Living in New York certainly has its perks, but it’s also pretty exhausting. Resting in nature outside the city, in the picturesque landscapes, is an ideal option for spending the weekend. Among tourists of the 21st century, glamping is quite popular. It is a combination of hotel luxury and adventure camping. It means resting in special tents with hotel amenities (bed, furniture, kitchen, shower, bathroom, etc.). A selection of the best glamping sites near Queens is presented further on queens.name.
Collective Governors Island
New York’s Governors Island features tents with views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. Each tent is designed to provide maximum comfort during your stay on the island. The rooms boast designer lighting and air conditioning. One can admire the sunset at the Trail Bar. After a long day of sightseeing, the guests may relax in the private bathroom with a large rain shower overlooking the harbor.
The Glasshouse
Overlooking the Hudson Valley and 90 minutes from New York City, this tiny house offers complete seclusion in nature. Amenities include Wi-Fi, air conditioning, heating and a fully equipped kitchen. Large glass windows and doors allow you to see picturesque panoramas of vineyards and apple orchards, coyotes, deer and many species of birds. There is a small lavender field and picnic area near Glasshouse.
The interior of the house is small, but accommodates a wide double bed, a dining table for two, a stove, a microwave, a mini-fridge and an electric kettle. The room also has towels, bed linen, a hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner and body wash.
Glamping is ideal for a maximum of two guests and is available all year round. This little oasis is only 15 minutes from Beacon, so you can stop by for a walk, dine at one of the restaurants or just check out the local art.
Hemlock Falls Camping
In the village of Parksville, which is 2.5 hours from New York, a favorite place for tourists is Hemlock Falls Camping. Near the four tents, you’ll find three waterfalls, two shallow swimming holes and age-old stone walls. Each tent is designed for two people. Amenities include a double bed, bamboo bedding, a terrace, a kitchen, a BBQ grill and a fire pit. It is a space where the bucolic tranquility of camping is combined with coziness and comfort.
Gather Greene
17 accommodations in the city of Coxsackie (a 2-hour drive from New York) are a popular location for celebrations and relaxing. The tents are equipped with air conditioning, heating, a warm shower and a mini-fridge. Large windows offer guests views of the Catskills and Berkshire Mountains. You can walk along a mountain range, a shale quarry, a pond, numerous hills and explore forest trails.
Weddings, birthdays and romantic dates are often celebrated here. The cutting-edge designer event space is set in a square with extraordinary landscaping and stunning views. Gather Greene offers guests an unparalleled variety of unique indoor and outdoor experiences. Minimalistic and elegantly located in the natural landscape, the tents are available for individual and group accommodation.
Eastwind Hotel & Bar
There is a charming hotel-bar in the city of Windham (a 2.5-hour drive from New York). Converted from a 1920s two-story house, this property comprises 10 individual Scandinavian-style tents and 3 full hotel rooms with a living room, writing room, bathroom and outdoor shower.
After a long day of hiking, enjoy some wine or beer at a local bar before playing chess by the campfire. Other amenities include saunas, fire pits with grilling kits, picnic tables, rental bicycles, hammocks, Wi-Fi and an electric vehicle charging station.
Cozy Caboose in the City
This is another tourist place in Windham. The converted wagon is located on top of the foothills. This is an idyllic place for winter skiing and autumn and spring hiking. In addition, there are many restaurants that will impress even the most demanding New Yorkers. Amenities include a hot tub, refrigerator, microwave, free Wi-Fi, DVD/VCR, air conditioning, fireplace and outdoor patio with grill.
Boheme Retreats
If you’re looking for a pet-friendly glamping site, consider Boheme Retreats in Livingston Manor (2.5 hours from New York). This place combines vintage charm from the 1960s and 1970s, a riverside retreat and modern conveniences in the vans. Here you will see pillows in the old style, patterned carpets, curtains with prints and hanging lamps.
The bathrooms are quite cramped but very functional. Many of them are lined with beautiful marble tiles. You can also turn on the flashlights to add a special atmosphere at night. Lay under the sun after a walk along streams, waterfalls and rivers. In the evening, light a fire and enjoy a barbecue. Boheme Retreats was created so that all people can relax, recharge and immerse themselves in nature.
Ithaca by Firelight Camps
There’s nothing better in Ithaca (a 4-hour drive from New York) than relaxing in luxury tents with hardwood floors, king-size or queen-size beds and private verandas with rocking chairs. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, draft coffee and a bar in the lobby tent. The glamping site is in close proximity to hiking, waterfalls, kayaking and wineries.
The founders had the idea to create Ithaca by Firelight Camps while hiking with friends. They wanted everyone to have a place for cozy gatherings by the fire and sleep under the starry sky. Here, people relax while helping to preserve wildlife and support local farms and the community.
Getaway Eastern Catskills Campground
This Catskills glamping site (2 hours from New York) is for city dwellers who don’t want to leave their homes but are desperate for a relaxing weekend in the woods. The tents are quite small, but that’s their charm. Each one has a place to cook on a campfire, a barbecue grill, a table and chairs, as well as firewood and charcoal.
You don’t have to worry about taking a cold shower, as guests have access to hot water, as well as bath towels, biodegradable soap, shampoo and conditioner. However, remember that water is limited in all tents. In cold weather, it is enough for about 5 minutes for a quick shower or washing dishes. Each tent has several electrical outlets. Thus, you can charge your phone and other devices. It’s a little house away from home.
Each tent is equipped with air conditioning and heating, so it is always the perfect temperature regardless of the season. Some tents are designed for 2 people and others for 4 guests.
