Weekend Getaways

Whether you’re looking for day trip inspiration or weekend getaway ideas, this is a great place to start. These stories feature some of our favorite destinations in and around New York state. From the Finger Lakes to New York City and beyond, we’re here to get you there.

  1. Darien Lake: A Fun Family Weekend

    Any Western New Yorker knows that Darien Lake is a great place to spend a day. In fact, I wrote about spending a day at Darien Lake alone with my two young kids just last year. But – with an...


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  2. Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.

    The National Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the best times to visit D.C. Here are some tips to help you plan your trip.
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  3. Rochester's Lilac Festival

    In Buddha's Little Instruction Book, author Jack Kornfield writes, "If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change." If that's the case, the opportunity is ripe for some major enlightenment at the 2013 Lilac...
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  4. Maple Weekend: WNY's Sweet Spot

    More than 100 maple producers throughout the state (and about 50 in Western New York) will take part in the 18th annual Maple Weekend, set for 10am–4pm on March 16, 17, 23 and 24.
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  5. Auburn and Aurora: The Twin Gems of Cayuga County

    What's old is new, they say, and truer words were never spoken about the Finger Lakes communities of Auburn and Aurora. Here you'll find a colorful dichotomy of historic preservation and investment in the future, and plenty of opportunity for a getaway...
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  6. A Four-Diamond Tour of Western and Central New York

    This year, take the time to escape for a few days to an award-winning hotel just down the road.
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  7. Buffalo: A Weekend in the Queen City

    This winter, explore the culture, class, and history that give the city of Buffalo its soul.


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  8. Embracing New York's Winter at Bristol Mountain

    Last year my son, his friend and I ventured out to Bristol Mountain Winter Resort in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. After a 20-year hiatus from mountain activities, I had decided it was time to strap on the skis again myself to see if I still...


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  9. A New York City Holiday

    While living in Brooklyn, I grew accustomed to the fast-paced, hustle-and-bustle lifestyle of New York City. I ended up frequently forgoing the more “touristy” iconic destinations that have come to define the Big Apple, choosing instead to spend time...


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  10. Discover Ithaca: A year-round destination

    Yes, Ithaca is "gorges" ... and so much more. Here’s what to do and where to go on a weekend trip to this year-round destination.
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