Day Trips Around NY (NYC, Hudson Valley, Catskills, & Adirondacks)

If you decide to take some needed time off, and have little time or money to spend, you might want to consider a short trip that allows you to get away without breaking the bank or spending all day in the car. Even though you may have explored parts of New York City, the Hudson Valley, the Catskills, or the Adirondack areas previously, there are many things just waiting to be discovered. It's amazing how we take for granted the abundant beauty in our own backyard. If you'd like to explore the majestic beauty and quirky nature that our great state of New York has to offer, Somers Library can help by providing a wide variety of travel resources. Here are some great books to help you decide where to explore next.

• The Enchantment of New York: 75 of Manhattan’s Most Magical and Unique Attractions by Willem Post

• Hidden Waters of New York City: A History and Guide to 101 Forgotten Lakes, Ponds, Creeks and Streams in the Five Boroughs by Sergey Kadinsky

• 25 Mountain Bike Tours in the Hudson Valley by Peter Kick

• Queens: A Culinary Passport: Exploring Ethnic Cuisine in New York City’s Most Diverse Borough by Andrea Lynn

• Exploring Historic Dutch New York: New York City, Hudson Valley, New Jersey, and Delaware

• Catskill Region Waterfall Guide: Cool Cascades of the Catskills and Shawangunks by Russell Dunn

• Artwalks in New York: Delightful Discoveries of Public Art and Gardens in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island by Marina Harrison

• Cycling Along the Canals of New York State: Scenic Rides on the Historic Waterways of the Empire State by Louis Rossi

• AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Catskills and Hudson Valley: Four-Season Guide to 60 of the Best Trails from the Hudson Highlands to Albany by Peter Kick

• Discovering Vintage New York: A Guide to the City 's Timeless Shops, Bars, Delis & More by Mitch Broder

• Let's Take the Kids!: Great Places to Go in New York's Hudson Valley by Joanne Michaels

• Weekend Walks in Dutchess and Putnam Counties by Peggy Turco

• New York City Landmarks by Jake Rajs and Francis Morrone

• The Bronx: The Ultimate Guide to New York City's Beautiful Borough by Lloyd Ultan

• Architecture Walks: The Best Outings Near New York City by Lucy Rosenfeld

• The Historic Shops & Restaurants of New York: A Guide to Century-Old Establishments in the City by Ellen Williams

• Adirondack Waterfall Guide: New York's Cool Cascades by Russell Dunn

• Insider Brooklyn: A Curated Guide to New York City's Most Stylish Borough by Rachel Felder

• New York's One-Food Wonders: A Guide to the Big Apple's Unique Single-Food Spots by Mitch Broder

• Native American and Pioneer Sites of Upstate New York: Westward Trails from Albany to Buffalo by Lorna Czarnota

• 25 Bicycle tours in the Hudson Valley: Scenic Rides from Saratoga to Northern Westchester County by Howard Stone

• Catskill Mountain House Trail Guide: In the Footsteps of the Hudson River School by Robert Gildersleeve

• Waterfalls of New York State by Scott Ensminger

• Outdoors With Kids New York City: 100 Fun Places to Explore in and Around the City by Cheryl de Jong-Lambert