"Garrison, NY; 80 minutes from Midtown Just down the road from Breakneck Ridge is Manitoga, a stunning example of mid-century modern architecture plopped in the middle of a 75-acre “woodland garden.” You can park in the lot and hike around the property for free, which is a totally nice way to spend a fall afternoon. If you've planned ahead, try to score tickets for a tour of the house. The basic tour starts at $30 per person and is offered four times a day, Friday-Monday, but there are a number of other special experiences worth checking out." - neha talreja, hannah albertine, carina finn koeppicus, molly fitzpatrick