Sure, there’s something fabulous about hopping on a plane to the nearest tropical destination as soon as temperatures start to drop. But in case you hadn’t heard, there’s a recession looming, which means that international flights and resort hotels are out of reach for many of us right now. But no matter! If the “grounded” days of the pandemic travel taught us anything, it’s that getting out someplace local and into nature—somewhere particularly cozy with lots of hygge vibes — can be just as enjoyable for a winter escape. These 31 charming winter weekend getaways from NYC are just that, and they are all within a few hours’ drive of the city.