Memorial Day is just around the corner, and we’re excited to bring you some day trip and road trip ideas that are perfect to celebrate the unofficial start to summer for the Tristate Area. You’ll find lots of picks for outdoor activities, family movie nights, hiking, swimming, and more! Best of all, each of them is less than a tank of gas away in your new Atlantic Auto Group Car, so let’s check it out. We’ve also got some unconventional recommendations besides the usual beachgoing fare that we think you’ll really enjoy!
Great Day Trips and Memorial Day Getaways in New York State:
Grab the kiddos and head up north to the Hudson Valley for a family trip to the brand new LEGOLAND resort and theme park located in Goshen, New York, less than 100 miles away from NYC! Grab a few day passes for a one-day trip, or make it an excursion and book a weekend at the hotel on site.
The Gateway Performing Arts Center is hosting Drive-In Movies from May 28th-May 30th. It's a one-of-a-kind experience, with the largest outdoor projection surface in all of Long Island! A great way to spend time with the whole family and experience the movies in a whole new way. Check their site for updated showtimes and movie choices.
Head over to Port Washington on May 29th for Landmark’s Live Outdoor Performance series and check out the rest of their performing arts summer series schedule!
Enjoy some local arts and culture in Port Jefferson for Memorial Day through May 31st at the Spring Art Walk. Fun for the whole family while you support local creatives and take a stroll in the sunshine!
The whole family will have a blast exploring the “Sunken Forest” at the Fire Island Seashore, with experiences running every weekend through June 27th. You don’t want to miss it!
Escape from New York with these Connecticut Events and Destinations:
The car enthusiasts in our midst will go wild with a visit to the Royals Garage Sunday Car Show in Lakeville, Conneticut at Lime Rock Park! Enjoy current and classic vehicles, and take a peek at the custom cars on display! It’s a fun time for all ages.
Mystic Seaport in Connecticut is the perfect choice to kick off summer in an epic way! The Seaport Museum rolls out their summer event schedule starting with a Memorial Day Parade you won’t soon forget.
Enjoy the coastal retreat of Old Saybrook Connecticut, where Long Island Sound and the Connecticut river meet! It’s just 100 miles away from New York City, making it a great weekend getaway rife with history and maritime activities for the whole family!
Head through the Bridges and Tunnels over to New Jersey with These Fun Trip Ideas:
Skip the crowded beaches and opt for a day outside hiking the Appalachian trail at the Pochuck Boardwalk and the “Stairway ot Heaven” located in Vernon, New Jersey through woodland areas and marshlands. Bring your camera and your binoculars to help you spot some of the local wildlife!
The Manasquan Reservoir is a great destination for fishing, row boating, kayaking, and so much more! It’s got a 5-mile perimeter trail for hiking, walking, and cycling, and a 1 mile-nature trail for those looking for a shorter route. It’s a great place to explore the wildlife and plants of wetlands ecosystems!
The 500 acre Black River County Park in Chester NJ is home to beautiful waterfalls, ruins, and a gorgeous hemlock gorge. It’s a prime spot for nature photographers and hiking enthusiasts, with lots of fun for anyone in the family with a sense of adventure.
