfg my wife and I went there and it was…not what we were expecting, lol. After we realized we enjoyed it but holy shit, lol

I never knew how much in common young black guys and old white guys have because those were the two people who LOVED this place with a sincerity that defied kitch

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healthierlurker t1_jdk8fdw wrote

Yeah it’s so low brow and kitschy but it’s our guilty pleasure. The last time we went my wife was like 6 months pregnant lol. The rooms are what make it great but we go to the events and play the games too. As far as the rooms go, they are much nicer than most other similarly priced hotels. Having an en-suite pool is awesome.

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objectimpermanence t1_jdku2ju wrote

Is this place a swinger club or something? What are the people like? The decor looks so strange.

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Theo_dore229 t1_jdlvagw wrote

I’ve not personally been there, but I would imagine that you definitely get more swingers there than at your typical resort, lol.

Those types of places are like the “sex motels” of resorts. Idk how to really describe it.

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TimSPC t1_jdkaz6m wrote

Nothing will ever compare to beautiful Mount Airy Lodge, where all you have to bring is your love of everything.

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[deleted] t1_jdkdeai wrote

Beautiful…Mount…Airyyy….Loooooodge 🎶

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mataushas t1_jdkexwv wrote

How clean are the hot tubs lol?

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healthierlurker t1_jdkf5nd wrote

The rooms I’ve stayed in never struck me as dirty. And the restaurant and food were fine, even for us being vegan. Mind you, it doesn’t compare to the luxury resort in Riviera Maya we stayed at last year, but for being so close it’s a nice honest escape.

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MamaPajamaMama t1_jdjlxku wrote

Cape Cod

Hershey or the Poconos

Finger Lakes region in upstate NY

Ocean City, MD

Williamsburg, VA (this might be outside your driving range but if you tack it on to Ocean City it works)

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TheEggplantRunner t1_jdjrmq5 wrote

Hershey is one of those things that doesn't require the extra day, IMO. We went in early February for a comedy show. Without the park open, we basically combed through a few restaurants, the museum (amazing), the Hershey Hotel and the outlets all in about 2 days (midday Thursday to midday Saturday). Not knocking Hershey, as we loved not having any crowds, but it's definitely doable as just one night (vs the three day weekend OP is talking about).

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tex8222 t1_jdkpsaf wrote

Went to Ocean City MD last June and it’s just… Okay…. I like Ocean City NJ or Wildwoods more, and less driving.

The Cape May-Lewes Ferry was fun though.

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New_Stats t1_jdj6uy5 wrote

Lancaster. Go to John J Jefferies while you're out there, it's so good

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The Hershey botanical gardens are lovely

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MrHoboken t1_jdkctq1 wrote

Came here to suggest Lancaster. It’s way more than just Amish. Great little town with solid food options.

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beachcity t1_jdluhzs wrote

This is a good one, there’s something for everyone here, you have the city with tons of great restaurants art galleries, breweries, shopping etc. but you are minutes away from framers markets, Amish stuff, farms etc. Plus it’s comparatively cheaper than places like Newport, Boston, Portland. Also, depending on where you like to stay they have everything from cute Bed and breakfasts/ air bnb type places all the way through the large chain type hotels if you are into using hotel points (Hilton, Marriott, IHG, etc)

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SmittyManJensen_ t1_jdj91yx wrote

Maine is not 3-5 hours.

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RivChk t1_jdlgjoy wrote

Last time I went to Maine it was 9 hours solid.

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ptowndavid t1_jdjnuib wrote

It is. From North Jersey you can hit Kittery in a touch less than 4 hours. Just be sure not to drive during rush hour and not during the season.

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irelace t1_jdjqh2z wrote

From North Jersey you can't get to Maine in 4 hours. You can't even make it through New Hampshire from NYC in four hours.

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Thisismypasswprd t1_jdjszjr wrote

You guys are mostly right. I forgot what town but my friends live on the southern tip of Maine and from Essex County it took a little over 4 hours

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ptowndavid t1_jdk8gpw wrote

My brother in Taylor haminess- I drive from Paterson to Old Orchard Beach (exit 36 on 95) monthly. Sometimes twice in the month. It is 4 hours and 20 minutes going about 80. They key is to stay away from rush hour and not being in season here.

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jejunebug t1_jdk9bd4 wrote

I’ll get downvoted to hell for this but - Baltimore. It can be peaceful if you want it to be - there is so much more than the inner harbor. There are many museums including the Walter’s Art, American Visionary Arts, Baltimore Museum of Industry, and the Reginald F Lewis Museum. We have great green spaces, including Fort McHenry, home of the Star Spangled Banner, and Patterson Park with the Observatory that was built in 1890. They’re both great spots to have an afternoon picnic. Druid Hill Park had been compared to Central Park and is home to the Rawlings Conservatory and the Maryland Zoo, which hosts Brew at the Zoo in May. Flower Mart is in Mount Vernon (home of the original Washington Monument) in May, which is the city’s oldest festival dating back to 1911. Fells Point and Hampden both have excellent restaurants and shops. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. I’m Jersey born & raised but live in Baltimore now and would be happy to answer any questions.

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Administrative_Elk66 t1_jdm2f2t wrote

This is helpful - I've been applying to jobs in Baltimore, saving this in case I get one!

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newwriter365 t1_jdjei02 wrote

Watch your timing - college graduations are in May - you’ll pay more for hotels and restaurants will be difficult to get into in some areas. I seek out towns with breweries and distilleries, so Albany is my suggestion.

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PracticableSolution t1_jdjlnea wrote

Kennet Square PA / longwood gardens. You can spend two days in the greenhouse alone.

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Ill-Forever880 t1_jdkmc1e wrote

If going to Longwood, go when the flowers are in peak bloom - it is spectacular.

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Woodbutcher31 t1_jdjvnvo wrote

Jim Thorpe pa. Pretty, nice little town. Few decent restaurants. Penns Peak is smaller concert venue nearby (haven’t been, but looks ok, 2nd string older stuff) White water rafting in season, train rides…

Lake placid Ny beautiful- everything from 5star, To camping. We like mirror lake inn.

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DCStoolie t1_jdjhjmd wrote

DC, northern Virginia or the Delaware beaches are awesome

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brassmonkey89 t1_jdjp70a wrote

Saugerties NY is great. Right on the Hudson, lots of cute shops downtown, great kayaking and hiking. Just south of Woodstock which is amazing too! I did an Airbnb tiny house up there during the pandemic and had a relaxing time. That river walk out to the lighthouse is beautiful!

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Meowsipoo t1_jdjn8pg wrote

We love Saratoga Springs, NY. Get a B&B within walking distance to downtown so you don't have to find parking downtown. Best places for date night dinners in Saratoga that won't break the bank are The Mouzon House and The Wine Bar. The Wine Bar has this thing where you can order a smaller glass of wine for around $5 which is a good size pour on its own.

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blumpkin_donuts t1_jdjockd wrote

Cambridge, Mass right outside of Boston is nice. Saratoga Springs, NY is also a nice visit. Annapolis is fun too.

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SK10504 t1_jdkayfp wrote

- lancaster, pa

- luray caverns, va

- newport, ri

- watkins glen, ny / finger lakes

- saratoga springs, ny

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ImPrblyWeird t1_jdji7en wrote

Shinhopple, NY. More specifically Peaceful Valley campground. The dude Arnie who owns the campground basically owns the town of Shinhopple, too. It's got 3 camping options: rent a cabin, or camp on one of two islands. It's got hot showers (for quarters) and clean bathrooms (including port-a-potties on the islands), an olympic-sized pool, hiking all over, plane rides (you pay for gas), and hosts music festivals a few times per year; they sell firewood during the day at their trading post, and there's a 24 hour gas station/convenience store down the road that also sells bundles of firewood if you get to PV too late. It's an absolute hidden gem that's in the middle of nowhere, almost-mid-state NY and is a few hours drive. Next door is the town of Downsville. The downtown area is awesome if you like booze, coffee, good food, and antiquing. Since it's in the middle of nowhere they have a lot of strange and interesting antiques; illegal taxidermy, knives/swords, paintings, vinyl, all sorts of weird almost black market stuff! You're in the middle of nowhere, it's mostly quiet, it was ranked #1 in trout fishing in America for so many years in a row (it's on the Delaware), got great tubing too, but 20-30 minutes in either direction down the 2-lane, super fun to drive on, highway you have the semblance of civilization. Downsville itself is a trip. But yeah, kind of droning on here. If you're looking for a nice quiet getaway that's not too far away and won't cost an arm & a leg then check that shit out

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KilnTime t1_jdjjwhl wrote

Lenox, MA and surrounding towns. They have art galleries, good restaurants, great thrift stores and antiquing, music and theatrical performances. If you go, stop in at the Lion's den on a night when they have live music, then you can go wander the halls of the hotel and look at all the collectibles that are sitting in the hallways

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friendfromjersey t1_jdjmopm wrote

Bit of a drive but Quebec City is an awesome weekend getaway.

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adozencagefree t1_jdkx8eq wrote

I consider that a road trip destination, not weekend getaway. When I drove we stopped in Burlington and Montreal.

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ser_pez t1_jdjtzs2 wrote

Western Massachusetts. I like the Pioneer Valley (Northampton, Amherst, Shelburne Falls, etc) but the Berkshires are nice too. Only about a 3.5 hour drive from central NJ, lots of good food, lots of breweries if that’s your jam. There’s decent hiking/outdoor activities and good antiquing. I also have to recommend The Book Mill in Montague (a used book store and cafe housed in an old grist mill).

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phoenix823 t1_jdk7w8r wrote

There are tons of good recommendations in this thread. Heading north, we really liked Portsmouth New Hampshire. Heading east, we like the North Fork of Long Island or Old Saybrook CT. The Poconos are fun, but you could also do Lambertsville/New Hope and kayak in the Delaware River.

Going south I'll throw out something I haven't seen yet - take the Cape May-Lewes ferry to Delaware and check out Chincoteague on Virginia's eastern shore. Very relaxing, and you're not going to find wild ponies anywhere else on the east coast. As long as you do it before Memorial Day you should be OK.

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jayradano t1_jdjfnmf wrote

Just went to Fenwick island Delaware and it was awesome. Very pretty and lots of cool history and not too far

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irelace t1_jdjq8cd wrote

Rhode Island is a favorite for me. Shenandoah National Park area of Virginia is close and absolutely breathtaking. If you go there, visit the Luray Caverns! It's surreal!

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Glengal t1_jdjrbqr wrote

Newport or Mystic CT/ Watch Hill RI. I like to swing by the Florence Griswald Museum in Old Lyme on the way home

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metaldeval t1_jdjy1n2 wrote

Was going to make this exact suggestion. Both excellent weekend trips

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Few_Worker_944 t1_jdjxqmh wrote

Rehoboth used to be one of my favorites.

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pigthens t1_jdjxvha wrote

Gettysburg, PA for history stuff or the Finger Lakes in NY, which is the area from Ithaca to Rochester. Thats wine and hiking country.

It also depends on what you like to do.

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snarkuzoid t1_jdjg2i8 wrote

Wodstock is very nice. A little farther, Albany was nice years ago, though I haven't seen it in a long while. The Finger Lakes are lovely. At the high end of your driving you could get to Toronto or Montreal (I forget which one of those was about 5 hours by car).

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esrm1988 t1_jdlgw64 wrote

You’re thinking of Montreal… Toronto is awesome, but it’s like a 7-8 hour drive from NJ.

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snarkuzoid t1_jdm114r wrote

Thanks. We visited both a few years ago and I couldn't remember (and was too lazy to look it up).

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EternalNY1 t1_jdjmjdo wrote

The North Fork of Long Island.

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InspiredBlue t1_jdjus9h wrote

Pennings farm in Warwick, NY or Alstede Farms in Chester NJ. Both are great spots for drinking, food and hanging out. At Alstede you get to feed farm animals too

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PawneeGoddess20 t1_jdjviyc wrote

Eastern shore of Maryland. But go to the Saint Michaels area, not Annapolis

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jayac_R2 t1_jdjx5lh wrote

Saranac Lake and Lake Placid are beautiful places to visit and close to one another.

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SailingSpark t1_jdk0bgh wrote

St. Michaels MD. If you do not go there for the vacation itself, at least spend a day there.

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etceteraetcetera t1_jdkveoy wrote

Only 2 hours from Central Jersey, but check out Cape May if you haven’t already.

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doinmybestherepal t1_jdm4309 wrote

Agree 100%. If you haven't been there, it is by far IMO the best part of NJ. So much to do, see, eat, drink, everything. I wish I were a millionaire so I could buy a house down there! Favorite place on earth.

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Seasiren323 t1_jdjoi17 wrote

Geneva on the lake Seneca lake

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NorthWoodsGamecock t1_jdjsm8e wrote

Lancaster, Pa. the First Friday of the month if possible. I haven’t been since COVID, but they used to have a street fair every first Friday of the month.

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Mink-Merkin t1_jdjwrws wrote

lake winnipesaukee NH. Then you can shop at the Tanger outlets in Tilton

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swharbor t1_jdjyt12 wrote

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Hasbrouck House in Stone Ridge at the end of last year. Lovely town and lots of outdoorsy things to do in the area. I think the hotel offers day passes to the Mohonk preserve as well. It was about 2 hours from central Jersey and a very easy drive.

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fawn_fatale t1_jdkbfds wrote

Jim thorpe is cute for shopping or new hope

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Mobile_Broccoli3530 t1_jdkgtxy wrote

There was a place called Daniels Top-O-The Poconos. It was cheap and they didn’t give a fuck. Kids went crazy, adults went crazy. Kids were stealing drinks off the bar while the adults were dancing on the bar, buying $2 cigarettes from the old pull machines, getting lost in the woods, partying in “the cave” as we called it. The bunk room of the Eastern European girls that worked there, most likely undocumented. I recommended that place to everyone. I’ve been trying to find a new magic place like that. It’s now a Jewish camp.

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SubstantialTown7 t1_jdkjmrv wrote

daniel's was my child hood. so many memories.

there, and mountain lakes resort, which is now closed as well.

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Sudovoodoo80 t1_jdkkn4i wrote

How About DC? Lots to see, museums and memorials.

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FriedHummus t1_jdklp5i wrote

New Hope, PA. It’s out of state but right over the bridge so you don’t need to drive far.

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Iamdickburns t1_jdjrwkt wrote

May I suggest Stanton Virginia area. Bout an hour north of Richmond, surpising chill town surrounded by rural opportunities. We did a few days there and now want to retire that way.

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bananapeeled t1_jdjwgxo wrote

Berkshires, MA.... Check out the local wineries, breweries and cideries.

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moyismoy t1_jdjxm6g wrote

Try ithica NY best trails on earth.

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Fulline t1_jdk1crz wrote

Ogunquit Maine

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the-Whey-itis t1_jdkq3bm wrote

Stay in Jim Thorpe and day trip to Ricketts Glen

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ksbwalker43 t1_jdkq6on wrote

Lake Placid NY so much to do all year long

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StillNotWeirDanuff t1_jdkya3r wrote

Newport, Rhode Island. Fun mansion walk on the coast. Great food and shopping.

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legoman3222 t1_jdjquv7 wrote

I'm a fan of going to Boston.

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Piney1741 t1_jdjsrrw wrote

If you’re looking for a nature/hiking type getaway Shenandoah National park in Virginia is amazing. I proposed to my wife there and now we try to go every year. I went a lot as a child and always loved it. Takes us about 3.5-4 hours to get there from south jersey.

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outofdate70shouse t1_jdjsuq9 wrote

I always recommend Virginia Beach. It’s one of my favorite places

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MSomethingM t1_jdju1qj wrote

Hudson New York was lovely my fiancé and i went and i cannot recommend it enough

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19374729 t1_jdjz2kp wrote

portland was a chill hang when I went last fall

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scaryclown148 t1_jdjz9er wrote

Amherst, MA may be what you’re looking for. 3 hrs, college town that’s not in session, nice outdoor activities

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mikejd3171 t1_jdk0s1j wrote

Portland, Me was awesome (I.e. walkable & had some romantic spots). Flight was cheap from newark

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TheAdamist t1_jdkbmq1 wrote

Portland is cool, and lots of nature nearby, but a 6-8 hour drive. Its pre season, so you might be able to get a reasonable rental on the beach in old orchard beach and have a nice relaxing but chilly walk along the beach. I saw whales way in the distance when i was there in November.

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ItzAlwayz420 t1_jdkc8f4 wrote

Washington DC, shrooms are decriminalized.

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nerdly90 t1_jdkh4eg wrote

Beijing LOL KNOW WHAT IM SAYIN

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Ill-Forever880 t1_jdkmlmf wrote

If you meant Flushing Queens, then, yes, it must be the most concentrated Chinese city outside of PRC or Taiwan. And it is lively as hell!

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knifeparty62 t1_jdkhh9j wrote

Lake George, NY

Love that place.

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Ill-Forever880 t1_jdklytk wrote

Mystic CT with two casinos nearby is a great getaway spot.

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urbjam t1_jdkosys wrote

Lake George

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dualvansmommy t1_jdkqs9p wrote

Saratoga Springs, NY was a fun trip last summer. They have natural hot springs spa.

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CarLover014 t1_jdkral4 wrote

Catskills or Adirondacks if you're into hiking

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lifefuedjeopardy t1_jdkuiia wrote

Long Island, NY. Way out on the end towards the beach is very quiet and peaceful.

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Porchdog67 t1_jdl2kh7 wrote

Finger Lakes region in NY. Wineries, boating, great shopping and dining in Skaneateles.

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Confused-Tiger27 t1_jdl6ja8 wrote

Berkshires, Cape Cod, Maine (that’s a bit further out tho)

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jstaszczak t1_jdl7ne3 wrote

Portland Maine might be at the cusp of how far you wanna go but I love it there. The drive isn’t too bad and it’s beautiful there. Lots to see and do

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common-last-name t1_jdlbdxz wrote

The French Manor Inn!!! Expensive but SO worth it and magical

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Theo_dore229 t1_jdluh7e wrote

I think Newport, RI is definitely somewhere that should be on your list, if you haven’t been there before. I’ve been to Newport numerous times, Portland number our times, and Annapolis numerous times. Newport is definitely my favorite out of the three, it’s not even close. The weather in Portland can also still be unpredictable and potentially shitty this time of year.

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Savings_Spell6563 t1_jdlx0rz wrote

MONTREAL !!! Maybe not the MOST peaceful—although definitely peaceful things to do there (Mont Royal is beautiful)—but obviously great shopping, dining (food tours!!!), and Old Montreal to wander.

Also should mention it’s 5-5.5 hr for me and I’m in North Jersey right off the parkway so it’d be a little over your drive-time window

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joeyp2391 t1_jdm1n9w wrote

Newport,RI is great.

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EbolaFred t1_jdm4xne wrote

Alexandria Bay in upstate NY is great for a long weekend. Lots of cool/peaceful things to do for a couple. Just about five hours. That time of year should be good as it's right before tourist season, when it gets packed.

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bros402 t1_jdmebj6 wrote

I mean if you just want nature, the hudson valley area of NY is great - Saugerties, Woodstock, that area is great

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bignickydigger t1_jdm9gg9 wrote

Camden NJ for night time walks along the strip.

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