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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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  • Fire Island, N.Y.

    Fire Island, N.Y.

    Fire Island, N.Y.

    1 hour 13 minutes to JFK International Airport

    Fire Island is a thin barrier island off the southern shore of Long Island, along the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its protected beaches and seasonal resort communities. Robert Moses State Park, on the West, offers picnic areas, golf and access to the iconic 19th-century Fire Island Lighthouse.

    Smith Point County Park is on the East end and in the middle are seventeen communities that are car-free, and are primarily residential, with a few shops and nightlife.

    The 32-mile-long strip of sand has about 4,000 homes on it, and a year-round population of about 400 residents that grows to an estimated 27,000 during summer months.

    Some of the villages are only accessible by ferry. Covered by boardwalk paths, these communities are home to classic cottages, contemporary mansions and a handful of hotels and commercial areas. Dominating the center of the island, Fire Island National Seashore is home to dunes, wetlands and the Sunken Forest, where you’ll find centuries-old holly trees. Additionally, there are campgrounds at Smith Point County Park.

    There are many recreational things to do on the island, including lifeguard-supervised swimming in Sailors Haven, Watch Hill, Davis Park and Atlantique. The bar and nightclub scene in Ocean Beach and Kismet draws crowds of young professionals, while Cherry Grove and the Pines continually thrive with a vibrant and affluent LGBTQ community.

    Fire Island is 1 hour 35 minutes to Bentley Hotel New York.

  • Boston, MA

    Boston, MA

    Boston, MA

    3 hours 17 minutes from JFK International Airport

    Explore Boston in one day. Explore all of the city’s most historic sites and landmarks. Enjoy lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe, then do as the revolutionaries on the Freedom Trail and see the USS Constitution in Boston Harbor. Last but not least, take in Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.

    Founded in 1630, more than one hundred years before the Declaration of Independence, Boston is the site of the beginning of the Revolutionary War. It is the burial ground of  three of the Declaration signers, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Robert Treat Paine.


    Explore the many sites including Boston Common, the USS Constitution, Faneuil Hall, the Old State House and many more. See the story, the ships and more at the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. And if you’re into sports, you’ll love to see the famous Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.

    Boston is 3 hours 15 minutes to Bentley Hotel New York.

  • Baltimore, MD

    Baltimore, MD

    Baltimore, MD

    3 hours 35 minutes to JFK International Airport

    A good part of Baltimore’s action focuses around the Inner Harbor area, where every day you’ll see entertainers, concerts, fireworks and parades. Many interesting landmarks, unique shops, and restaurants surround the Harbor area.

    Fells Point, the oldest neighborhood in Baltimore, will remind you of an old English village with pubs and cobblestone streets. Adults and kids of all ages will enjoy the aquarium. Also check out the imaginative creations at the American Visionary Art Museum. Visit the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum for an up close and personal look at the “Great Bambino’s” life. Baltimore is also known for its African-American heritage sites, plus the festivals and cultural events that take place throughout the year. From historic places and harbor cruises to family friendly attractions and all the fabulous neighborhoods, Baltimore is one of the top tourist destinations in the world.


    There is a Baltimore Visitor Center where you can pick up valuable coupons for local attractions and restaurants. Save money by purchasing an MTA pass, which is good for the subway, light rail, and buses. The Baltimore Pass is an ideal way to see many museums for a one time fee.

    Places in Baltimore you’ll want to visit include:

    • The National Aquarium, located in the Inner Harbor district
    • The American Visionary Art Museum
    • The Walters Art Museum
    • Camden Yards, the Orioles’ park
    • See the USS Constellation at the Baltimore Maritime Museum
    • The Fort McHenry National Monument
    • The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum

    Baltimore is 3 hours 18 minutes to Bentley Hotel New York.