8 Day Trips from New York City You Can Book Today

1.NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,757 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $47Our pick

Review the Empire State Building observatories, museum, views, ticket choices, timing, accessibility, and value before you book.

“My friend and I booked this show on a whim not really knowing what to expect. We were both blown away by such a fantastic show it was amazing. We were sat up on the third mezzanine and the view was great. The whole experience was incredible and it is definitely worth seeing 🤩 Loved it ❤️❤️”

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2.From NYC: Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,418 reviews · 15 hours · from $104

Review of a $104 guided NYC to Washington DC day trip, covering monuments, Arlington, the White House, Capitol, museums, and travel tips.

“It was a perfect trip! Augustin and Enrique are the best! Nothing to improve!”

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3.From NYC: Day Trip to Philadelphia and Amish Country

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 805 reviews · 14 hours · from $149

Review of a 14-hour NYC day trip to Philadelphia and Amish Country, with historic sights, Rocky Steps, an Amish buggy ride, and market time.

“Leandro was amazing and really knew his history! Great day out”

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4.Washington DC Day Trip by Bus from New York City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 600 reviews · 14 hours · from $129

Review of the $129 Washington DC day trip from New York, covering major memorials, Arlington Cemetery, transport, timing, and tour value.

“Absolutely amazing day trip, I would highly recommended it to anyone thinking about booking this. Steve our guide was so knowledgeable, friendly, fun and really made a difference to our experience. The sites are incredible and not to be missed. The journey isn't actually too bad, 4 hours there with a 20min service stop half way and the same back, while along the way Steve pointed out lots of places, bridges, settlement areas and shared lots of fun facts and the history around all the states and areas we visited. We visited all the sites including Arlington memorial, the Lincoln memorial, white house, congress, union station etc, Steve was also…”

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5.From NYC/New Jersey: Boston City & Harvard Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 180 reviews · 15 hours · from $130

Review of the 15-hour Boston day trip from NYC, covering Harvard, Copley Square, the Freedom Trail, Quincy Market, and more.

“The trip was amazing! Really well planned and the tour guide was really good and knowledgeable. We saw the main places and, I need to confess, Boston is incredible. The city was European influence and is very charming. It’s good to be away from the big apple and be able to enjoy a calmer city. I highly recommend this your! 5⭐️”

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6.From NYC: Hamptons, Sag Harbor, and Outlet Shopping Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 14 hours · from $179

Review of the 14-hour Hamptons, Sag Harbor, winery, and Tanger Outlets trip from NYC, with itinerary details, value advice, and booking tips.

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7.From NYC: Niagara Falls, Washington DC and Boston 4-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 44 reviews · 4 days · from $667

Review of a four-day New York trip to Niagara Falls, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Boston, with practical tips on value, hotels, and pacing.

“Very friendly and Informative tour guide I. E. SHELLEY HUANG. She guided very well and cooperative.”

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8.From New York City: Philadelphia & Amish Community Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 13 hours · from $108

Review of a 13-hour Philadelphia and Lancaster Amish day trip from New York, with historic sights, guided visits, transport, value, and practical tips.

“Bellissimo vedere gli Amish al lavoro nei campi, scalzi e con le loro divise. La guida è stata bravissima a spiegarci la differenza coi Mennoniti e anche tutte le loro usanze. Unica cosa non funzionante: il Wi-Fi Interviajes nel van. Grazie di tutto.”

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