12 Most Charming

Small Towns
in New York

If you do decide to travel right now, consider checking out one of these beautiful local spots all within a few hours' driving distance of NYC.

Here 12 small towns
in New York brimming with idyllic charm,
and in a lot of cases, more space for
safer sightseeing.

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1. HUDSON, NY

This small city is only a 2 hour
drive from Manhattan & a popular getaway, thanks in part to its mid-century antique shops and lively contemporary art scene.

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This college town, is one of
the oldest towns in the U.S.
with buildings dating back
to the early 1700s. And, its
age is a big part of its allure.
 

2. NEW PALTZ, NY

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Take a socially distanced bike
tour, pottery or painting classes
or book in for a  wine tasting
on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail.
 

3. AURORA, NY

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Saugerties is a quintessential Hudson Valley town with a
main street full of buildings—
antique stores, restaurants,
and mom-and-pop shops.

4. SAUGERTIES, NY

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The outdoor activities
include canoeing or kayaking
down the Delaware river
or take a relaxing float
from Skinner’s Falls.

5. NARROWSBURG, NY

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From the top of Breakneck
Ridge, a challenging 3.7-mile
loop, you’ll have some of the
best views of the Hudson Valley.
 

6. COLD SPRING, NY

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Rhinebeck gets a lot of love from travelers, and boasts some of the Hudson Valley’s finest restaurants, home décor, and antique shops.
 

7. RHINEBECK, NY

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The North Fork is about
wineries, farm stands, sailing
and country roads and Greenport
is its seaside center.
 

8. GREENPORT, NY

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Located on one of the sleepier
and decidedly posh-er of
the Finger Lakes it's home
to the dreamy Sonnenberg
Gardens and Mansion.

9. CANANDAIGUA, NY

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Drive just 10 miles west of Saugerties and you’ll find Woodstock. Home to a thriving art scene and great hiking options, like picturesque Kaaterskill Falls.

10. WOODSTOCK, NY

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Known for it's adorable
Main Street, laid-back vibes, waterfront marinas and
picturesque downtown.

11. SAG HARBOR, NY

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One of the Hudson Valley’s most popular towns, Kingston overflows with shopping sites sitting on
not one, but two separate,
picturesque main streets.

12. KINGSTON, NY

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