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NYC Weekend Getaways published on 6 Comments on NYC Weekend Getaways

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For the first time in over 10 years, I don’t have a country escape from NYC. Now that the weather is showing signs of improvement, it’s all about my summer vacay. I’m assuming it’s wise to book a rental like asap, right? No, I don’t want to go to the same place for the entire season. A week or a few weekends breaking from the Big A will suffice.

Now, I’m usually an upstate gal, but maybe I want to try something new? Below is a list of lovely weekend getaways from NYC. Any thoughts for a secluded place in the woods where our dogs can run free? Must be close enough to restaurants and culture or we’ll die.

1. Catskills. Better the devil you know. Been going to the Catskills since birth. There’s something nice about knowing where you’re going without having to explore. Especially since this will be our “relaxing” vacation with the dogs. I’m including the before-you-hit-the-Catskill-area too…New Paltz, High Falls, etc.

2. Hudson Valley. See Catskills. I’m talking the other side of the river, even though HV encompasses both sides all the way up to Albany. Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Tivoli.

3. Finger Lakes. Never been. I’m eying it as a possibility as it looks beautiful and it will probably have everything we’re looking for. Plus, my friend Scott who went to Ithaca says I’ll love it. Moosewood Restaurant and very pet friendly because of the veterinarian school. Added bonus: Seneca Falls aka “The Real Bedford Falls“! Best to hit that during Christmas season when the “It’s a Wonderful Life” festival is on.

4. Berkshires. It’s got the hikes, culture and restaurants. There’s something…goofy about the Berks. Like chainsaw-bear goofy. I like the Berks. They just don’t excite me.

5. Martha’s Vineyard/Nantucket. Never been. Whaddya think? As you can see, I’m more of a woodsy person than a beach person. I do like a laid back atmosphere. Hamptons not for me! Would I hate it here? I dunno.

6. Jersey Shore. Hanging out with Snooky and the Situation! Actually, Cape May kind of intrigues me. My senile grandmother used to talk about her childhood summers there all the time. And you know, I love me some Victorians! We can also hang with The Queen of Jersey Shore.

7. Shelter or Fire Island. Yeah, I’m grouping them together. Maybe for a weekend, but I’d get claustrophobic if I had to spend more than 3 days. How are they with dogs anyway?

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My family used to spend a week in Cape May every summer. The Chalfonte was always a favorite. It’s the oldest continuously operating hotel in Cape May and blissfully free of modern amenities. No telephones, no internet, no air conditioning, most of the rooms share the common bathrooms in the hall. Rocking chairs on the huge wrap-around porch. Sea-breezes wafting by. The peace & quiet.

Adding their delish breakfasts & dinners to the room rate is totally worth it. Something new is served every night but breakfast remains mostly the same (the biscuits are basically crack in carb form). I could go on but yeah… It’s one of my favorite places in the world.

I just visited the website. OMG, that place totally just reminded me of this 1980’s movie with Christopher Reed and Jane Seymour. “Somewhere in Time”.

I was thinking of a house rental because of the dogs, but I’m-a-gonna keep this in mind for another time.

Thanks!

Here’s something to consider: the geography of ticks and lyme disease – especially with dogs. Marthas V/Nantucket, Fire and Shelter Islands are GROUND ZERO for lyme and ticks (and expensive as hell, to boot)…the HV is bad as well, especially the east side! Generally, the farther west you go the better. Dutchess, Ulster, and Suffolk have VERY high rates of lyme – over 1000 times the rates to the west – the Finger Lakes have virtually zero lyme and ticks, are beautiful, very cheap, and quiet. There’s my vote.

I haven’t researched it any further yet, so the Finger Lakes are still up for discussion. But Judd, dude! Thanks for your concern, but I can’t live my life in fear. Live free or die! Hmmm, maybe I should go to New Hampshire. 😉

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