Sweet Escapes: 17 Gorgeous Getaways Within A 3-Hour Drive of Manhattan

A hop, skip, and a jump from the city (under 1-hour!)

Fab Features: the manor is designed after a classic French countryside estate • ceremonies in a private chapel nestled among the gardens, or overlooking a graceful lily pond encircled by flowers • the 17th century-inspired ballroom is adorned with opulent chandeliers hung from an elaborately embellished recessed ceiling

Fab Features: mountaintop ceremonies with panoramic valley views • receptions in the luxurious lodge with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and elegant decor • accommodations range from mountaintop cabins to poolside condos and townhomes

Fab Features: stunning resort boasts a luxury lodge, a chic hotel, and 2 country clubs a quick 60 minute trek from the city • 2 on-site spas can design a personalized pre-wedding treatment regimen for you and your bridesmaids • enjoy a huge array of activities from archery to golf to the year-round pool enclosed within a living biosphere

A 1-2 hour trip north of NYC

Fab Features: 19th-century inn and retreat nestled along the Ramapo River • wed in one of the lush outdoor spaces, followed by cocktails in the Rose Garden and dinner & dancing in the airy Summer Pavilion • book the whole inn for a fabulous destination wedding

Fab Features: beautifully restored 18th-century estate • picturesque ceremonies on the Grand Lawn overlooking the Hudson River • open-air cocktail hour on the Stone Patio, Terrace, or romantic Grape Arbor followed by late-night receptions in the tented pavilion

Fab Features: 300-acre working organic farm and equestrian center • the restored barn is enhanced by giant sliding doors at each end and paddocks with wrought-iron doors • beautiful hilltop ceremonies with sweeping views of the Catskill Mountains

A quick 2-hour jaunt

Fab Features: gorgeous retreat set on 28 forested acres abutting Beach Pond Lake • events in the rustic-chic lodge, under the al fresco bandstand, or rent out the entire estate • cozy vintage cabins, glamping tents, and RV and tent sites are available for overnight stays—and all include access to kayaks, boats, and canoes!

Fab Features: the historic inn & resort makes for the perfect weekend weddings with two peaceful lakes, outdoor recreational fun, and 83 comfortable guest rooms • exchange vows lakeside followed by cocktail hour in the garden • al fresco receptions beneath the year-round tented Pavilion and Atrium

Fab Features: exchange vows on a courtyard overlooking the marina • elegant indoor celebrations in the Lighthouse Gallery • charming accommodations in two historic guesthouses

Lovely 2-hour drive from Manhattan

Fab Features: cozy creekside getaway nestled between two beautiful streams • dine and dance in the 175-year-old renovated barn with a balcony overlooking 40 acres of lush pasture (and its boundless al fresco ceremony sites!) • book the Honeymoon Yurt for a unique grand finale

2 and half hours outside the city

Fab Features: romantic ceremonies in the park surrounded by walls of roses, hydrangeas, and silver maple trees • intimate celebrations around the family-style table in the Tea House, where a wood-burning potbelly stove provides vintage charm • plush and luxurious furnishings blended with modern amenities

Fab Features: laid back, family-friendly restaurant with fabulous water views • exchange vows on a 200-foot private beach • they specialize in fresh seafood and locally-sourced produce, as well as a large variety of internationally-influenced seasonal menu items

Just under 3-hours away

Fab Features: private 400-acre farm in a secluded valley • say “I do”under an old maple tree or on a mountaintop with panoramic views • dance the night away in the historic barn where you can celebrate as long as you like—there's no curfew!

Fab Features: an 1880s “Stick Style” mansion • variety of outdoor event locations from the meadow with a fire ring to the cleared forest glade • the imaginative events team helps with all details from signature cocktails to incredible feasts to fabulous entertainment

Fab Features: sweet retreat set on 100 idyllic acres of forests, streams, meadows and fields • receptions in the open-sided barn and pavilion keep the focus on the beauty of the surrounding nature • charming accommodations include the turn-of-the-century “Valley View” inn with B&B-style rooms, cottages, tent camping and a yurt

A scenic 3-hour drive

Fab Features: elegant lakehouse-inspired restaurant nestled in the foothills of the Berkshires • the lakeside ceremony site impresses with its weeping willow tree and unobstructed views of the water and hills • grand receptions in the 1940s Great Room with its cozy fireplace or in one of their more intimate spaces

Fab Features: the castle-like Gilded Age mansion is surrounded by 360 magnificent acres • enjoy cocktails and mountain sunsets from the Rose Terrace followed by an elegant reception in their regal Ballroom • indulge in spa pampering, a round of golf, glorious hiking, great food and a complimentary suite for your wedding night—AND first year anniversary