Short Escapes Near New York City

Download or read book Short Escapes Near New York City written by Bruce Bolger and published by Fodor's. This book was released on 1999 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fodor's Short Escapes Near NYC25 Country Getaways for People who Love to Walk Most within 1 1/2 hours of the City Discover the Undiscovered Follow in the footsteps of Ichabod Crane, George Washington, Walt Whitman, and Bob Dylan and find colonial quarries, breathtaking views, remote beaches, and unspoiled riverbanks in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Escape for a Day -- or a Weekend Every walk can be completed in a few hours, leaving time for sightseeing. Or you can linger for the weekend in one of the recommended B&Bs. All the information you need Walking directions and trail maps, nearby inns and restaurants, picnic spots, public transportation "How we decide whether a guide claiming to discover special places tourists never see really does is to ask: Has it found our own personal favorite spots? In this case the answer is 'Yes'. Curse those perceptive authors." -- "New York Daily News