# Mini vacation spots within 5hrs of here? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 17, 2015, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271 "2015-11-17T18:19:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2015, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/1 "2015-11-17T18:19:36Z")
Im trying to figure out where to go for a night with my girlfriend. Would like to go to nyc, but dont want to spend a ton for one night stay, and driving around there would suck. Thought about renting a cabin at allhegany, then we wouldnt need to kennel our dog. But we’re ok with doing that for one night if we went somewhere without him. Also thought about clifton hill. Plan to drive or amtrak Just looking for ideas. Thx ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2015, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/2 "2015-11-17T18:43:55Z")
I dont know how it is in the fall, but Put-In-Bay, Ohio is awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2015, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/3 "2015-11-17T19:46:59Z")
Toronto, Poconos, Lake George, Lake placid, Finger lake wine tours ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/4 "2015-11-18T04:08:20Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > I dont know how it is in the fall, but Put-In-Bay, Ohio is awesome. We flew in there on the way to Indy for the MotoGP race in my buddies Cessna. Deff a cool spot during summer, tons of stuff going on and lots of slampigs. ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/5 "2015-11-18T05:15:09Z")
Clifton Hill just seems like a place that you never go back to once you are over 19 years old. Toronto is pretty solid. Not sure what you are looking to spend but a nice room there is going to cost a few bucks. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/6 "2015-11-18T05:21:05Z")
Adirondacks? Lack George? ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/7 "2015-11-18T05:30:19Z")
Chic-fil-a ---
**Author:** ![ryanbgb22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7feea3/32.png) [@ryanbgb22](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanbgb22)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/8 "2015-11-18T05:32:27Z")
Turningstone can be fun, for a night. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/9 "2015-11-18T05:47:09Z")
A lot of people like Niagara on the Lake. The wife and I did an overnight there for our anniversary and it’s definitely not my thing. ---
**Author:** ![LUC1F3R](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luc1f3r/32/7299_2.png) [@LUC1F3R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUC1F3R)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/10 "2015-11-18T05:53:53Z")
If you haven’t ruled out NYC I’ve been really lucky booking hotels with priceline name your price tool, paid about 175 a night for 4 star. Plane tix were under 300 for two people round trip last time i was there, upgraded to first class for just under $500 total two people round trip. ---
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/11 "2015-11-18T05:58:38Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > I dont know how it is in the fall, but Put-In-Bay, Ohio is awesome. During the off-season, dead. During the on-season, awesome. I’ll vote for Pittsburgh. Great city. When we were there last, we stayed at the William Penn Omni downtown. Gorgeous place, but reasonably priced. > **[OMNI WILLIAM PENN HOTEL - Updated 2024 Prices & Reviews (Pittsburgh, PA)](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g53449-d96791-Reviews-Omni_William_Penn_Hotel-Pittsburgh_Pennsylvania.html)** > > Now $218 (Was $̶2̶6̶2̶) on Tripadvisor: Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh. See 5,323 traveler reviews, 1,288 candid photos, and great deals for Omni William Penn Hotel, ranked #14 of 80 hotels in Pittsburgh and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. Lots of good restaurants within walking distance, with the best one being Meat N Potatoes. Just sit at the bar, order a bunch of small plates, and let the bartenders be creative. If you’re looking for a party spot with a bunch of bars, hit Southside. National Aviary is a really cool visit if you’re into birds at all. Go to the church where Dogma was filmed? ![https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VH7isFFs5dE/VDvFw1PiKiI/AAAAAAAB4Hw/KizUvrbew4o/s1280-Ic42/20141012_135113.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/7/a/7a69b296b26654285540af6911b5c70b71b76be1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/12 "2015-11-18T06:25:04Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > I dont know how it is in the fall, but Put-In-Bay, Ohio is awesome. If you are in high school. For the trip, Pittsburg if you want a city feel and stuff to check out. Great place and as long as you don’t book on a weekend with a bunch of sport events, hotels are pretty cheap. Also, there is cabins you can rent in Penn around the Poconos for less than $200 for the weekend that are huge and secluded if you want to get away. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/13 "2015-11-18T06:30:35Z")
My week off is coming up in a couple weeks, it was basically taken so i dont lose my week since it doesnt carry over to next year. xmass is coming up as well, so id like to do it on a budget. Really want to kinda just site see, and i love old architecture. I want to see nyc, want to drive there but worried about once being there the traffic driving me crazy, id like to drive there, park and just explore, i suppose that goes for wherever we decide to go to. Because taking Amtrak would be a cool experience but 2 tickets would be what like $250, and driving would be like not even $100. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/14 "2015-11-18T06:35:18Z")
Toronto? - - - Updated - - - > [@Wahoo](#): > > I want to see nyc, want to drive there but worried about once being there the traffic driving me crazy, id like to drive there, park and just explore, i suppose that goes for wherever we decide to go to. Do not drive in Manhattan and if you’re staying there its going to be expensive to park you car overnight. ---
**Author:** ![LUC1F3R](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luc1f3r/32/7299_2.png) [@LUC1F3R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUC1F3R)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/15 "2015-11-18T06:39:02Z")
> [@Wahoo](#): > > My week off is coming up in a couple weeks, it was basically taken so i dont lose my week since it doesnt carry over to next year. xmass is coming up as well, so id like to do it on a budget. Really want to kinda just site see, and i love old architecture. > > I want to see nyc, want to drive there but worried about once being there the traffic driving me crazy, id like to drive there, park and just explore, i suppose that goes for wherever we decide to go to. > > Because taking Amtrak would be a cool experience but 2 tickets would be what like $250, and driving would be like not even $100. If youre set on driving to NYC stay in jersey and take the train in and out each day. Do not try parking in Manhattan, pure nightmare. ---
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/16 "2015-11-18T06:46:39Z")
> [@boxxa](#): > > If you are in high school. Or if you want to see drunk bride’s mother walking around with a big blowup dong ![https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JTqVGoH3k7s/T_yRrfPyg-I/AAAAAAABJ2k/EBuJOAit61Q/s1280-Ic42/100MEDIA36IMAG0537.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/3/1/319135023e5ed41f04d5933abfd279ed03ac233c.jpeg) Still, I like the place. Going to tow the boat next year, stay some place in Sandusky for a few days, and overnight at one of the transient docks at Put In Bay. Explore the other islands the rest of our stay. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/17 "2015-11-18T06:46:49Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > Toronto? > Good idea, i do have my enhanced so canada was a thought. > > - > - > - Updated - - - > > Do not drive in Manhattan and if you’re staying there its going to be expensive to park you car overnight. > [@LUC1F3R](#): > > If youre set on driving to NYC stay in jersey and take the train in and out each day. Do not try parking in Manhattan, pure nightmare. Its going to be for 1 night stay, so where we decide to go would be trying to get there early in the day. Go explore and eat, then stay in room for bed. Wake up do it again but leave maybe mid afternoon. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/18 "2015-11-18T06:50:33Z")
> [@Wahoo](#): > > Its going to be for 1 night stay, so where we decide to go would be trying to get there early in the day. Go explore and eat, then stay in room for bed. Wake up do it again but leave maybe mid afternoon. Go for it then don’t listen to everyone else :tup: ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/19 "2015-11-18T06:52:20Z")
> [@Wahoo](#): > > My week off is coming up in a couple weeks, it was basically taken so i dont lose my week since it doesnt carry over to next year. xmass is coming up as well, so id like to do it on a budget. Really want to kinda just site see, and i love old architecture. > > I want to see nyc, want to drive there but worried about once being there the traffic driving me crazy, id like to drive there, park and just explore, i suppose that goes for wherever we decide to go to. > > Because taking Amtrak would be a cool experience but 2 tickets would be what like $250, and driving would be like not even $100. > [@LUC1F3R](#): > > If youre set on driving to NYC stay in jersey and take the train in and out each day. Do not try parking in Manhattan, pure nightmare. If you are doing a day trip you can get lucky parking in a borough, WhitePlains, NJ, etc. and taking the 30 min train. Just make sure you aren’t in a spot on a street cleaning day or expect a ticket. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271/20 "2015-11-18T06:56:33Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > Go for it then don’t listen to everyone else :tup: Haha. Im only doing a one night stay because next march will be a true entire week vacation. This is just to at least do something with budget in mind. All input and ideas are appreciated [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mini-vacation-spots-within-5hrs-of-here/273271.md?page=2)