Summer holidays near New York City

Once youve had your fill of summer in the city, make like savvy New Yorkers and head north to chill. Heres where the action is in the Berkshires, Hudson Valley and the Catskills

Summer in New York. Theres lots to love. The city takes on an outdoorsy vibe, with parks and riverside spaces coming alive with picnickers, open-air film screenings, plays and concerts. But when the heat gets too much, youll want to escape the city streets.

And you dont have to go far for some respite. But rather than the expensive, overpopulated Hamptons on Long Island, head to the cool environments of The Berkshires, Hudson Valley and Catskills just a couple of hours drive north.