If you have access to a car (or can find cheap Amtrak tickets) taking a day trip along the coast is always nice! I moved away from New Haven recently to a big city and everytime I take Amtrak home to Boston, I wish I spent more time exploring the tiny towns with a cute little downtown area.

There’s also great hiking places within a 30 minute drive plus much more an hour or so away, though I’m not sure how they’ll be if you guys get snow.