New York City Long Weekend
Dedicate at least 3-4 days to explore New York City properly. With a charter bus, you can base yourself in Manhattan and efficiently travel to the outer boroughs. Spend one day midtown visiting Top of the Rock, Times Square, and Grand Central Station. Next explore the Upper East Side’s Museum Mile. Don’t miss the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Guggenheim. Dedicate a full day to Brooklyn. Cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot and explore DUMBO. Wander through Brooklyn Bridge Park. Go shopping in Williamsburg. Eat pizza in Coney Island. Catch a show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Another day, take the subway downtown. Pay your respects at the 9/11 Memorial. Wander the streets of Greenwich Village. Catch a ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Finish in Little Italy for dinner.
Niagara Falls and Western New York
Niagara Falls makes an ideal long weekend escape from NYC. Depart early and you can be there in under 8 hours by charter bus. Spend Day 1 exploring the falls via boat tours, observation towers, and walking trails. At night, stay for the illumination. On Day 2, head to Buffalo. Visit the Albright Knox Art Gallery, explore the historic architecture, and indulge in spicy Buffalo wings for lunch. Next stop in Rochester for a food tour and nightlife downtown. Day 3, choose between wine tasting at the Finger Lakes or exploring the quaint villages of the Erie Canal. End in Cooperstown before returning to the city.
Adirondacks and Lake Placid
The Adirondack Mountains offer pristine wilderness perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. From NYC, a charter bus can have you there in under 5 hours. Spend Day 1 in Lake Placid, site of the famous “Miracle on Ice” hockey game. Tour Olympic venues and go for a brisk hike up Whiteface Mountain. Relax after in the village. Day 2, go fishing or boating in Saranac Lake. Visit the Wild Center for nature exhibits and trails. Drive up Whiteface Memorial Highway for panoramic vistas. Day 3, choose mountain biking, rock climbing, or more hiking. End in Old Forge for pizza, craft beer, and live music. Day 4, stop at Ausable Chasm on the way back for dramatic sandstone cliffs and waterfalls.
Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend
Every baseball fan should make the pilgrimage to Cooperstown at least once. Perfect for a guys’ weekend or father/son bonding trip. The village is very walkable. Tour the Hall of Fame itself on Day 1. Budget several hours to explore the exhibits and honor the greats. Catch a game at Doubleday Field in the afternoon. Wander Main Street shops. On Day 2, play a round at Leatherstocking Golf Course, frequented by legends like Mickey Mantle. Visit the Fenimore Art Museum. Go hiking or kayaking at Glimmerglass State Park. End with dinner at the Otesaga Resort Hotel. Sit on the veranda and take in the lovely lake views.
Hudson Valley Art and Wine Tour
The Hudson Valley is a cultural mecca just 1-2 hours north of NYC. Its plentiful wineries provide a pleasant day trip or weekend escape. From NYC, make your first stop at Dia:Beacon for contemporary art in a converted Nabisco box factory. Grab lunch in Beacon’s thriving main street. Continue to Storm King for 500 acres of sculpture gardens to wander. Head to your hotel in Newburgh or New Paltz. Spend Day 2 wine tasting along the Shawangunk Wine Trail around New Paltz. Stop at cozy towns like Gardiner and High Falls. Before returning to the city, tour Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site or West Point Military Academy.
Navigating New York Without the Hassles
New York size and variety of destinations make a private charter bus an excellent transportation choice. Avoid the headaches of driving in unfamiliar areas and touring on someone else’s schedule. Charter buses allow you to travel together as a group, whether you’re a family, school, sports team, or company. No one has to get separated or navigate transit systems alone. Everyone can stay on the same schedule and enjoy the same experiences. Buses offer comforts like spacious seating, footrests, WiFi, electrical outlets, and restrooms. Many provide TV/DVD so you can watch movies and shows on long highway drives. No one has to jockey for control of the radio or AC. Charter bus team are experienced professionals who know the roads and major destinations. They can recommend places to eat and things to do based on your group’s interests. Best of all, we do the driving so you can sit back, relax, and focus on the people you’re traveling with, not the traffic around you.
Start Your New York Adventure
We hope this guide has inspired you to start planning your own New York adventure, whether that’s a long weekend or extended tour. Our team at Charter Bus Company New York will help customize the perfect transportation for your group’s needs and budget. Call us today at 646-561-8150 to get a personalized quote for your charter bus rental. We’ll walk you through all the options and amenities so you can travel in comfort and style. New York offers endless possibilities – let us handle the transportation details so you can focus on making memories.