Where to Go for Spring Break? Save This List!❗️

Spring break is around the corner, and for those who don’t want to travel far, it’s time to consider spots near NYC. When it comes to lesser-known attractions near New York, many people miss this hidden gem – Grace Farms! Just an hour’s drive from Manhattan, this immersive art and nature space is like a ‘Cathedral of Nature’ 🌿 🌍 Basic Info 🚗 Transportation: Best by car (about 1h from NYC) / Metro-North train to New Canaan station + Uber ⏰ Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-6PM (Free admission, reservation required on the website) 🔗 Website: gracefarms.org 🌟 Must-Visit Highlights 1️⃣ The ‘River’ Building ➜ Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban, an 800-meter-long glass corridor winds through the hills, seamlessly blending light and nature. ➜ Inside, you’ll find a hidden library, Zen tea room, and meditation space, with every window acting as a frame for the scenery. 2️⃣ Land Art Installations ➜ Spread across 80 acres of lawns, forests, and wetlands, you’ll discover eco-themed works by masters like Olafur Eliasson. 3️⃣ Healing Activities ▫️ Forest Therapy Yoga 🧘‍♀️ (Summer and Autumn season only) ▫️ Organic Farm Pickings 🍓 (A must for families) ▫️ Benefit concerts/Philosophy Salons 🎻 (Check the schedule on the website) 4️⃣ The Dark Coffee Shop The SANCTUARY café, made entirely of black concrete, where the Insta-famous ‘Dark Cloud Latte’ is a must-try! 💡 Tips ✔️ Wear light-colored clothes for better photos against the glass (I don’t love taking photos, haha) ✔️ Every Thursday night, there’s a ‘Starry Night Talk’ event (separate reservation required) ✔️ The nearby Philip Johnson’s Glass House is a great additional spot to visit, just a 10-minute drive away. #NYCSurroundings #ConnecticutTravel #NYCWeekend