It is a truth universally acknowledged (by New Yorkers, anyway) that winter can be a particularly bleak time to be in the city, what with the cold, the subways packed with people in puffy coats, the lack of sunlight, and the general sense of gloominess.
But instead of holing up in your apartment under two blankets, why not get out of town for a day or two? Thanks to our fair city's location—close to New England, New Jersey, the Hamptons, and the Hudson Valley and Catskills—there's a bevy of charming towns you can visit the next time you need a break from NYC.
These spots throughout the northeast offer a little something for everyone—whether you’re a hiker, an eater, or a historic homes nerd—but the best part is that they're all just a few hours from NYC, so it won't be hard to drop everything, pack a bag, and get outta town.
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