Day Trips from New York

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Travel time from Downtown, New York City: Approximately 2 hours
Approximate New York Rental Car Driving Distance: 135 miles (one way)
Atlantic City, New Jersey is a must see attraction when in the New York City area. The glistening city is full of exotic casinos and attractions, fine dining, and first-rate shopping. It's only a short trip from Downtown New York, so why not indulge? Hotels and Casinos:

• Atlantic City Hilton (1-800-257-8677)
• Bally's Atlantic City (1-800-225-5977)
• Borgata (1-866-MYBORGATA)
• Caesars (1-800-443-0104)
• Harrah's (1-800-2HARRAH)
• Resorts (1-888-771-1SUN)
• Sands (1-800-257-8580)
• Showboat (1-800-621-0200)
• Tropicana Casino and Resort (1-800-THETROP)
• Trump Marina (1-800-365-8786)
• Trump Plaza (1-800-677-7378)
• Trump Taj Mahal (1-800-825-8786)
• Non-Casino Hotels
• Atlantic Palace Suites (1-800-527-8483)
• Holiday Inn Boardwalk (1-800-548-3030)
• Howard Johnson Hotel (1-800-695-4685)
• Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel (1-609-344-3535)
• Casino Dining
• Planet Hollywood (inside Caesars Casino)
• Hard Rock Caf (at the Trump Taj Mahal)
• Rainforest Caf (inside the Trump Plaza)
• Florentino's (at the Harrah's)
• Mark Anthony's (in the Trump Taj Mahal)
• The Metropolitan (inside the Borgata)

And many more Some Non-Casino Fine Dining

• Cucina (at the Sheraton)
• Sicannicchios (1-609-348-6378)
• Imperial Inn (1-609-347-2730)
• Babalu Grill (1-609-572-9898)

And many more

Shopping

• Atlantic City Outlets - The Walk (1-609-343-0081)
• Siganos Plaza (1-609-646-2292)

Long Island, New York

Travel time from Downtown, New York City: Approximately 4 hours
Approximate New York Rental Car Driving Distance: 270 miles (one way) Long Island New York offers a variety of activities suitable for any vacation itinerary. If you're trying to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, why not pack up your New York rental car and go on a camping trip?
Long Island, NY is home to the Watch Hill National Park. This natural wonderland houses a variety of outdoor experiences, including swimming in the ocean, backcountry hiking and bird watching.

Camping Season (usually) -May through October
Call 1-631-289-9336 for information
Long Island also offers numerous State Parks and County Parks for your camping enjoyment.

Looking for something a bit more fast-paced? Long Island offers a wide range of nightspots and clubs for your enjoyment. Comedy Clubs, Gay Nightclubs, Gentlemen's Establishments, Karaoke Bars, Sports Bars and Pool Halls are all within your reach, and welcome all sorts of different people who are looking for a good time.

Comedy Clubs

Governor's Comedy Club in Levittown
The Brokerage in Bellmore

Gay Nightclubs

Auntie M's in Meaford
Bedrock in West Hempstead
Rachel's at the Grove in Fire Island

Gentlemen's Establishments

Gentlemen's Quarters in Baldwin
Billy Dean's Showtime Caf in Bellmore

Karaoke Bars

Memory Motel in Montauk
Boardy Bars in Hampton Bays

Sports Bars

Changing Times Pub in Farmingdale
Da Funky Fish in Bay Shore
Fantasy Club in Bay Shore

Pool Halls

Baldwin Billiards in Baldwin
Leisure Time Billiards and Caf in Leviitown

Cape Cod, Maine

Travel time from Downtown, New York City: Approximately 4 hours
Approximate New York Rental Car Driving Distance: 238 miles (one way)

Cape Cod is one of the most beautiful seaside villages in the world. Here in this quaint fishing town, time almost stands still. The local people are always friendly and ready to tell you about their hometown. If you're looking for a historical trip back in time, take your New York rental car and see what the people of the Cape have to offer you! There are countless museums on the island with exhibits ranging from native Indian works displays, to research materials on the impact of peoples living on coastal waters. There are also shows on the many ships that have come to rest in and around the Cape Cod bay.

Some exceptional museums include:
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Visitor Center (508) 457-0495
Mashpee Historical Commission (508) 539-1438
Jericho Historical Center (508) 394-0206

Another popular pastime is whale watching. This attraction brings thousands of people to the Cod yearly. There are many charter boats available that will take you to the feeding grounds of some of the world's most magnificent creatures such as the humpback, finback and right whales. The right whale is dangerously close to extinction and may not be around in the next 100 years. Because of this, Cape Cod is working with many other coastal towns in an effort to stabilize whale populations and prevent poaching and illegal hunting. One of the better-known chartered boats that provides service is: The Dolphin Fleet (800) 826-9300. One of the best known and most experienced fleet on the waters, the Dolphin Fleet guarantees you will see at least one whale, and are prepared to give you a free pass for a future excursion if you don't! They are the largest, most successful and experienced fleet in the country. Their boats are special designed with a glass viewing area in the deck of the boat in order to optimize the availability of spots to see the whales.

Other charter companies include:
Ranger V, (800) 992-9333 or (508) 487-3322,
Portuguese Princess (800) 442-3188 or (508) 487-2651, all of which leave from Provincetown, or Hyannis
Whale Watcher Cruises, (800) 287-0374 or 362-6088 leaves out of Barnstable Harbor on Cape Cod Bay.