7 Best Weekend Getaways from New York City

travel Circled Dot There are some iconic places to visit on a weekend from NYC. Here is a list of some of them...

Niagara Falls

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Lake Placid

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Hudson Valley

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Montauk Lighthouse

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Saratoga Spa State Park

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Lake George

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Shelter Island

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