JFK International Airport

Author: Jay Taylor

  • Mystic, Connecticut

    Mystic, Connecticut

    Mystic, Connecticut

    2 hours 12 minutes to JFK International Airport

    Historic Mystic Connecticut has a rich tradition as a waterside community. It is one of New England’s leading tourist destinations.

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    Spend an entire day browsing the independently-owned shops and the eclectic culinary landscape of the area’s top restaurants. From classic American to Italian to seafood favorites to sweet bakery treats, one thing is for sure: downtown Mystic is a foodie’s haven.

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    There are many things to do in Mystic. Go kayaking along the Mystic River or catch a free summer concert at Mystic River Park. Stay a while at one of four charming New England inns. Visit the Mystic Museum of Art, or the Mystic Aquarium, or the Mystic Seaport. There is always something to do in Mystic.

    Local sailing cruises are available on the Argia, a traditional sailing ship. Short day tours and longer evening cruises depart Mystic Seaport on the 1908 steamer Sabino.

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    Mystic has had a place modern pop culture. For example, the Mystic Pizza restaurant inspired the name of the film starring Julia Roberts, and in 1997, Steven Spielberg shot numerous scenes for the film Amistad at Mystic Seaport.

    Mystic is 2 hours 6 minutes from Bentley Hotel New York.

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  • The Hamptons

    The Hamptons

    The Hamptons

    1 hour 27 minutes from JFK International Airport

    The Hamptons consists of a chain of seaside subdivisions in the towns of Southampton and East Hampton, and they in turn form the South Fork of Long Island, New York. This popular seaside resort is one of the historical summer colonies of the American Northeast. Some of the most expensive homes in the country can be found here. Residents include many of New York City’s and surrounding states’ most affluent, and real estate prices in the Hamptons rank among the highest anywhere.

    You’ll find high-end restaurants, bars and designer boutiques in East Hampton. The LongHouse Reserve Sculpture Garden, featuring the works of Willem de Kooning and Dale Chihuly, is also in East Hampton. Sag Harbor has the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum. Montauk Highway, with its wineries and farm stands, is the region’s main artery. Its eastern terminus is Montauk, a popular spot for surfing and fishing. You’ll also find many seafood shacks and an iconic lighthouse here.

    During the warm, summer months, the weekends are always busy here. This is when thousands leave NYC and pour into the Hamptons. The Golf Classic, Art Southampton, the Hampton Classic Horse Race and East Hampton Library’s Authors Night take place during this time.


    The Hamptons is home to a number of communities devoted to agriculture and fishing. Many farms still operate in the area and there are three commercial vineyards operating in the Hamptons as well.

    Pop culture showcases the Hamptons and the Hamptons society are often featured on-screen in films and on television, with wealth and extravagance as the prominent theme.

    The Hamptons are 1 hour 47 minutes to Bentley Hotel New York.

  • Atlantic City

    Atlantic City

    Atlantic City

    Only 2 hours 18 minutes from JFK International Airport

    From New York, Atlantic City is a great destination for a day trip. Spend the day strolling the boardwalk, shopping, and breathing in the fresh sea air. Then head to the casinos and hit the slot machines, or enjoy dinner at one of the great restaurants in the city.

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    Tourists eager to gamble the night away flock to Atlantic City daily, much like Las Vegas in the Southwest. But be sure to save time for sightseeing as you stroll the world-famous boardwalk with its many attractions and dining spots. Visit the historic Absecon Lighthouse, enjoy the fine golf courses, or simply just head to the beach. Go parasailing or charter fishing or go on a tall ship cruise. You’ll have twelve casinos to choose from, so there’s something for everyone here. Folks who have been around since the city’s pre-gambling days can experience a bit of nostalgia when they taste the saltwater taffy, which has been an Atlantic City staple for over one hundred years.

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    If you are hungry, stop for a leisurely meal at the Pier Shops at Caesar.  An upscale shopping spot, the Pier Shops at Caesars is a windowed mall on the pier and a great place to pass the time.

    The Steel Pier is almost as old as the boardwalk itself. Built in the 1800’s, it is still waterside adventure, offering classic rides, delicious food, and a whole lot of fun.

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    The Atlantic City of today is littered with upscale hotels and clubs. Besides playing the slot machines and table games, the casinos can offer spa treatments, performances by famous comedy acts and provide a chance to hang out on the beach while going shopping.

    Atlantic City is 2 hours 22 minutes to
    New York City Hotels.

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  • Washington, DC

    Washington, DC

    Washington DC

    3 hours 30 minutes to JFK International Airport

    The nation’s capital makes for a perfect day trip from New York City. This compact, well-organized, one day trip makes the most of your time in the nation’s capital. Begin by driving south from New York City, along the East Coast states of Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland before arriving in the U.S. capital.

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    Don’t head back to the Big Apple before grabbing a bite to eat at one of the city’s many eateries, like Clyde’s of Georgetown. High volume indeed, the place sees busloads of tourists,  yet it also attracts the locals. In addition to serving tavern staples, Clyde’s offers a few local and southern twists, like jumbo lump crab cakes, sliders and collard greens. Fine wines and craft-brewed beers are also served.

    Washington DC is 3 hours and 20 minutes to New York City Hotels

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  • Philadelphia

    Philadelphia

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    Philadelphia

    1 hour 40 minutes from JFK International Airport

    Visit to historic Philadelphia and Pennsylvania’s Amish Country from New York. Discover the Liberty Bell, Constitution Hall, the famous Rocky Steps, and other landmarks before heading out to Lancaster County to experience Amish culture first hand. You’ll journey from New York through New Jersey as you make your way to Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love.

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    After lunch at the Amish market, take a genuine Amish buggy ride through farm country and see first- hand how the Amish live without the benefit of modern technology. Explore the quiet town of Lancaster, PA. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage to experience the simple ways of the Amish people.

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    In addition to its impressive heritage, lively waterfronts now flank the city. Restaurants litter the neighborhoods, and there is world-class art, music, and architecture all around. It’s not uncommon to find, alongside the colonial brick homes and cobblestoned streets, a drag troupe reenacting the French revolution, a medical oddity museum, vegan pastrami, an Andy Warhol-themed opera, or a beer garden at City Hall.

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    A 90 minute train ride from Penn Station in Manhattan to Philadelphia will make it all possible. There are also a number of bus options.

    Philadelphia is 1 hour 48 minutes to New York City Hotels.

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