Bear Mountain State Park, Bear Mountain

What a great escape from the busy city life! Just a quick drive away and you can find yourself feeling like you're thousands of miles away. Tons of trails, ranging from easy to hard, short to long. Great for families or solo adventurists. All seasons activities are scheduled so check their website to see what's going on. Trails are well maintained and clean, you won't see piles of trash around the park.

A beautiful place for a day trip from NYC. It’s in the upstate NY and good for a summer barbecue or fun in the pool. There are also a zoo and trails for hiking. A lot of trees and mountains for the peace of mind and natural serene. There is a gift shop that sells unique collections and a hotel to stay in the night. There is also a restaurant and a few vending machines to buy snacks from. However, it’s better to buy foods from outside as the prices are a bit high. Don’t forget proper dresses for the pool. The drive to the place was also enjoyable because of the zigzag road surrounded by plethora of trees.