Sweet Escapes: 19 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: charming restored Gothic-style church with a soaring arched window, fir floors, and a cool vaulted ceiling hung with 1930s-era glass lamps • say "I do" in the raised wood pulpit, then repurpose it as a dance floor! • snap photos throughout adorable Rosendale, with its darling historic buildings and scenic trails around the Wallkill River

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: welcoming private estate nestled on a picturesque 100-acre property that's yours to explore on your wedding day • poolside cocktail hours followed by receptions in a breezy tent in the Meadow or the rustic-elegant 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: 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: stunning pastoral views can be found from every corner of this rustic venue and working farm • exquisite modern events facility nestled within the historic Sam Paletsky Barn • exchange vows on the expansive lawns framed by lush natural landscaping and rolling hills

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

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: 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

Fab Features: charming retreat surrounded by lush forest • exchange vows next to a serene creek or nestled in the woods • rustic-chic celebrations in the barn with the expansive deck overlooking a tranquil pond

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: 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

Fab Features: dreamy destination for no-stress nuptials with rolling fields, a charming pond with a water feature, and mature forest as your picturesque backdrop • the pole barn is perfect for a party, with airy open trusses and sliding doors that open onto a pretty adjacent lawn for tenting or yard games • stay all weekend in the comfy lodging, which offers 9 bedrooms, 3 patios, fire pits, and more!