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Top 4 Day Trips from New York City

4 day trips  ·  from $47 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 day trips from new york city worth a free day, each with its price and the one thing to know before the pickup.

NYC: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory & Museum - Adding the 102nd Floor Observatory
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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

1.NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,757 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $47Our pick

Visit the Empire State Building’s 86th Floor Observatory, explore its interactive museum and Art Deco spaces, then add the 102nd Floor for floor-to-ceiling views. Choose a standard or Express ticket. Plan 45 minutes to two hours, arrive without large bags, and aim for clear weather between noon and 3pm.

“Fabulous Even though we couldn’t see much as it was foggy it did snow whilst we were up there and it was magical! - a moment I will never forget”

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From NYC: Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus - The ride south through four states
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From NYC: Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus

2.From NYC: Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,418 reviews · 15 hours · from $104

Travel from New York to Washington DC by air-conditioned bus or van with an English or Spanish guide. You’ll see Arlington Cemetery, Iwo Jima, the Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean War, and World War II memorials, the White House, Capitol, and National Mall. Guides such as Jose, David, and Augustin are praised for lively historical commentary.

“It was a perfect trip! Augustin and Enrique are the best! Nothing to improve!”

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From NYC: Day Trip to Philadelphia and Amish Country - Seeing Philadelphia through its founding story
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From NYC: Day Trip to Philadelphia and Amish Country

3.From NYC: Day Trip to Philadelphia and Amish Country

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 805 reviews · 14 hours · from $149

Leave New York at 6:30 AM for a full-day guided trip to Philadelphia and Lancaster County. See the Liberty Bell, Constitution Hall, Independence Square, Elfreth’s Alley, and the Rocky Steps, then visit an Amish market and take a buggy ride through farm country. Guides speak English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Japanese.

“Great trip. Truly loved the experience. The Amish part was definitely my favorite. Would love to do it again and definitely recommend it.”

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Washington DC Day Trip by Bus from New York City - Capitol Hill and the center of government
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Washington DC Day Trip by Bus from New York City

4.Washington DC Day Trip by Bus from New York City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 600 reviews · 14 hours · from $129

Travel from New York City to Washington DC by air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide such as Steve or Alan. Visit Capitol Hill, the White House exterior, Lincoln and Jefferson memorials, Iwo Jima, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, and Union Station. Expect about four hours each way, walking, photo stops, and free time.

“Absolutely amazing day trip, I would highly recommended it to anyone thinking about booking this. Steve our guide was so knowledgeable, friendly, fun and really made a difference to our experience. The sites are incredible and not to be missed. The journey isn't actually too bad, 4 hours there with a 20min service stop half way and the same back, while along the way Steve pointed out lots of places, bridges, settlement areas and shared lots of fun facts and the history around all the states and areas we visited. We visited all the sites including Arlington memorial, the Lincoln memorial, white house, congress, union station etc, Steve was also…”

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