cool adventures accessible by car from NYC
August 10, 2021 11:48 AM Subscribe
went to a neat nature preserve/holocaust memorial in Long Island last weekend and have a hankering for more open-air nature-y day trip date destinations for adults accessible by car from NYC.
day trips and overnight trips both welcome. Thanks Metafilter!
day trips and overnight trips both welcome. Thanks Metafilter!
There's always Sands Point Preserve; a bit farther afield is of course Storm King.
posted by goingonit at 12:01 PM on August 10, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by goingonit at 12:01 PM on August 10, 2021 [1 favorite]
Caveat I have never been there and am completely unfamiliar with the area around NYC, however I think this is neat:
Mefi's Own moonmilk has a sound sculpture at Caramoor.
posted by phunniemee at 12:07 PM on August 10, 2021 [1 favorite]
Mefi's Own moonmilk has a sound sculpture at Caramoor.
posted by phunniemee at 12:07 PM on August 10, 2021 [1 favorite]
Opus 40, near Saughterties. Beautiful and utterly unique.
posted by essexjan at 1:01 PM on August 10, 2021 [2 favorites]
posted by essexjan at 1:01 PM on August 10, 2021 [2 favorites]
Storm King Arts Center is a pretty magical place.
posted by kimdog at 2:19 PM on August 10, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by kimdog at 2:19 PM on August 10, 2021 [1 favorite]
I've been spending a lot of time in Hudson Highlands State Park recently and it's great for day hikes. The park includes the Cornish Estate Ruins and Bannerman Castle.
posted by aparrish at 2:41 PM on August 10, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by aparrish at 2:41 PM on August 10, 2021 [1 favorite]
Gardens:
Wave Hill (Bronx)
Untermyer Gardens (Yonkers)
Chanticleer (Wayne, PA outside of Philly)
Innisfree
posted by sciencegeek at 4:33 PM on August 10, 2021 [1 favorite]
Wave Hill (Bronx)
Untermyer Gardens (Yonkers)
Chanticleer (Wayne, PA outside of Philly)
Innisfree
posted by sciencegeek at 4:33 PM on August 10, 2021 [1 favorite]
You get have a lovely art-y/garden-y/estate-y overnight trip by visiting the Thomas Cole House, Olana, Art Omi, and The School over two days.
posted by minervous at 5:41 PM on August 10, 2021 [2 favorites]
posted by minervous at 5:41 PM on August 10, 2021 [2 favorites]
Wander around The Mohonk Mountain House which is gorgeous, though a bit pricey to stay overnight at (ymmv). I think they offer day passes. Nearby, as an alternative or additional place to go, check out the college town of New Paltz. Go hiking in the Gunks.
There's a lot to do in and around Hudson. It's doable in a day trip but I'd recommend staying overnight. Olana and other Hudson River School (painting) places are worth visiting.
Also: Beacon is worth a visit for its shops, hikes and Dia:Beacon gallery. Rhinebeck is a lovely town, too.
[edited to add: I missed that minervous already recommended Olana & related - so I'm seconding that :)]
posted by jacquilinala at 4:29 PM on August 11, 2021 [1 favorite]
There's a lot to do in and around Hudson. It's doable in a day trip but I'd recommend staying overnight. Olana and other Hudson River School (painting) places are worth visiting.
Also: Beacon is worth a visit for its shops, hikes and Dia:Beacon gallery. Rhinebeck is a lovely town, too.
[edited to add: I missed that minervous already recommended Olana & related - so I'm seconding that :)]
posted by jacquilinala at 4:29 PM on August 11, 2021 [1 favorite]
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