Grab your snacks and get your playlists ready, we’re going on a road trip!
Whether you've got a three-day weekend coming up that you want to take advantage of or you're looking for a getaway from Nassau County, we have some suggestions to make the most of your weekend trip.
1. Fire Island
Distance from Nassau County: 1 hour
Where to stay: St. Francis Inn or Casa de Suenos
Extending a single mile in width and 32 miles in length, Fire Island is the ideal beach getaway, but one that is hard to come by.
2. Cooperstown
Distance from Nassau County: 4 hours
If baseball is held in high regard in your household, you will find the perfect setting in Cooperstown—the birthplace of a national pastime. This example of the time-honored virtues of small-town America lives and breathes baseball.
3. Hudson Valley
Distance from Nassau County: 2 hours
For families looking for a weekend filled with thrills and the full vacation package, the Rocking Horse Ranch in Hudson Valley is the choice of champions.
4. West Point
Distance from Nassau County: 2 hours
We are all aware of the military importance of West Point and the large piece of national history it presents. What you might not know is that you can experience a lot of family-friendly activities while there.
5. Lake George
Distance from Nassau County: 4 hours
To all the outdoors lovers out there, Lake George presents a NY weekend getaway dream-come-true. Here, the sky is the limit—there are only about 4 hours of driving time between yourself and countless activities such as parasailing, picnics, music venues, white-water rafting, horseback riding, panoramic views, delicious cuisine and more
