Sweet Escapes: 15 Gorgeous Getaways Within A 3-Hour Drive of Manhattan

A hop, skip, and a jump from the city (1.5 hours or less!)

Fab Features: exquisite manor 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: ‌beautifully landscaped estate perched at the edge of a private, 11-acre lake • airy, al fresco ceremonies under a natural birchwood arch followed by receptions in a sophisticated grand ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water • full-service packages showcase creative, delicious menus, personalized planning, and seamless day-of coordination

Fab Features: four-season resort offering mountaintop ceremonies with panoramic valley views • receptions in the luxurious Red Tail Lodge with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and elegant decor • versatile overnight accommodations range from traditional guest suites to luxurious, vacation rental-style town homes and condos

Fab Features: this stunning resort boasts eight unique venues, including a luxury lodge, a chic hotel, ballrooms, and 2 country clubs a quick 60 minute trek from the city • 2 on-site spas offer personalized pre-wedding treatment regimens for the wedding parties • there's a huge array of on-site activities from archery to golf to the year-round pool, which is enclosed within a living biosphere

A 1-2 hour trip north of NYC

Fab Features: pastoral post-and-beam boutique Inn nestled in the hills between the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires • al fresco celebrations amid the gardens and verdant grounds, before the quaint red barn, beside a roaring fire pit, or inside the warm, welcoming Great Room • every wedding is custom-designed and crafted by the expert team with perks like house-made floral bouquets and delicious daily breakfasts

Fab Features: a unique event center that unites three heritage properties: Homestead Restaurant, the historic Bradstan Country Hotel, and Eldred Preserve, a former sportsmans’ resort • endless romantic settings, both indoors and out • destination lodging with luxe amenities like floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, romantic sconce lighting, plush linens, and monogrammed bathrobes

Fab Features: 300-acre working organic farm and equestrian center just outside historic Hudson • the restored barn is enhanced by giant sliding doors at each end and paddocks with wrought-iron doors • say "I do" on a hilltop with sweeping views of the Catskills and Berkshires, or beneath a hand-built birch arbor in a wooded glen

Fab Features: dreamy historic Ukrainian cultural center and resort perched on a mountaintop with sweeping views of Shawangunk Ridge and the Catskills • take your pick from multiple gorgeous gathering areas, from a stunning Old World-style wooden chapel to a fairy-tale forest glen to an elegant banquet hall• celebrate all weekend long with accommodations in charming 19th-century cottages

A quick 2-hour jaunt

Fab Features: welcoming private estate nestled on a picturesque 100-acre property that's yours to explore on the wedding day • poolside cocktail hours followed by receptions in a breezy tent in the Meadow or the gorgeous post-and-beam Barn • overnight lodging for 22 in the elevated 1790s-era Farmhouse

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: charming, historic inn & resort made for destination weddings • exchange vows next to a peaceful lake or in the gardens, dine & dance under the year-round tented pavilion, and gather for an afterparty in the cozy Game Room • customizable wedding packages include chef-inspired personalized menus that feature farm-to-table cuisine

Fab Features: sprawling waterfront resort  where the Connecticut River meets the Long Island Sound • outdoor celebrations on the dockside terrace overlook the marina, with elegant indoor affairs in the Lighthouse Gallery• charming lodging in Victorian-inspired guesthouses, with lots of on-site amenities (including a spa!)

Fab Features: one of the most historic buildings in the area, the elegant clubhouse was originally the 16th-century Dutch Colonial Mansion of Henry Van Schaak • lovely spaces can fit events of all sizes, from the intimate wraparound porch to the Grand Ballroom • generous all-inclusive packages ensure easy planning and budgeting

Fab Features: enchanted estate nestled in the Poconos with views of rolling hills, thoughtfully landscaped gardens, and sweeping fields and forest • airy courtyards bursting with flowers and gracious lawns are joined by a modern, barn-inspired venue illuminated by large skylights • weekend-long access includes the use of two luxurious lofts for wedding party prep, each with plush lounge furniture

Fab Features: exquisite eco-friendly venue nestled on 85 acres beside the Caawissa River • the main event space, a former oil pumping station, is now a solar-powered brick beauty, with soaring windows, ample natural light, and cool industrial details like bolted steel beams • four lovely buildings host up to 25 people for a weekend-long retreat surrounded by the beautiful Poconos