{"id":71943,"date":"2018-07-18T11:51:53","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T16:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=71943"},"modified":"2018-07-20T08:40:27","modified_gmt":"2018-07-20T13:40:27","slug":"best-warm-weather-day-trips-from-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/best-warm-weather-day-trips-from-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Best warm-weather day trips from New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have plans to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Manhattan-Hotels.d2293.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York City<\/a> while the weather is still nice, you might want to start thinking about some of the incredible day- and weekend trips just a stone&#8217;s throw from the city. On beautiful clear-blue days when temperatures climb, these six escapes to serenity and nature offer inviting getaway options that are reachable from New York City in just three hours or less.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/6-new-nyc-hotels-to-check-into-asap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> 6 new New York City hotels to check into ASAP<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Connecticut\u2019s &#8220;Gold Coast&#8221;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Lower Fairfield County, Connecticut is referred to as the \u201cGold Coast\u201d because of its wealthy residents (mostly NYC executives) and posh neighborhoods. The good thing about daytripping to Fairfield County is that most towns are only about an hour away by Metro-North train. Here are some ideas for your day- or weekend getaway:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71953\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71953\" class=\"wp-image-71953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_06201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_06201.jpg 3003w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_06201-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_06201-768x801.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_06201-575x600.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_06201-326x340.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Compo Beach in Westport | Photo by Lidia Ryan<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Head to the beach: <\/b>As the nickname implies, this area of Connecticut sits on the water. The coast is lined with relaxing beaches on the Long Island Sound. <strong>Westport<\/strong> and <strong>Fairfield<\/strong> arguably have the best beaches, but parking is <i>pricey: W<\/i>e\u2019re talking up to $80 per car. Tip: Take a train into town and Uber from the station\u2014you can walk in for free. Be sure to check out some of the area&#8217;s quaint seafood joints. <strong>Rowayton Seafood<\/strong> in the upscale beach neighborhood of Rowayton is great for oysters, lobster rolls and ros\u00e9 on the bay. Something a little more casual? <strong>SoNo<\/strong> seafood in Norwalk offers lively ambience, fried seafood favorites and a great view of passing boaters.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71952\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71952\" class=\"wp-image-71952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/P422iG6g.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/P422iG6g.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/P422iG6g-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/P422iG6g-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/P422iG6g-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/P422iG6g-510x340.jpeg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71952\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Glass House | Photo by Neil Landino<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>View an architectural gem<\/b>: New Canaan is home to a mid-century\u00a0 gem: <strong>The Glass House<\/strong>. Starting in 1949, Philip Johnson built the glass dwelling on a 47-acre property as his own home. Among the first of its kind, Glass House inspired many modern homes. Johnson was part of a group of architects known in the 1950s as &#8220;The Harvard Five.&#8221; Together, they ushered in a modern architecture movement, and made New Canaan a mid-century modern mecca. You can also explore a painting gallery, outdoor sculptures and the grounds when you book a tour.<\/p>\n<p><b>Greenwich polo<\/b>: The <strong>Greenwich Polo Club<\/strong> is one of only three in the country, and it hosts matches most weekends through September. People don their best summer outfits and hats and head over for a day of champagne, food and polo. Prince Harry has actually played here. Ticket holders also have the opportunity to tour the <strong>Brant Foundation Art Study Center<\/strong> across the street owned by millionaire Peter Brant.<\/p>\n<p><b>Travel time from Midtown: <\/b>About 1 hour<br \/>\n<b>Getting there: <\/b>Metro-North train<br \/>\n<strong>Stay:<\/strong> Soak up New England-style luxury at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Stamford-Hotels-Delamar-Southport.h3703782.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delamar Southport<\/a><\/strong>, featuring a charming courtyard lounge and breakfast buffet.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Hudson Valley, NY<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_71950\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71950\" class=\"wp-image-71950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_2594.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_2594.jpeg 4032w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_2594-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_2594-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_2594-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_2594-453x340.jpeg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dia: Beacon | Photo by Alyssa Kane<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Take in some art: <\/b>The <strong>Dia: Beacon<\/strong> art foundation is a favorite day trip spot for New Yorkers. Located in the scenic Hudson River Valley, it\u2019s a cultural and natural excursion all in one. And the huge modern art installations make for great Instagram posts. About 25 minutes away you\u2019ll find <strong>Storm King Art Center<\/strong> (named after nearby Storm King Mountain), another hot spot for metropolitan art lovers trying to get away. You&#8217;ll want to hit Storm King on a nice day as the museum is completely open-air. Take in abstract sculptures and installations against a gorgeous backdrop of green, rolling hills in the summer and golden hues in the fall.<\/p>\n<p><b>Go hiking:<\/b> If you want to get active, there is plenty of hiking to be done in the Hudson Valley\u2014and when you reach a peak, you\u2019ll be rewarded with stunning river views. Located on the Hudson River between Beacon and Cold Spring, <strong>Breakneck Ridge<\/strong> is one of the most popular hiking trails in the area. The 4.1-mile trail is fairly steep and rocky, so pack some good shoes, plenty of water and a camera for when you finally reach the top where you\u2019ll see <strong>Storm King Mountain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Travel time from Midtown: <\/b>About 2 hours<br \/>\n<b>Getting there: <\/b>Car or Metro-North train<br \/>\n<strong>Stay:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Newburgh-Hotels-The-Roundhouse.h5433795.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Roundhouse at Beacon<\/strong><\/a> charms with its timbered ceilings and waterfall views.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO:<\/strong> Get more getaway with Orbitz Rewards\u2014it&#8217;s free to join!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Jersey Shore<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_71951\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71951\" class=\"wp-image-71951\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/CDB426CB-F36E-43C6-BF85-E56A54B179D2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/CDB426CB-F36E-43C6-BF85-E56A54B179D2.jpeg 1051w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/CDB426CB-F36E-43C6-BF85-E56A54B179D2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/CDB426CB-F36E-43C6-BF85-E56A54B179D2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/CDB426CB-F36E-43C6-BF85-E56A54B179D2-768x764.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/CDB426CB-F36E-43C6-BF85-E56A54B179D2-600x597.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/CDB426CB-F36E-43C6-BF85-E56A54B179D2-342x340.jpeg 342w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Long Beach Island | Photo by Mike Larsen<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Go to the beach: <\/b>If you want a beach day, some nice Jersey Shore spots are within reach. Fan of the MTV show? You can get to <strong>Seaside Heights<\/strong> in about two hours or try <strong>Asbury Park<\/strong>, a fun scene with a boardwalk, eateries, arcades and bars, that\u2019s a tad closer to the city. For something a little more natural and low key, head to <strong>Long Beach Island<\/strong> for calm sandy beaches and a romantic lighthouse. Explore <strong>Viking Village<\/strong>, a historic fisherman\u2019s town.<\/p>\n<p><b>Cape May: <\/b>If you\u2019re up for a longer drive, Cape May at the southernmost tip of the Jersey Shore is a beautiful, colorful Victorian town with inns and B&amp;B\u2019s, a quaint downtown and nice beaches with big waves and surprisingly warm water for the northeast. You might even catch a glimpse of dolphins.<\/p>\n<p><b>Travel time from Midtown: About 2 hours<br \/>\nGetting there: NJ Transit or car<\/b><br \/>\n<strong>Stay:<\/strong> Kick back on the wraparound porch at the cheery <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Cape-May-Wildwood-Hotels-The-Southern-Mansion.h7770557.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southern Mansion<\/a><\/strong> in Cape May&#8217;s historic district.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Fire Island<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_71944\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71944\" class=\"wp-image-71944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14191980_10103540958891881_6684985624504645778_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14191980_10103540958891881_6684985624504645778_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14191980_10103540958891881_6684985624504645778_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14191980_10103540958891881_6684985624504645778_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14191980_10103540958891881_6684985624504645778_n-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14191980_10103540958891881_6684985624504645778_n-453x340.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fire Island | Photo by Lidia Ryan<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Fire Island is a quirky 30-mile sandbar off of Long Island. It\u2019s accessed via ferry and there are virtually no cars on the island\u2014<strong>Robert Moses State Park<\/strong> is the only beach accessible by car. The spindly island is speckled with beach houses connected by boardwalks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71945\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71945\" class=\"wp-image-71945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14264122_10103540960034591_3047432372006779082_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14264122_10103540960034591_3047432372006779082_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14264122_10103540960034591_3047432372006779082_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14264122_10103540960034591_3047432372006779082_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14264122_10103540960034591_3047432372006779082_n-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14264122_10103540960034591_3047432372006779082_n-453x340.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fire Island | Photo by Lidia Ryan<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Fire Island has a few different villages: <strong>Ocean Beach<\/strong> is the biggest one with a downtown featuring seaside restaurants, ice cream parlors and bars. <strong>The Pines<\/strong> and <strong>Cherry Grove<\/strong> are famous in the area for having a big LGBTQ scene in summer. A rainbow flag is flown proudly to honor Cherry Grove, which is considered America\u2019s \u201cfirst gay town.\u201d As early as the 1940s, Cherry Grove served as a sanctuary where gay men and women could be open. The <strong>Fire Island National Seashore<\/strong> is where you can become one with nature among the dunes and a wilderness preserve.<\/p>\n<p><b>Travel time from Midtown: <\/b>About 2.5 hours<b><br \/>\nGetting: <\/b>LIRR train to ferry<br \/>\n<strong>If you stay:<\/strong> The<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Long-Island-Hotels-Fire-Island-Hotel.h11443642.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fire Island Hotel<\/a><\/strong> is a good bet for families thanks to its pool, a surprisingly rare feature at Fire Island hotels.<\/p>\n<h2><b>North Fork, Long Island<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_71955\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71955\" class=\"wp-image-71955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_3567.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_3567.jpg 2592w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_3567-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_3567-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_3567-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_3567-455x340.jpg 455w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71955\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Pridwin Hotel | Photo by Lidia Ryan<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When you think of the <strong>Hamptons<\/strong>, you probably think of Gatsby-esque mansions on the beach and fabulous people floating on swans sipping on ros\u00e9. That would be <strong>South Fork<\/strong>. The North Fork is much more laid back and easier for a last-minute trip. (Homes and hotels on the South Fork get booked months in advance in the summer and can break the bank.)<\/p>\n<p><b>Wine Tour: <\/b>It\u2019s wine country out here, and one of the best ways to experience it is by grabbing a few friends and booking a wine tasting bus tour\u2014you\u2019ll get to see multiple wineries and you can drink as much as you want because you\u2019ll have a guaranteed ride home.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71954\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71954\" class=\"wp-image-71954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/34994836233_3b46d92f54_k.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/34994836233_3b46d92f54_k.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/34994836233_3b46d92f54_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/34994836233_3b46d92f54_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/34994836233_3b46d92f54_k-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/34994836233_3b46d92f54_k-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71954\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunset Beach | Flickr CC: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ddanzig\/\">David Danzig\u00a0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Shelter Island: <\/b>At the tip of the North Fork, you\u2019ll find <strong>Orient Point<\/strong>, a seaside town with casual seafood joints and bars. You can stay here or grab a ferry ride to Shelter Island where you can experience some of that Hamptons glamour. <strong>Sunset Beach<\/strong> is a posh European-style boutique hotel with a hip bar scene where you\u2019ll find plenty of New Yorkers. During the day it\u2019s full of sunbathers and boaters sipping wine and at night it\u2019s a full-on party scene. You may even spot a celebrity. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Long-Island-Hotels-The-Pridwin-Hotel.h6473437.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The<\/strong> <strong>Pridwin Hotel<\/strong><\/a> is a beautiful 1920s hotel on the water that\u2019s open in the summer months. Tables and umbrellas speckle the expansive lawn that rolls down to the water. This is where the hotel hosts a weekly cookout\/clambake on Wednesdays throughout the summer; you can also dine here or on the restaurant decks all week. Bring your camera, the sunset views are stunning.<\/p>\n<p><b>Travel time from Midtown: <\/b>About 3 hours<br \/>\n<b>Getting there: <\/b>Bus<br \/>\n<strong>Stay:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Long-Island-Hotels-North-Fork-Guest-House.h12571897.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>North Fork Guest House<\/strong><\/a> in Cutchogue offers a modernized B&amp;B experience, and puts you within walking distance of six different wineries.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Litchfield Hills, Connecticut<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re into adorable towns, rolling fields and maybe a few cows, then the <strong>Litchfield Hills<\/strong> are for you. In the summer, it\u2019s a wooded reprieve from the hot concrete and in the fall, the whole area looks like a bright orange and yellow painting. This rural enclave in northwestern Connecticut is actually pretty posh\u2014in 2016, <em>Vogue<\/em> named it the new \u201cit\u201d spot for New Yorkers seeking rest and relaxation. In fact, the Real Housewives of New York visited the Litchfield Hills; if it\u2019s good enough for them&#8230;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71956\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71956\" class=\"wp-image-71956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3871594883_50642b4ebd_b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3871594883_50642b4ebd_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3871594883_50642b4ebd_b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3871594883_50642b4ebd_b-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3871594883_50642b4ebd_b-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3871594883_50642b4ebd_b-453x340.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kent Falls | Flickr CC: Daniel Hartwig https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/dwhartwig\/<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Kent Falls: <\/b>On hot days, there\u2019s nothing better than a shaded area and a crisp, cold waterfall of mountain water. This is what you\u2019ll get at <strong>Kent Falls State Park <\/strong>in Kent. Dip your toes in the the piercing cold pools of water at the base of the waterfall and picnic under the trees. There\u2019s also a hiking trail through the woods to the top of the waterfall. Head to picturesque downtown Kent and peek into the local shops and eateries where you\u2019ll find quirky art and artisanal foods.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71946\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71946\" class=\"wp-image-71946\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14721499_10103652572582151_5302824595657075840_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14721499_10103652572582151_5302824595657075840_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14721499_10103652572582151_5302824595657075840_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14721499_10103652572582151_5302824595657075840_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14721499_10103652572582151_5302824595657075840_n-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/14721499_10103652572582151_5302824595657075840_n-453x340.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71946\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hopkins Inn | Photo by Lidia Ryan<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Hopkins Vineyard: <\/b>Yes, Connecticut has a \u201cwine country.\u201d The wine coming from this state isn\u2019t exactly top notch, but the vineyards and wineries offer gorgeous scenery. <strong>Hopkins Inn and Vineyard<\/strong> is a perfect afternoon spot. Enjoy a wine tasting and picnic among the vines or have lunch at the antique inn overlooking <strong>Lake Waramaug<\/strong>. Bonus: The wait staff dresses in lederhosen.<\/p>\n<p><b>Travel time from Midtown: <\/b>About 3 hours<b><br \/>\nGetting there: <\/b>Car<br \/>\n<strong>Stay:<\/strong> Settle in at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Torrington-Hotels-Historic-The-Boulders-25-Acres-On-Lake-Waramaug.h21672843.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Boulders<\/strong><\/a>, named for its fieldstone exterior; the hotel overlooks Lake Waramaug and some rooms feature fireplaces and hot tubs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/g\/lc\/traveldeals-free-flight-friday\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-68010\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FFF-blog-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FFF-blog-banner.jpg 2400w, 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