What small towns are near New York City?

Here is our list of the 10 most beautiful small towns near NYC:
  • Hobart Village, Northern Catskills region. ...
  • Historic Hudson Valley, NY. ...
  • Lake Placid, NY. ...
  • Catskills, NY. ...
  • Bethlehem, PA (aka Christmas City U.S.A) ...
  • Cold Spring, NY. ...
  • Greenport, Long Island. ...
  • Woodstock, NY.




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Aurora is one of the smallest towns in New York State, regarded as one of the state's true hidden gems. It sits on the shores of Cayuga Lake, providing breathtaking views in every direction, though it's best known as the location of Wells College.

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Below are some of the most beautiful towns and villages across New York State to add to your itinerary when planning your next NY getaway.
  • Rhinebeck. ...
  • Sag Harbor. ...
  • Saratoga Springs. ...
  • Saugerties. ...
  • Shelter Island. ...
  • Sleepy Hollow. ...
  • Southampton. Credit: Jennifer Satinsky. ...
  • Watkins Glen. Credit: Where Are Those Morgans.


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Q: Which cities are closer to New York? A: Some of the most popular cities that are close to New York City are New Rochelle, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Elizabeth. They are all approximately an hour commute by train or car.

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The 16 Most Charming Small Towns in New York
  1. Skaneateles, NY. Why We Love It: beautiful lake views, historical architecture, seasonal events (Fall Fest, Wtiches' Walk, Restaurant Week) ...
  2. Hudson, NY. ...
  3. Tivoli, NY. ...
  4. New Paltz, NY. ...
  5. Aurora, NY. ...
  6. Saugerties, NY. ...
  7. Narrowsburg, NY. ...
  8. Cold Spring, NY.


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Head to these engaging locales that are all just a two-hour drive or less from New York City.
  • Beacon, N.Y.
  • Chester, Conn.
  • Warwick, N.Y.
  • Teatown Lake Reservation, N.Y.
  • Clinton, N.J.
  • Oyster Bay, Long Island.
  • Philadelphia.


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Frequent, fast service (a 15 to 20-minute trip) is offered on the Northeast Corridor and the North Jersey Coast Line between Penn Station New York and Newark Penn Station.

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