5 places near New York City that you never knew existed

The areas around NYC are underestimated – often unknown to travelers. There are so many beautiful places in Long Island, Hudson Valley, and Upstate...

Mohonk  Mountain House

Mohonk is one of the best resorts in the country, with incredible scenery with a lake in front and Victorian architecture. It feels like you’re in Europe.

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CASTLE HOTEL & SPA

Only 30 minutes north of Manhattan, it sits majestically atop one of the highest points in Westchester County overlooking the Hudson River amid sprawling acres of manicured gardens and grounds.

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oheka castle

Resting majestically on the highest point of Long Island, Oheka Castle emanates the elegant refinement of a chateau in France. It was featured on Taylor Swift's "Black Space" music video, and also on Pa'ti, music video from Maluma and J.Lo.

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LAVENDER  BY THE BAY

It is one of the largest lavender farms in the USA.  A family-run farm, it has been growing the highest quality lavender on Long Island for over 15 years. The farm has planted 20 varieties of lavender across 17 acres of farmland, yielding over 50,000 plants for cultivation.

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KYKUIT

Located in Sleepy Hollow, the hilltop paradise was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. His business acumen made him, in his day, the richest man in America

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Laura Peruchi

LAURA LIVES IN NEW YORK SINCE 2014 AND she IS DEDICATED TO CREATING CONTENT ABOUT THE CITY AND ALSO ABOUT living ABROAD.

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