COVETEUR: Art-Themed Day Trips to Take From NYC

It’s summer, it’s hot, and if you’re a resident of New York City, it’s about time to escape the city. While the beaches of Italy, museums of Paris, and quaint churches of Greece that are likely flooding your Instagram feed all seem like great options, they’re not always feasible. Travel time, expensive flights, and a lack of vacation days tend to hinder many of the trips we daydream about. However, all is not lost. Venture less than two hours outside of the city in nearly any direction and you’ll stumble upon a hidden cultural gem of New York. Better yet, the vast majority of them have art collections you can’t find across seas.

Here’s your cue to pack a day bag and grab a pal—the best artistic city escapes are just a train ride away. Below are some of our favorites.