Where should we vacation, next week?

June 6, 2006 8:33 AM

Where should we vacation on the cheap within a day's drive of NYC? Specific requirements on the

Here's what'd be ideal: Cabin on or near water (lake or ocean, doesn't matter so much) with hiking and canoeing options. Not too many people around. Nearby minor-league ballpark a plus.

We'd be doing this next week. We've found (too) many options, but were hoping for something ... less expensive. There's only 2 of us, most cabins seem priced for the whole family. Tiny is fine. Even a yurt would be fine. Our camping gear, however, is inaccessible.

posted by sohcahtoa to travel & transportation (5 comments total)

Burlingame State park in Rhode Island - 3 hour drive from NYC.
http://www.riparks.com/burlgmcamp.htm
And since EVERYTHING is nearby in RI, catching a Pawsox game shouldn't be a problem: http://www.pawsox.com/
posted by blaneyphoto at 8:53 AM on June 6, 2006

I assume you've checked out Lake George, which should be about 4 hours from NYC. Sorry, I don't have any specific cabins to recommend there as I haven't been there in years, but the website has a big list of places.
posted by geeky at 9:51 AM on June 6, 2006

I haven't checked out much yet. I should note I'm new to the area (lived in Boston 5 years ago, but just moved back east from Ohio) so no suggestion is too obvious.
posted by sohcahtoa at 10:21 AM on June 6, 2006

Lake Wallenpaupack in the Poconos (PA) is beautiful. I'm not sure about pricing, but it's only a 3 hour drive from the city and not a terribly popular place for people to "summer" if your looking for someplace kind of quiet. There's a bunch of neat little towns scattered around the lake, and there are plenty of hiking trips to take in the region as well.
posted by paulrockNJ at 3:43 PM on June 6, 2006

What do you mean by "a day's drive"? If you're willing to literally drive for a whole day, you can get way into upstate New York or maybe Vermont, and find something cheap there. If you wanted a day trip, the other suggestions are probably better. Close to the metropolitan area, though, it'll cost money.
posted by danb at 7:19 PM on June 6, 2006