16 Photos That Prove Summer Looks Really, Really Good On New York

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1. This scene in Central Park that looks like a Renaissance painting.

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It's 843 acres of pure escapism.

2. This gorgeous view over the Catskills in Windham.

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The Catskill Mountains are just a two-hour car ride or a three-hour train ride from the city. There's tons to do there, like hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and even beer tasting!

3. Two words: aerial views.

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New York City is chock-full of great vantage points: rooftops, bridges, observation decks, and even helicopter tours.

4. This good friend getting lots of sunshine and exercise in Verona.

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The small town of Verona is just east of Syracuse and offers gorgeous views and tons of fresh air.

5. The Manhattan Bridge in all its splendor.

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Is it possible for a bridge to be handsome? Because this bridge is so handsome.

6. The majestic Hudson Valley, ladies and gentlemen.

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Just a short train ride north of the city gets you to the Hudson Valley, where dozens of hikes, from easy to difficult, offer up breathtaking views like this.

7. The summer sky reflecting off One World Trade.

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The tower's reflective surface can make for some really cool photos.

8. This spectacular view along the Van Hoevenberg trail.

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About five hours north of the city in upstate New York is Mount Van Hoevenberg in the Adirondacks. As you can see from the photo, it's worth the trip.

9. The serenity of Mamaroneck.

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Mamaroneck is a sleepy little suburb that's the perfect escape from the heat of the city, and it's only a 45-minute train ride from Grand Central train station.

10. Central Park, part deux.

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Really, it speaks for itself.

11. This absolutely perfect lake in Vestal.

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Situated on the Susquehanna River in southern New York, Vestal is a picture-perfect summer getaway.

12. The magical fantasyland you didn't know existed, aka Watkins Glen.

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If you've ever wanted to visit the Shire, look no further than Watkins Glen, just over four hours outside the city.

13. Dusk in the city.

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As seen on 42nd Avenue in Midtown.

14. The view from Brooklyn Bridge Park in the late evening.

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That's a view that's tough to beat.

15. The sunset over Westhampton Beach.

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The Hamptons are a popular summer destination for lots of New Yorkers, and it's easy to see why.

16. And the soothing glow of the Manhattan skyline at night.

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Makes you feel at home no matter where you're from.

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