New York City Travel Guide | Stanton House Inn

Category New York City Travel Guide

East Coast Road Trips: Where to Start (& How to Choose)

Driving through the Hudson Valley on an East Coast road trip

The West Coast gets all the glory, but East Coast road trips are where you find the real Americana. You could, for example: And all without ever going far from the coast (or the interstate, for that matter). Being spoiled…

Day Trips from NYC: Top 15 Most Unique Spots

Grand Central train station is the start of all the fun on day trips from NYC

Often, the best thing you can do for your relationship with New York City… is leave it for a day. Don’t get me wrong! We love the energy, the bagels, the museums, the everything-all-at-once. But as soon as the sirens…

Things to Do in Queens NY: Top 23 Most Unique Spots

Fountain at Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Believe it or not, Queens, NY, is New York City’s largest borough—and that means there is always plenty to do. But unlike Manhattan or Brooklyn, it’s a lot easier to get around and relax for a spell. Queens is diverse,…

Best Labor Day Weekend Getaways from NYC: Top 23 Spots

A group of friends enjoying their Labor Day getaways at the beach

Fair warning: Labor Day Weekend rapidly approaches! And it arrives carrying the promise of fresh air, fun roads trips, and freedom from subway delays. As someone who’s lived my whole life around here (and driven every highway, byway, and backroad…

Things to do in NYC in June: Top 23 Most Unique Spots

Driving towards the Throgs Neck bridge in NYC in June

June in New York City is the opening scene of the summer blockbuster. The whole city is always full of energy, and yet it packs in even more action to kick-off the summer season. Gay Pride events, outdoor concerts, food…

Things to do in May in NYC: Top 23 Most Unique Spots

Manhattan Bridge from DUMBO, one of the best things to do in May in NYC

May in New York City is when the Big Apple really shines: The weather’s warming up The parks are blooming And there’s a certain buzz in the air that screams, “Get outside and do something!” It’s the perfect mix of…

Things to do in April in NYC: Top 23 Most Unique Spots

Crossing the George Washington Bridge, one of the best things to do in April in NYC

April in New York City is a love letter from spring. It’s always full of surprises, energy, and a little unpredictability (thanks, weather!). Whether it’s sunny skies, a rogue snowflake, or a classic spring shower, the city’s got you covered.…

Things to do in NYC in March: Top 23 Most Unique Spots

An eagle's view of the best things to do in NYC in March

March in New York City is the city’s “hold my coffee” moment, right before spring in NYC fully blooms. The weather is a grab bag—brisk but bearable. And the vibe is lively without being chaotic. It’s a golden time to…