I mean, the Adirondacks and Vermont are pretty amazing and are a weekend trip's distance away from New York. You can even reach them by daily Amtrak from New Yo

I mean, the Adirondacks and Vermont are pretty amazing and are a weekend trip's distance away from New York. You can even reach them by daily Amtrak from New York. Poconos aren't very far either. And I've never been to Long Island but it would seem there's plenty of beach/natural shoreline.