Once you’re done exploring (if that’s ever the case in over 1,000 acres) there is a choice of restaurants and cafes, a farm shop and a garden centre. The impressive architecture and the grand interiors decorated with world renowned works of art will leave you speechless. Whether you are looking for shopping or hiking or the beach, you can find it within an hour of New York City. Visit Fire Island New York. It’s a couple of miles driving up through impressive castle gates which make you feel like you’re a VIP as you arrive! ", 76 Horsfield Way Worth checking out is the ornately beautiful Rockefeller mansion Kykuit, which has wonderful gardens atop a hill. There is a wheelchair-accessible tram and some of the paths are paved. Enjoy exploring the world beyond the city. It was reopened as a heritage rail line, and now exclusively runs restored steam engines along its tracks for the delight of the thousands of visitors who ride it each year and contribute to it being one of the busiest steam engine train lines in the world. As I was short on time on my day trip from York, I didn’t take the train all the way to Whitby on the coast, however, I had visited it before and it’s a wonderful seaside town to explore. (Grid reference SE 72164 94768). Travelling to Saltaire very much feels as if you are stepping back in time a hundred years or more. Buy a day pass and enjoy the mile-long beach popular with families and hipsters. The Mountain is best reached by car, which is about 50 miles north of the city. Copyright 2020 © Looking to shop in NYC and not break the bank? One of the most popular national parks in the UK is the Peak District, and a short drive south from York will give you plenty of options for beautiful walks, cute gift shops, country pubs and tearooms. Would definitely recommend and revisit for another tour with this company. The Abbey is very close to Helmsley Castle, about a 3-mile drive so it’s great to visit the two on your day trip from York! Book the best day trips from York, England directly on Tripadvisor and take the stress out of planning. How To Get There: Long Island Railroad (LIRR) and a ferry will get you there in about 2.5 hours. If, like me, you find yourself craving a location blessed with splendid isolation when you just want to get away from the crowds, this part of the woods is the perfect location for a recharge. I’d love to inspire you to do the same, so come along for the ride! But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Saltaire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s found on the outskirts of the city of Bradford, just to the west of York. There is also a cafe on-site so you can stop for lunch on your trip. New Paltz in Eastern Catskills is a cute town known for its breweries, wineries, distilleries, and cider houses. Most are about an hour away, but a few take longer. Dunnington Storm King is an outdoor sculpture museum (and one of our must-stops for a New York to Boston road trip). The beach is more than six miles long. If you love steam trains then I would recommend visiting the National Train Museum in York city – Free to enter. It was also voted in the top 10 favourites walks by the UK public. You can also explore the enormous grounds, which include monumental gardens with statues, lakes, temples, fountains and a walled garden that is beautiful all year long. It is also worth checking the local festival calendar before your visit as the town has a lively arts scene and a fantastic food and drink festival that take place in September. If you make a purchase through these, I earn from the qualifying links. Like other websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to collect that data in order to deliver personalized advertising based on your interests. You will find the beautiful Rockefeller State Park and a wide expanse of carriage networks that crosses woods and streams. This was the second day running that I had joined Mark on a tour. Escaping from the hustle and bustle of New York City doesn’t have to mean a long vacation. This trip provides the opportunity to explore Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the Pennine village of Haworth, Bingley Five Rise Locks, Bolton Abbey and Linton Falls.