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Patch Pick: New York Staycations
Local day trips for the family to enjoy during spring break
Bear Mountain State Park, Orange County
Located in the rugged mountains on the west bank of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain features a Merry-Go-Round, play fields, a zoo and animal refuge, a nature center, hiking trails and rustic over night lodgings, all just an hour away from New York City.
Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County
With a creepy legend, light house, historic town, and other landmarks to visit, Sleepy Hollow is the perfect day trip. Located just 45 minutes away, near Tarrytown, this destination has something for everyone.
Tanger Outlet, 200 Tanger Mall Drive, Riverhead
It's never too early to start shopping for your summer wardrobe and with over 165 brand name outlets located right off I-495 in Riverhead — many of which are running huge spring discounts — the Tanger Mall makes the perfect getaway for any fashionista.
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The Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road, Port Washington
A throw back to an age when America's aristocracy built unique homes that were more like magnificent palaces, the Sands Point Preserve sits on 216 acres of forests, meadows, beaches, and cliffs, and boasts the famed Hempstead House as one of many featured attractions.
The Cloisters, 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Manhattan
A branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that features the architectural elements of several European medieval abbeys, the Cloisters is located inside Fort Tryon Park in Manhattan. Near the northern tip of the island, on a hill overlooking the Hudson River, you can escape the city without even leaving the boros.