Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
Nestled along the western side of Cayuga Lake are a handful of wineries, in just such an assortment that one could, if one chose, “winery hop” northward from Ithaca. If you’ve been to Napa have that in your mind’s eye, the Wine Trail, like many east coast wineries, is a different experience altogether. Unlike […]
How to Get to Ithaca from NYC
Photo by Tony Hisgett Disclosure – we have no affiliation with any of the businesses we discuss in this article. The fact that Ithaca is just long enough a drive to make it an undertaking also makes it an oft-overlooked weekend getaway destination, especially as throngs of weekenders head for the beach. (Or the […]
Route 6A, Dennis, and Brewster
If it’s a nice day, you can make an afternoon out of driving the North Cape’s route 6A from Brewster to Dennis, or vice versa. Even if you don’t stop anywhere, the scenery is beautiful. If you have time, however, and are interested in shopping and art galleries, this spot is full of them. […]
Jones Beach State Park – Weekend Getaways from NYC
Photo by Mark Guim Jones Beach is the most visited beach on the entire eastern seaboard. (Source) But don’t let that stop you. For starters, Jones Beach is Biiiig – spanning ten miles. As a repeat visitor, I’ll vouch that you’ll find an open stretch of beach. Also, it’s popular because it’s awesome. As […]
Storm King Art Center
1 Museum Rd, New Windsor, NY If you like your Thomas Cole landscapes with a dash of Rene Magritte surrealism, the Storm King Art Center (website) is the place for you. It’s an art installation writ-large, using an entire natural landscape as its grounds. It’s also the perfect plug-and-play romantic getaway, within easy […]
Scargo Pottery
30 Dr Lord’s Rd S, Dennis, MA Scargo Pottery (website) is the brain trust of the legendary and much emulated ceramist Harry Holl, who during his life helped transform the Cape into a Mecca for potters. Harry Holl is no longer alive, Scargo Pottery lives on, and it’s well worth a side trip, whether […]
Herring Cove Beach
Photo by Lin Mei Herring Cove would be your go-to if you were staying in Provincetown, which we highly recommend by the way. It’s hard to avoid the beach from any point in Provincetown, and Commercial Street abuts a pretty stretch of beach itself. Still, if you’re going to make a short trip, make […]
Lecount Hollow Beach
On this part of the National Seashore, the dunes are high and sharp, and the geography dramatic. You enter this beach through a narrow space between two dunes, and follow a steep path about 50 vertical feet down the the sand. This is a popular spot for volleyball, but it distinguishes itself by its […]
Nauset Beach
Photo Credit Situated on the National Seashore, Nauset Beach offers breathtaking views and broad expanses of sand, framed by bluffs. This is less a “chill” beach than a walking/sightseeing destination. It’s the most easily accessible National Seashore beach from the mid cape, and it’s a bit tamer than Lecount Hollow, with its steep dunes, […]
Cold Storage Beach
Cold Storage Road, Dennis, MA Cold Storage Beach, located on the north coast of the Cape in the town of Dennis, is expansive and peaceful, with white sand. Because it faces the Bay, the wind, waves, and currents are milder than those of the National Seashore. It’s an easy commute from any part of […]
