{"id":30029,"date":"2023-01-31T06:06:15","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T11:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holidaykeepers.com\/?p=30029"},"modified":"2024-08-28T12:13:24","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T12:13:24","slug":"the-best-getaways-for-presidents-day-weekend-from-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holidaykeepers.com\/blogs\/the-best-getaways-for-presidents-day-weekend-from-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Getaways for President&#8217;s Day Weekend from NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate the legacy of the American president- George Washington the 1st on every third Monday of February. Soon after the day was established as President\u2019s day in the year 1985, thousands of New Yorkers and New Jersians, celebrated the day with full zest and zeal. Even today, a major chunk of the crowd likes to celebrate the day in cool towns like Poconos and Philadelphia. Be it President\u2019s day family camp weekend in the Poconos or winter fests in Philadelphia, the day brings immense joy among travel enthusiasts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year President\u2019s Day falls on 20th February. Hence, we are here to provide the best places to visit on President&#8217;s day from NYC. But before that, let\u2019s take a glance at the President\u2019s day history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presidents Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. It is also known as Washington&#8217;s Birthday, after George Washington, the first president of the United States. The day honors all U.S. presidents, past and present. The holiday originated in 1885 as a celebration of Washington&#8217;s birthday. It was made a federal holiday in 1879, and in 1971, it was finally moved to the third Monday in February. The day is known for reflecting on the contributions of the presidents to the nation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the Few Best Places to Visit from New York City on President&#8217;s Day<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Philadelphia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance between Philadelphia and New York City- 94.1 miles (1 hour 32 minutes)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philadelphia is home to many fun spots and activities to enjoy on President\u2019s day weekend. Be it exploring the political history of the United States via touring Independence hall and liberty bell or enjoying natural beauty with your loved ones, the options are many.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore works of renowned people in the exhibitions and get indulge in fun activities like- Scavengers hunt, trivia, and Photobooth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will come across amazing cities like Princeton, Staten Island, and Newark on your way to Philadelphia from New York.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short detours in the Philadelphia museum of art, the Mills at Jersey Garden, Barnes Foundation, and Eastern State Penitentiary are must visit\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical and educational spots like Barnes Foundation, Princeton University, and Reading Terminal Market should be on the priority list if you think like a scholar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate the rich culture of America by participating in activities like live music, parade, food vendors, and art installation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Poconos<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance between New York and Poconos- 106.9 miles (1hr 53 minutes)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know what people say about the Poconos? This place has something for every age group. No matter if you are a history buff or just a person who loves outdoor sports, Poconos is suited for a person of every taste as well as age.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a time of your life in fun <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaykeepers.com\/blogs\/poconos-travel-guide-things-to-do-activities-best-towns\/\">adventure spots<\/a> like Big Boulders(skiing and snowboarding), JackFrost (skiing), and Lake Harmony watersports area (boating, swimming, and waterboarding)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a stroll in the Pocono Indian museum, Old Jail museum, Asa Packer museum, and Frazetta art museum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surround yourself with top-class amenities. And, the best way to do so is to opt for cozy and luxurious vacation rentals like HolidayKeepers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give yourself a hearty meal break in the best Poconos\u2019 restaurants- Shenanigans, Piggy\u2019s, Cure Cafe, Terra cottage cafe and gift shop, Moya, Little Pizza heaven, and Peter\u2019s Europa House<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Hudson Valley<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance between New York and Hudson valley- 102.8 miles<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does taking a tour of the president\u2019s native place sound like a good idea? If you think like us, Hudson Valley is the place you were longing for.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hudson valley is home to the United State\u2019s longest-serving president- Franklin D Roosevelt. The Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park is located nearly 90 miles north of New York City<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t miss out on Martin Van Buren&#8217;s home which is now a historic site completely open to the public<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scenic valleys, activities like fishing and hiking, and windings are surely the by-products of the respective spot.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Washington DC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance between Washington DC and New York- 224.9 miles<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White House, Washington memorial, National, and Lincoln mall are political powerhouses of the United States. Don\u2019t you think these places are worth visiting on President\u2019s day? If you are doubtful to answer this question, we are here to give you reasons<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Martin Luther King Jr Memorial to discuss the historical events with your journey partners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are naturally inclined to arts, visit the National Gallery of Art and the National Museum of American art and history.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hop the eastern market for fruits, vegetables, savories, flowers, steaks, and baked goods\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have mentioned the four best US spots to visit on President&#8217;s weekend. A New Yorker need not look further if he is planning an outing on the respective day. Just take a glance at the places mentioned above and plan accordingly\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate the legacy of the American president- George Washington the 1st on every third Monday of February. Soon after the day was established as President\u2019s day in the year 1985,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":110112,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-30029","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-poconos"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Best Getaways for President&#039;s Day from NYC | HolidayKeepers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Planning a President&#039;s Day getaway from NYC? 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