{"id":8024,"date":"2020-05-29T09:15:26","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T09:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiqets-blog-staging.local\/nyc-day-trips\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T10:05:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T10:05:24","slug":"nyc-day-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/nyc-day-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Escapes: Travel Close to Home With These Day Trips From NYC","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u2013<\/em>\u00a0This post was written by Liam McGarry<\/em>\u00a0\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer: While some of these places might be temporarily closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it\u2019s likely that you\u2019ll soon be able to see most of them \u2013 and with many of us understandably concerned about international travel over the coming months, there\u2019s never been a better time to explore our own backyard.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes you need<\/em> a day trip from NYC<\/a>. The city can be overwhelming. It\u2019s a blur of cabs and trucks and school buses and delivery drivers and joggers and hot dog vendors and impatient commuters that can leave you struggling for breath. Luckily, there are plenty of NYC day trips and excursions to choose from.

Do you want to rekindle your love for the ocean, head for the hills, or see a different take on city life? Here are some ways to break free from great Granny Smith, aka the Big Apple, and be back in time for The Tonight Show.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience NYC day trips in Cities Close to New York<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nowhere is quite like NYC, but other places do try \u2013 bless \u2018em. If you\u2019re a self-confessed city slicker, there are a couple of cities close to New York you can visit for a change of scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/strong>Philadelphia<\/strong><\/a> Day Trip From NYC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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View from the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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NYC to Philadelphia by car:<\/strong> Approx. 1hr 10 min
NYC to Philadelphia by bus:<\/strong> Approx. 2hr 10 min
NYC to Philadelphia by train:<\/strong> Approx. 2hr 15 min <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of big cities close to New York, Philadelphia is a tried and trusted NYC day trip. With quick and easy transport options, you\u2019re able to leave at a reasonable hour and be there well before lunch. Philly cheesesteak, anyone?

There\u2019s plenty to do, even on a tight schedule. Run up the famous Rocky Steps, and once you\u2019ve got your breath back, venture inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art<\/a> for a cultured browse.

Delve into colonial and revolutionary history by visiting the Liberty Bell at Independence Hall, or by exploring the Museum of the American Revolution<\/a>. The two are just steps away from each other, and make for ideal itinerary options for day trips from NYC.

If you want to immerse yourself in the proud traditions of the City of Brotherly Love, consider squeezing in a guided tour<\/a>. If you\u2019re a foodie (aren\u2019t we all?) don\u2019t miss the tour of the 9th Street Italian Market for the lowdown on Philly favorites. For an all-encompassing wander, try the History in HD: Philadelphia Walking Tour<\/a> to see the landmarks that shaped America with a local historian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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