Hotel at a Glance: Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne

Set just 29 miles from Midtown Manhattan, the Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne combines the laid-back pace of the suburbs with the ease of reaching the city. It’s a short drive from I-80, which leads to the Big Apple, and within 40 miles of three major airports.

• Free breakfast jump-starts mornings with fresh fruit and waffles.
• Free WiFi in guest rooms makes it easy to stay connected.
• Healthy habits: The fitness center is outfitted with cardio and weight-training equipment.

Wayne, New Jersey: Charming Township 20 Miles from the Big Apple

Wayne is within easy reach of the big city—it’s just 20 miles from Midtown Manhattan—but it has small-town charm in spades. The town’s historic sites tell the story of its origins as a colonial hamlet. Step into the modern era If you’re looking to do some shopping, and head to Willowbrook Mall. The two-story shopping complex has more than 100 stores as well as numerous restaurants and a 14-screen movie theater.

Midtown Manhattan is a quick 40-minute drive from here (you can also park in Hoboken and take the ferry). The neighborhood is known for some of New York’s most famous landmarks, including Rockefeller Center—home to the iconic outdoor ice-skating rink, the Today show, and Saturday Night Live—and Grand Central Terminal, the world’s sixth-most-visited tourist attraction.