DH and I are trying to plan our first baby free getaway. It would be in mid August, probably from Monday to Wednesday, MAYBE til Thursday. We're kind of drawing a blank on where to go for such a short time though. We're in NYC, and would like no longer than a 4-5 hour drive or a 2 hour flight. Any ideas?
Boston, DC, and upstate NY are all out (been there).
apricot / 453 posts
Ogunquit, Maine! It's about 6-7 hours from us in Philly so you can probably get there in 4-5.
squash / 13764 posts
@swedishfish: we were thinking the hamptons actually! Not sure if it would hopefully be less expensive since it would be mid week...@mrsjyw: DH brought up Chicago, but I don't really know of stuff to do there (sounds so ignorant I know!). I have no desire to visit another big city just to see a big city, you know? Do they have good tourist stuff to do? I know the food is supposed to be good.
@night cheese: I literally just thought of Maine as I was typing this. I will check that out, thanks! Can we fly there? I'd rather do a short flight than a long drive TBH!
squash / 13764 posts
@swedishfish: I was there very briefly a few years ago but don't remember much about it. It's a cute beach town right?
nectarine / 2834 posts
We were thinking of doing Hilton Head and/or Charleston. We decided to do Florida in October. You could also do Cape May but it might be crowded.
squash / 13764 posts
@Tidybee: Ha I think DH is going to CHarleston in Oct for a boys' trip! I don't know anything about HHI--except that it's really popular, no? I should look into it. Yeah, we'd definitely prefer not terribly crowded (although I'm sure it will be crowded wherever we end up going.
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts
@hilsy85: I thought that just after I typed it... that it's just a mini-NYC... so might not be the best for a getaway. There are great eats and the lakeviews are breathtaking though!
Maine sounds lovely!
GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts
@hilsy85: yeah, everyone from work seems to be heading to Newport this year.
squash / 13764 posts
@mrsjyw: yes, I was like to DH what is there to see there, and he was like "Well, there's the lake, and deep dish pizza, and Alinea" and I said, "Those last two aren't sight seeing things! They're food related!" 
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
I was just texting with my husband about this very topic, we're planning on something in the fall though, so it's off season for beaches....I am stumpted on where to go. My default suggestion is usually Puerto Rico or Bahamas, because Jet Blue flies direct from JFK.
For driving, we do Newport a lot, which I love, and LBI. Last year we were in Harvey Cedars and I just adore it.
nectarine / 2834 posts
@hilsy85: We had such a good time in Chicago when we went for a long weekend a few years ago. We went to see Second City (their improv comedy), rented bikes and rode along the lake, and went to a baseball game at Wrigley. And ate like champs 
ETA: yeah I htink anywhere in August is going to be jammed...especially HHI. Maybe you can consider October...say Naples where we'll be
hostess / papaya / 10219 posts
Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket? There are some nice beach towns in Delaware/Maryland area- Rehoboth and Bethany beaches in DE, Ocean City MD, Chinquetegue VA...
nectarine / 2834 posts
@hilsy85: We also really liked the Berkshires a few years ago. We're not huge into antiquing or anything so not much for us to do but eat and drink and hike but we had a really relaxing weekend doing just that.
squash / 13764 posts
@looch: yeah if it weren't summer, we would definitely do a tropical vacation!
@Tidybee: ok so you didn't feel like it was like a smaller, cleaner NYC (what I have heard from people, lol)? I will look into it!
hostess / papaya / 10219 posts
@looch: I second Puerto Rico. Short flight and it's lovely! Very easy since they take American $ and speak English, you know?
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
@hilsy85: Yeah, I know, right? I feel like you kind of have to take advantage of the good northeast weather!
squash / 13764 posts
@Tidybee: that would be so fun! This is DH's only week off until around the holidays though 
@travellingbee: I actually looked at Nantucket, but it's a long trip for such a short time! OMG I would LOVE To go to Chincoteauge (ever since reading Misty of Chincoteauge as a kid!)! Must check that out!
pear / 1672 posts
I second Newport. You can also look at Narragansett, RI. What about the Finger Lakes in upstate? Parts of the Jersey Shore (yes, I know) are actually very nice. I would look at LI Wine Country as well. Then there's Fire Island and Montauk past the Hapmtons.
ETA: You can also fly to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard via Jet Blue.
nectarine / 2272 posts
My first thoughts were puerto rico or the bahamas as well.
How about Nashville? I was just there and had a blast. Or new orleans?
GOLD / watermelon / 14076 posts
@hilsy85: I would do Maine or Rhode Island. HHI seems popular, but it also seems like a place where everyone takes their kids. If it's just you and DH I'd want to do something more adult-oriented.
@hotchildinthecity: New Orleans is awesome but it's going to be HOT in August!
nectarine / 2272 posts
@lawbee11: i love the heat lol so i dont even take that into consideration ooops. We always go to vegas in the dead of summer 
hostess / papaya / 10219 posts
@BKCaribBaby: for my bachelorette party, we out east on LI but stayed in Sag Harbor rather than Hamptons proper (adorable little town!!!!) and took the ferry to the North Fork and had a limo take us on a winery tour! It was so much fun!
pear / 1787 posts
how do you feel about canada? not sure how long the flights are but quebec city is AMAZINGGGG... super european feeling and so lovely. montreal is really great also. gotta rep for my country
ETA: both are about 1.5 hour flights
eggplant / 11824 posts
@hilsy85: You can fly direct from JFK to Portland, Maine – usually for around $99/pp each way. It’s a quick flight, about 1.5 hours. ETA: It takes us 5 hours to drive from Portland to Manhattan - without hitting heavy, heavy traffic (but with reasonable traffic).
Newport, RI is also nice, but it might be hard to find a hotel room in August.
grapefruit / 4006 posts
i think maine is really nice...it'll be a good break from the nyc heat, and its quite beautiful up there, with good hiking....and lobster rolls.
apricot / 453 posts
@hilsy85: I think you can fly into Portland but it's about 45 minutes from there.
pomegranate / 3331 posts
I love the Berkshires (and it's a quick drive), and like others said, if you were thinking the Hamptons, you could also do some of the wineries in North Fork. I also like Newport. HHI is awesome but it's a bit of a pain to get to so i'm not sure it would be that practical for a quick trip (might be on the upper limit of your 2 hour flight and then still a bit of a drive from the airport).
pomelo / 5220 posts
Newport or Narragansett would be fun. You could also do Ogunquit Maine or even Bar Harbor (bit further). Also would be fun to do Block Island in RI.
cherry / 224 posts
agree with @sleepymonkey on Maine. It's on my list of places to go and August seems like a great time to visit.
squash / 13764 posts
@BKCaribBaby: I know you can fly there but then I think you need a car while you're there, no? I know several people who have been to nantucket this summer and they all loved it! But also looks like most rentals are saturday to saturday.
@lawbee11: yes definitely don't wnat to be surrounded by babies @loki: hmmm...that's an interesting idea! Will have to look into montreal/quebec city as well!
@yoursilverlining: sounds like a perfect way to get there then--would much rather not risk sitting in traffic if I can avoid it.
@Trailmix: but isn't it hurricane season in august??
@SleepyMonkey: mmm lobster rolls! Love them!! as does DH
@Greentea: I feel liek anywhere south (florida, LV, New Orleans as were mentioned) would be SO HOT in august, no?...I am not a fan of major humidity!
@Pirouette: ah ok, so that prob crosses HHI off the list!
@oliviaoblivia: @psw27: I have a friend who went to Block Island last year, I will ask her about it! And would love to visit Toronto but only if I have LO with me so we can do a playdate!
Thanks SO much for all the ideas!!! Keep em coming!
wonderful cherry / 21504 posts
@hilsy85: I haven't been to Nantucket, but we have been to Martha's Vineyard and I don't think you need a car. They have shuttles that take you around the island and it's quite small- you can bike almost anywhere if you want. I'm surprised no one mentioned Cape Cod-- I think it would be less than 5 hours, but you'd definitely want a car there so you could explore.
Newport is fun-- nice beaches and the mansions sight seeing, plus good food and fun night life. I wouldn't call it a 'quiet beach town'.
And we had a really nice trip to Ogunquit, ME. We went in the shoulder season but the beaches looked really pretty. We went for our last trip before getting pregnant but are considering going again with C this year.
pear / 1672 posts
@travellingbee: I've been dying to go, so I think Hilsy85 should go and report back.
grapefruit / 4006 posts
@hilsy85: when we went, we were in portland and there is this lobster roll place where you sit on a dock out on the water with your roll and a beer, and there is usually live music. it is just sublime!! we went there two nights in a row for dinner because they were so good and it was just such a pleasant, "i love life" feeling.
honeydew / 7687 posts
Chicago! There is tons to do there. Comedy clubs, museums, festivals.
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