Summer vacation looks a bit different this year so we're helping you embrace the STAY-cation!

We're all trying to stay closer to home this year and while that might mean your typical summer vacation was canceled, it doesn't mean there's no way to enjoy the summer. So, we've compiled a list of staycation spots within driving distance of Hoboken & Jersey City. Stay safe and enjoy! 

Lake George

Locals and visitors won’t be surprised to hear this one: TripAdvisor has officially declared Lake George to be one of the best 18 lake towns in not only the country, but all of North America. See what they love about Lake George! The renowned travel site called out the dinner and sightseeing cruises aboard Lake George Steamboat Company’s Lac du Saint Sacrement, hiking at Shelving Rock Falls, and the award-winning wines at Adirondack Winery as a few of the reasons why Lake George made the list of best lake towns. TripAdvisor recommends going with a rental property as your accommodation when visiting a lake town, because of the privacy and comfort this lodging option can offer. Pictured above is the Sand Dollar Lake Haus, located on the northern shore of Lake George.

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Cape May

Cape May is, technically, on the Jersey Shore. But it’s the antithesis of the Jersey Shore you’ll see on TV—instead of nightclubs and tanning parlors, you’ll find Victorian mansions and a famous lighthouse. Fine wines, outstanding restaurants, classic jazz festivals and special events year 'round. Some things just get better with age, and charming Cape May is no exception. This historic Victorian seaside gem is the oldest resort and one of the most beautiful spots in the country. The entire city is a National Historic District, with nearly 600 preserved Victorian buildings.

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Mystic 

The Poconos 

A green canvas of wooded hills and valleys, this region is a recreation haven in the summer for fishing, hunting, mountain hiking, horseback riding and whitewater rafting as well as a popular winter sports destination. When you add in casino gaming, a major racetrack and phenomenal golf courses, the Pocono Mountains region appeals to, well, just about everybody.
For the outdoors enthusiast, the Pocono Mountains have everything you need and desire. There are seven state parks in the region as well as one national park, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Automobile racing fans love to visit the Pocono Raceway, which hosts several major races every year. Skiers and snowboarders gravitate to major resort areas like Camelback Ski Area, Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder and the Shawnee Mountain Ski area. For golfers, the Pocono Mountains features courses designed by legendary icons like Donald Ross and A.W. Tillinghast and modern designers such as Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones. There are 35 courses in the region highlighted by two of the highest rated, Jack Frost National and Woodloch Springs.

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