42 of the Best Small Towns in New York for an Idyllic Getaway
Outside of NYC, you'll find quaint villages and serene waterfront hamlets.
Ah, New York, New York. As they say, a city so nice, they named it twice! But what happens when you want to venture outside that Big Apple and into the rest of New York? State, that is.
Well, the Empire State has plenty to offer.
Upstate and into the Hudson Valley, which wraps around the Hudson River, New York is a big, beautiful, rural landscape, complete with winding roads, rolling fields, and waterfalls galore—and all the idyllic towns that lie in between. Go for strolls down main streets, visit museums, peruse antique shops, explore hiking trails, go horseback riding, and more.
Out east, there's Long Island—home to Montauk, the Hamptons, and all the beaches and vineyards a summer vacationer could ask for. There, you have chic, luxe hotels, award-winning restaurants, water sports, world-class wine—and the sand between your toes. Venture to the very tip, and they say you've reached the "end of the world." Staring out from Montauk Point Lighthouse, you might just believe it. (Serenity found!)
Where will you find your oasis? Without further ado, we present 42 of our favorite small, charming towns (and picturesque villages, hamlets, and even some sweet cities) in New York State.
Rose Marie Walano is a freelance editor and children's author. (And a Cosmo alum!) Among the many things she loves are high tea, period dramas, Central Park, K-pop, and her adorable mini-doodle, Colette. You can follow her on Instagram at @rosiewalano.
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