Escape the Big Apple's chaos and head for quaint small towns near New York City for affordable vacations filled with scenic hikes and historical charm. Enjoy budget-friendly trips to Cold Spring ...

it selected this Onondaga County town as the most charming small town in New York. "There's something special about small towns," HGTV said in its published list. "Whether it's the simplicity ...

Costs in dense urban centers have become so high that some residents of famously pricey coastal cities such as Los Angeles and New York have been fleeing for more affordable small towns and cities.