Road Trip Destinations for Winter Break in New York Area

Road Trip Ideas and Lodgings for Winter Break in New York State

We’ve rounded up our picks for great weekend or week-long getaways that are just a short drive away.  On less than a tank of gas, you and your significant other can enjoy a weekend of restful repose.  Or perhaps you’d like to take the kids on a short vacation to beat those post-holiday doldrums?  We think you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for amongst the suggestions for winter road trip ideas!

 

 

Our list has something to please everyone in your family, even the workaholics who can only escape for a day at a time. No matter the duration of your adventures, we know you’ll find the perfect destination here on our list:

 

 

Cozy Close By Getaways in New York State

We’ve got great picks for beautiful staycation options to explore right here less than 50 miles from our dealerships, or enjoy some lovely amenities just a drive away in the coastal Hamptons, or even take a trip into the Hudson Valley for some fresh mountain air.  You’ll find lots of comfort and joy in each of these locations no matter what type of getaway you’re after.  And if you see we’ve left one off the list, let us know in a comment!  

 

• OHEKA Castle in Huntington, 22 miles from Atlantic

• The Roslyn Hotel in Roslyn, 27 miles from Atlantic

• The Inn at Fox Hollow, 20 miles from Atlantic

• Sannino Vineyards B&B in North Fork, 60 miles from Atlantic

• The Southampton Inn in Southampton Village, 60 miles from Atlantic 

• The Baker House 1650 in East Hampton Village, 70 miles from Atlantic

• Warwick Valley Bed & Breakfast, 100 miles from Atlantic

• Alpine House B&B Inn, 100 miles from Atlantic

• Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, 120 miles from Atlantic

• Mohonk Mountain House, 130 miles from Atlantic

• Hilltop House Bed and Breakfast, 140 miles from Atlantic

• Onteora Mountain House, 160 miles from Atlantic

• Winter Clove Inn, 165 miles from Atlantic

• Phoenicia Belle B&B, 165 miles from Atlantic

• Washington Irving Inn, 165 miles from Atlantic

• Shandaken Inn, 170 miles from Atlantic

• River Run Bed and Breakfast, 183 miles from Atlantic

• Windham Mountain Resort, 214 miles from Atlantic

 

 

Winter Day Trips and Weekend Fun in New York State

If you’re limited on time but still want to have some fun with the family, consider piling on into the car and taking a day trip to these fun destinations.  You can bundle up for some outdoor activities, or head indoors to many of the museums and galleries in the area.  We’ve also got great selections from the Catskills, Hudson Valley, and Long Island regions for a little variety and flexibility!

 

• Spend the day ice Skating at these rinks on Long Island, nearby to Atlantic

• Long Island Explorium, 30 miles from Atlantic

• Dunwoodie Golf Course in Yonkers, 50 miles from Atlantic

• Lenoir Preserve in Yonkers, 55 miles from Atlantic

• Children’s Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton, 63 miles from Atlantic

• Bucks Skill Tennis and Winter Club in East Hampton, 68 miles from Atlantic

• Croton Gorge in Cortlandt, 70 miles from Atlantic

• Katonah Art Museum in Katonah, 72 miles from Atlantic

• Hudson Valley MOCA, 77 miles from Atlantic

• Hither Hills State Park in Montauk, 80 miles from Atlantic

• Mountain Lakes Park in North Salem, 80 miles from Atlantic

• Bear Mountain Park Ice Rink, 85 miles

• Montauk Point State Park in Montauk, 88 miles from Atlantic

• West Point Foundry in Cold Spring, 90 miles from Atlantic

• Mount Peter Ski Area in Warwick, 95 miles from Atlantic

• Motorcyclepedia Museum in Newburgh, 100 miles from Atlantic

• Orange County Arboretum in Montgomery, 100 miles from Atlantic

• Dia Beacon Museum in Beacon, 110 miles from Atlantic

• Bowdoin Park in Wappinger, 110 miles from Atlantic

• Stony Kill Farm in Wappinger Falls, 110 miles from Atlantic

• Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison, 115 miles from Atlantic

• Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, 125 miles from Atlantic

• Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art in New Paltz, 130 miles from Atlantic

• Mills Norrie State Park in Staatsburg, 131 miles from Atlantic

• Poet’s Walk Park in Red Hook, 145 miles from Atlantic

• Forsyth Nature Center in Kingston, 150 miles from Atlantic

• Taconic State Park in Copake Falls, 160 miles from Atlantic

 

 

Over the Bridge and Through the Tunnels in New Jersey

 

If a change of scenery is what you seek, then head to the Jersey shore when the season’s off-peak!  You’ll find lots of wonderful winter friendly activities in these beachside, oceanfront destinations.  And if you prefer the pine-scented breezes of mountaintops, you can head to rural NJ for some charming bed and breakfasts and winter resort locales.

 

• Campgaw Mountain, 67 miles from Atlantic

• The Liberty Science Center, 70 miles from Atlantic

• Trails at Watchung Reservation, 75 miles from Atlantic

• Skylands Ice World, 85 miles from Atlantic

• The Wooden Duck Bed and Breakfast, 100 miles from Atlantic

• Crystal Springs Resort and Spa, 103 miles from Atlantic

• Mountain Creek, 106 miles from Atlantic

• Asbury Park Boardwalk, 110 miles from Atlantic

• The Widow McCrea House, 116 miles from Atlantic

• The Adventure Aquarium, 133 miles from Atlantic

• Long Beach Island, 151 miles from Atlantic

• Atlantic City Boardwalk, 178 miles from Atlantic

• Cape May NJ, 188 miles from Atlantic

• The Mason Cottage, 201 miles from Atlantic

• Bedford Inn, 202 miles from Atlantic