The Best Road Trips From New York, NY
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Best 6 Road Trips
From New York City
New York, New York! It is known as the city that never sleeps, and for a good reason. The city is home to over 8 million people. New York offers visitors a variety of things to see and do, including museums, parks, restaurants, shopping malls, and even beaches. However, what about when you want to get out of town?
With Kyte, it's easy to book a car for as long as you need for wherever you want to go, conveniently delivered to your door. Here we will dive into the six best road trips to take from New York City.
1. Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania
Travel time: 2 hours (107 miles)
The Poconos are a great place to escape from city life. At just 2 hours away, you are surrounded by boundless nature and wilderness. You can stay in one of the many hotels or resorts in the area - or if you're feeling one with nature, you can camp somewhere like the Cranberry Run Campground. Enjoy whitewater rafting, golf courses, water parks, and adventure parks in the Poconos!
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2. The Jersey Shore, New Jersey
Travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes (80 miles)
The Jersey Shore is a nickname for the coastline of Ocean County in northern New Jersey. It is also known as The Shore. For those of us outside of the area, you may be most familiar with the area because of the hit TV show Jersey Shore. However, there is so much more than fist-pumping at the clubs. The borough of Seaside Heights on the Jersey Shore offers unique attractions like the iconic Boardwalk, Casino Pier amusement park, any of the restaurants and shops that line the Boardwalk, and of course, the beach!
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3. Cold Spring, New York
Travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes (61 miles)
Cold Spring is a village on the Hudson River north of New York City and directly across the river from West Point Military Academy. Cold Spring is best known for its well-preserved 19th-century buildings lining the central part of town (and being on the National Register of Historic Places). Beautiful scenery is abundant in and around this small village, such as the Hudson Highlands State Park. While there, also make sure to take the ferry to Bannerman Castle for a truly unforgettable time.
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4. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Travel time: 1 hour 45 minutes (95 miles)
Philadelphia is one of the most historic cities in the United States. The founders ratified the United States Constitution there. Philadelphia is the nation's first Capital and takes the title of many other firsts: first U.S. library, first U.S. medical school, and first U.S. hospital, to name a few. Not only is Philadelphia a historic city, but it's a rapidly expanding city with all the modern amenities you require. So whether you want to enjoy the skyline or dig into United States history, Philadelphia is a short drive away.
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5. Boston, Massachusetts
Travel time: 95 miles (1 hour 40 minutes)
Boston has been home to some of the world's greatest thinkers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, John F. Kennedy, and many others. Boston is also one of the best places in America to visit if you like sports. It's home to the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, Bruins, and more. It's also known as one of the most "European-like" cities in the United States. So there is plenty of United States history that has happened in Boston, as well as a unique city layout you won't find anywhere in the United States, all under four hours away from New York City.
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6. Niagara Falls
Travel time: 6 hours 30 minutes (408 miles)
The road to Niagara Falls is the longest drive on our list, but we promise it's worth it. To get there, you drive through the largest city in upstate New York, Syracuse, which would make for a good halfway point stop along the way. Not only do you have the idyllic falls to gaze upon, but there are plenty of attractions there to make for an action-packed weekend trip. There are hiking trails, boat tours, and restaurants all overlooking the Falls.
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Conclusion
Oh, the places you will go when you want a vacation from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. Make it a breeze with Kyte. Not only do our friendly Kyte Surfers deliver your Kyte rental to your door, but they pick it up at your convenience. Travel with confidence with Kyte!
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Can I return my Kyte at a different location than my delivery?
Yes! You have the option to select different delivery and return addresses within the same service area when you make your booking. If you want to make a change after booking, let us know via in-app chat or send us a text and we will update that for you!
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Can I extend my trip?
Trip extensions are subject to vehicle availability. You may extend for as long as you’d like, just let us know at least 2 hours before your original scheduled return. Extensions made within 2 hours of your return will incur a $25 rescheduling fee to cover our Surfers’ time.
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Cancellations made 48 hours prior to your scheduled delivery time are eligible for a full refund to your original payment method.
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