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I find that a weekend getaway is the perfect activity for shaking off the winter blues. All of the darkness and cold of the season give me a serious case of the "ho hums" and it can be hard to coordinate week-long vacations! A weekend trip is just long enough to feel like a vacation, but short enough to squeeze into a day or two. Here's some mini-adventure inspiration for your pre-weekend eyes...
Tarrytown, NY (the wood-sy farm inn)
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This is a beautiful summer spot, but on Saturday Dr. H and I will explore its winter appeal. Tarrytown is an adorable New Englandy town located right on the Hudson River. It's also apparently home to Blue Hill at Stone Barns, an operational farm and restaurant widely known for its 5-12 course "Farmer's Feasts"! Dr. H has to wear a jacket and tie and there are farm tours available! This spot is an escape from the norm, just a quick train ride from the city.
Stowe, VT (the snowy, cozy ski spot)
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Snowboard, fireplace, woodsy decor filled dive bar. Done! Stowe is the quintessential east coast mountain town. It's perfect for a road trip and condo share with friends (bonus points if you score a place with a hot tub!) I think that if it's going to be cold and snowy, we might as well enjoy the beauty of wide open spaces and snow covered mountains. Another great option if you're in NYC (which means VT is a bit of a hike) is Hunter Mountain. Just a couple of hours north, it's another cozy town and beautiful mountain.
Coney Island, NY (the quirky, vintage getaway)
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All you need is an afternoon and a metrocard. Coney Island is an amazing escape to a land of nostalgia and amusement. Though typically thought of as a more summer-time destination, the Coney Island Aquarium and Original Nathan's Hot Dog shop are open and the boardwalk is beautiful on a still, sunny, winter's day. Though you'll have to come back in the summer for the rides, just looking at the Wonder Wheel is enough to take your mind far away from home!
Have fun in Tarrytown! Can't wait to hear more about it!
ReplyDeleteAs for Stowe, VT...though I, myself, have never been there before, that's where my brother proposed! So aside from it's beautiful atmosphere and variety of snow-filled activities to try, it's gotta be somewhat romantic too ;)
All great ideas Meri - I'm in Tarrytown all the time for weddings and shoots. Its a totally cute town/main street and there are a bunch of great outdoorsy/mansion/historic type spots. Let me know how the dinner is - we've been meaning to go there for awhile!! Also, nearby to there - check out Harvest on the Hudson - another gorgeous restaurant on the water...
ReplyDeleteIf you are looking for somewhere charming, might I suggest venturing a little more north into Westchester - there are great hikes, a good art museum and tons of beautiful farms in the Bedford/Katonah region (just saying). Tarrytown has nothing on us ;)
ReplyDeleteHave you guys been up to Mohonk? I wish I lived in NY so I could go on fun adventures too!
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