10 Quick Getaways Just Outside New York City Worth Escaping To For The Weekend
A hotel with its own trout pools was enough to win me over. Fish as a room amenity? I was already sold on that detail.
And apparently, there’s more to appreciate.
One New York spot sits on a historic industrial site with windows facing a waterfall. Another offers round cabin suites in the Catskills, which feels like a geometry lesson I’d happily take.
Well, my standards just got a little higher.
These escapes sit roughly 50 to 120 miles from Manhattan. That’s close enough for a Friday exit and a Sunday return.
Several come with spas, pools, or hiking trails right outside the door. Which one gets your weekend first?
1. Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz
Few hotels can claim National Historic Landmark status and a lake out front, but this one pulls off both.
Mohonk Mountain House rises above a glacial lake in New York’s Shawangunk Mountains, surrounded by wooded ridges and dramatic rock formations. Its Victorian towers have been part of the landscape since the resort began welcoming travelers in 1869.
The grand hotel stands at 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, roughly 90 miles from Manhattan.
Overnight stays include meals and a wide range of scheduled activities, making it easy to leave the weekend’s planning to someone else. The main dining room offers substantial meals, while the lake provides the scenery between courses.
Outdoor lovers can explore more than 85 miles of private trails, from gentle carriage roads to the demanding Labyrinth and Lemon Squeeze rock scramble.
A nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, and seasonal lake activities offer other ways to spend an afternoon. Winter brings ice skating and snowshoeing when conditions allow.
The spa has an indoor pool, heated outdoor mineral pool, and treatment rooms for quieter hours. For an iconic viewpoint, follow a trail toward Sky Top Tower.
You can spend a whole weekend trying different activities, or simply sit on a porch and watch the light move across the cliffs. Either plan feels wonderfully far from the city.
2. Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa, Milton
Tennis in the morning, a spa appointment after lunch, and a fancy dinner by sunset sounds like a lot for one weekend.
Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa brings those pleasures together on a 75-acre Hudson River estate, where gardens, orchards, and wooded paths encourage a slower pace.
The original house dates to the eighteenth century, and accommodations extend into cottages and guesthouses around the property.
Rooms vary from historic, individually furnished spaces to larger lodgings suited to groups. Guests can wander near ponds and waterfalls or visit the property’s animal sanctuary and organic farm.
Henry’s at the Farm serves seasonal cooking informed by the Hudson Valley, using produce and herbs from the estate when available.
The restaurant currently serves dinner Friday through Sunday, with brunch on weekends, so plan that special meal around its schedule.
A tree-lined driveway leads to 220 North Road, Milton, approximately 70 miles north of Manhattan. Spa treatments are available in a temporary on-property location while the principal spa undergoes renovations.
The swimming pool and usual spa amenities are temporarily unavailable. Book a massage or facial well ahead, rather than expecting to use the pool after your appointment.
Even without a full spa circuit, river views and a long walk among the trees can make an appealing weekend reset. There’s no requirement to fill every hour.
3. The Roundhouse, Beacon
Dinner with a waterfall outside the window beats a view of the brick wall across the street.
That’s the deal at The Roundhouse, a boutique hotel and restaurant occupying restored nineteenth-century factory buildings beside Fishkill Creek.
Its setting balances old brick, contemporary interiors, and the constant movement of water just beyond the windows.
There are 51 guest rooms spread between the Roundhouse Building and the Mill Building, with different views and layouts. Choose the room style that suits your plans.
Some accommodations overlook the falls, while others place you closer to the property’s quieter corners.
The restaurant serves seasonal American cooking in an airy dining room with tall windows. Brunch is offered Sunday, while regular restaurant service runs Monday and Thursday through Sunday. Tuesday and Wednesday are closing days.
Outdoor patio seats are weather dependent and available without reservations; booking a main dining room table is wiser for a special evening.
Beacon itself makes a wonderful car-free escape, with The Roundhouse welcoming travelers at 2 East Main Street, Beacon. The waterfall is an attraction in its own right.
Take the Metro-North Hudson Line from New York City, then arrange a short ride or enjoy exploring the shops and galleries along Main Street.
The renowned Dia Beacon art museum is another reason to extend your visit. Leave some unscheduled time to appreciate the falls from different angles.
4. Troutbeck, Amenia
Trout pools on a hotel property feel like a delightful bonus nobody asked for.
Troutbeck has them, alongside the winding Webutuck River, Dunham Creek, and centuries-old trees that frame a gracious country estate. Its Manor House has a long cultural history, while individually designed guest rooms occupy several buildings across the grounds.
Some rooms have fireplaces, terraces, or generous sitting areas, and newer River Cottages overlook a meadow near the water. Pick your lodging according to how much time you hope to spend reading, resting, or simply admiring the view.
The Barns wellness complex includes movement classes, fitness facilities, saunas, and reservable treatments. Two tennis courts, complimentary bicycles, and riverside places to relax offer ways to fill the daylight hours.
The outdoor swimming pool operates seasonally, so a November visit is better planned around the grounds and indoor wellness offerings.
The Manor House greets travelers along 515 Leedsville Road, Amenia, near the Connecticut border. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served on site, with changing menus inspired by regional ingredients.
Breakfast is included with certain packages rather than automatically with every booking. If a leisurely morning meal matters to you, choose the appropriate stay option. This is a weekend for slowing the clock, not racing between attractions.
The estate supplies enough small discoveries without a demanding itinerary of your own. Even the gardens encourage lingering.
5. Scribner’s Catskill Lodge, Hunter
Round cabins in the mountains sound like something a kid would draw, and somehow they exist.
Scribner’s Catskill Lodge calls them The Rounds, a collection of eleven circular cabins farther uphill from its main lodge.
Each has an oculus overhead for stargazing, an outdoor soaking tub, and a private deck that puts the Catskill landscape front and center. Your route ends at 13 Scribner Hollow Road, Hunter, near Hunter Mountain.
The lodge also offers traditional guest rooms and suites, giving travelers a choice between an intimate cabin and a larger shared hotel setting. A short uphill walk or drive separates The Rounds from the main building.
Prospect, the on-site restaurant, serves seasonal American food with mountain views. Its garden contributes produce, while the dining room’s tall windows make a pleasant backdrop for an evening meal.
Save time for the library’s fireplace, books, and billiards table, or gather around the outdoor fire pit when conditions allow.
Hikers can explore surrounding Catskill trails, and winter visitors have access to regional skiing and other seasonal activities.
The lodge’s outdoor pool has closed for the 2026 season, making a warm soak in your cabin especially appealing during cooler months.
The circular design is playful, but the setting encourages something simple: a good book, fresh mountain air, and a night spent looking upward.
6. Glenmere Mansion Hotel Restaurant And Spa, Chester
Living like old-money royalty for a weekend takes less driving than you’d think.
Glenmere Mansion sits amid 150 acres of rolling Orange County countryside, with formal gardens, terraces, and a hilltop manor that looks as though it belongs in an Italian painting.
The Gilded Age estate has become an intimate hotel with just fifteen guest accommodations. Glenmere welcomes travelers through the gates at 634 Pine Hill Road, Chester.
Inside, marble staircases, artwork, and carefully furnished rooms preserve a grand residential atmosphere.
Even a slow wander through the gardens can feel like an occasion. Pack something comfortable for exploring outdoors and something polished if dinner is part of the plan.
The property offers several dining settings, including the Supper Room and the China Room, where menus draw on seasonal ingredients. There’s also a full-service spa, and its facilities go well beyond treatment rooms.
A Carrara marble bathhouse includes a hammam, dry sauna, Swiss shower, mist room, and vitality pool. Arranging a treatment in advance lets you build an afternoon around the wellness area.
Other amenities include tennis and garden games, with grounds that reward a gentle stroll. This isn’t the destination for an overstuffed itinerary.
Stay long enough to enjoy the details, from the carved interiors to the quiet countryside beyond the windows. Sometimes a weekend deserves a little ceremony.
7. Sound View Greenport
Sunsets get serious attention on New York’s North Fork, and this hotel has front-row seats.
Sound View Greenport occupies a waterfront stretch overlooking Long Island Sound, with guest rooms shaped by a relaxed, midcentury coastal style. Many accommodations have private decks, and some open almost directly onto the property’s beach.
Several suite categories include features such as private saunas or hot tubs, making it worth comparing room layouts before choosing.
The water view is the constant, whether you’re spending a summer afternoon outdoors or enjoying a crisp autumn morning inside.
The Halyard restaurant serves regional seafood and produce in a bright dining room facing the Sound.
Its outdoor deck is seasonal, while dining continues in cooler months in the property’s indoor spaces. On certain evenings, piano performances add another activity without a trip into town.
Find the hotel at 58775 County Road 48, Greenport, close to the village’s shops and harbor. The private beach welcomes registered guests year-round, although the outdoor swimming pool typically operates only from late May into September.
Borrow a cruiser bicycle when available, or use the shoreline as your reason to do very little. Summer brings swimming and beach lounging; autumn offers quieter water and changing skies.
For a coastal weekend, sunset is the only appointment you really need to keep. Bring a warm layer for seaside evenings.
8. INNESS, Accord
Two mountain ridges make a pretty good set of bookends for a weekend.
INNESS spreads across 220 acres between the Catskill and Shawangunk ranges, blending wide fields, minimalist architecture, and distant mountain views.
The retreat includes a twelve-room farmhouse and twenty-eight private cabins, giving you a choice of communal atmosphere or your own quiet space.
Cabins feature restrained interiors and comfortable living areas; certain suites join neighboring units for larger groups. Open lawns and walking trails give you plenty of room to clear your head without leaving the grounds.
The entrance at 10 Bank Street, Accord, leads to a property built for wandering. There’s a nine-hole golf course, a tennis court, and seasonal saltwater swimming pools.
The bathhouse adds a heated tranquility pool, sauna, and steam room, while the spa offers treatments for those who prefer a quieter afternoon. Confirm availability for outdoor activities when planning a cooler-weather visit.
The on-site restaurant focuses on seasonal ingredients and serves a country setting that feels considered rather than formal. After dinner, spend time beneath the open sky or return to the comfort of your cabin.
A visit works particularly well when you resist filling every hour. With scenery on both sides of the property, you can find plenty to enjoy simply by looking outside at the changing hills. Every season brings different colors.
9. The Maker Hotel, Hudson
A hotel that makes its own fragrances clearly cares about the small stuff.
The Maker brings that same attention to its distinctive rooms on Hudson’s lively Warren Street, where three historic buildings have been transformed into an intimate hotel.
Furnishings, artwork, and textures give each room a different personality rather than following a single repeated design.
Hudson is accessible by Amtrak, so this escape works without a car. From the station, the center of town is close enough to explore on foot if you’re traveling light.
Inside the hotel, a glass conservatory houses the restaurant, which serves seasonal dishes with a French influence.
The café handles morning pastries, coffee, and lighter meals. A library filled with books offers an especially inviting place to linger, and the fragrance collection reflects the property’s creative identity.
The gymnasium is a strikingly designed exercise space, while the heated outdoor pool operates seasonally. Rooms include thoughtful amenities such as comfortable linens, speakers, and personal touches.
The property’s address is 302 Warren Street, Hudson, placing guests within an easy stroll of antique shops, galleries, and independent stores.
Spend the day browsing Warren Street, then return for a relaxed evening in the hotel’s richly furnished interiors.
It’s a getaway for anyone who appreciates thoughtful design as much as the destination itself. The perfume library is particularly distinctive.
10. Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection, Gardiner
Farming and luxury don’t usually share a mailing address.
At Wildflower Farms, they team up among meadows, orchards, and wooded trails beneath New York’s Shawangunk Ridge.
This countryside retreat spreads across roughly 140 acres, with 65 freestanding accommodations designed to keep the surrounding landscape in view.
Guests can choose from cabins, cottages, and larger suites, with interiors inspired by natural materials and the changing seasons. The separate lodgings offer privacy while keeping dining, activities, and wellness facilities within reach.
Clay, the signature restaurant, uses ingredients from the property and nearby growers. A working organic farm hosts seasonal activities, including harvesting, feeding chickens, and workshops in the cooking barn.
On-site trails invite morning walks, while guided experiences can introduce nearby ridge landscapes and local crafts.
The resort is found at 2702 Main Street, Gardiner, about ninety minutes from Manhattan in favorable conditions. Thistle Spa provides an indoor saltwater pool, outdoor hot tubs, and treatment rooms.
The outdoor swimming pool is seasonal, but winter visits still have indoor wellness options. Spa access follows appointment and age requirements, so plan ahead for a treatment.
If you’re interested in gardening, food, or an afternoon outdoors, the place rewards taking your time. A weekend feels richer when the day’s biggest decision is which winding trail to follow through the woods. Bring shoes for the farm paths.
