Ever been smack in the middle of planning the day’s itinerary and felt you needed a vacation from your vacation? These top notch hotels have taken the planning out of your hands and created programs at varying price points—offering biking, ziplining, hot air ballooning, hiking, museum and vineyard hopping, sailing, massaging, and many more -ings—to keep every member of your party happy, well-fed, and most importantly, relaxed.
Read on to find out where to grab one of these 20 great fall getaways near NYC.
NEW YORK
Springdale Farm Bed and Breakfast | Rochester
Package: “Wine Trail Tour du Force”
Perks: For the foodies out there in need of some R&R, Springdale Farm B&B is the place to be. After waking up to an organic, gourmet breakfast prepared in-house, a town car will transport you on a scenic drive around Canandaigua Lake to six of the area’s best vineyards.
Price: From $595 for double occupancy for two nights.
How to get there: Take Amtrak Empire Service line to Rochester. Take a waiting taxi the remaining 20-minute ride.
Black Sheep Inn | Finger Lakes
Package: “Up and Away in My Beautiful Balloon”
Perks: See the Finger Lakes from a whole new perspective in a private hot air balloon, followed by a landing breakfast. On day two, a private limo will whisk you away to a winery tour of the Finger Lakes’ renowned vineyards. Black Sheep Inn’s two days of romantic relaxation will have you falling in love with your partner all over again.
Price: From $1,429 for double occupancy.
How to get there: Consult oM’s guide to renting a hybrid car in Manhattan.
Harmony Hill Retreat | Catskills
Package: “Feast & Forest…A Farm to Table Culinary Experience”
Perks: For those willing to eschew traditional lodging for a memorable experience, settle into your tree house yurt or mountain chalet atop the Harmony Hill Retreat. Domestic delicacies courtesy of nearby Stone & Thistle Farm will ensure that while your accommodations may be roughing it, your stomach certainly isn’t.
Price: From $400 a night.
How to get there: Consult oM’s guide to renting a hybrid car in Manhattan.
Nu Hotel | Brooklyn
Package: “Summer Spin”
Perks: To gain a new appreciation for the pavement you’re constantly pounding, Nu Hotel’s Culture Grows in Brooklyn tour will be a reminder of why you settled into the concrete jungle in the first place. Pedal around town on a Made in Brooklyn tour, to take in the city atop two wheels and feel like a tourist all over again.
Price: From $459 a night.
How to get there: Take the A, C, or G to Hoyt-Schemerhorn Station.
Hotel Le Jolie | Brooklyn
Package: “Brooklyn Brewery Package”
Perks: Leave the stress of planning a vacation that is only a subway ride away, and less than $200 a night. The chic, European-styled Hotel Le Jolie provides you with complimentary breakfast and a tour of the legendary Brooklyn Brewery, ending your trip with a brew on the house, or should we say hotel.
Price: From $195 a night.
How to get there: Take the L to Lorimer.
CONNECTICUT
The Inn at Kent Falls | Kent
Package: “Explorer’s Package”
Perks: Hike, bike, canoe or cross country ski; no matter the season, the Inn at Kent Falls will arrange for you to stay active and entertained in Litchfield County, Connecticut. Two nights stay and complimentary breakfast are included. Contact the inn and they will set up arrangements for all outdoor activities.
Price: From $215 a night.
How to get there: Take Metro-North to Bethel. From there take a taxi the 40-minute ride to the Inn.
Hartford Marriott Downtown | Hartford
Package: “A Walk in the Park- Celebrate Hartford’s Out Doors with a Picnic”
Perks: Discover your own private patch of grass in Bushnell Park, Buckingham Square, and tuck into a picnic basket, courtesy of the Hartford Marriott Downtown, who will plan how best to explore Connecticut’s capital. And with breakfast and lunch complimentary with your stay, the only thing left to plan is… where to go for dinner.
Price: Rates start at $199 a night.
How to get there: Take Amtrak to Hartford
WASHINGTON D.C.
Georgetown Suites
Package: “Staying Power Package”
Perks: Discover the other side to Washington D.C., quaint, historic Georgetown, for a fraction of the cost. Receive 30% off per night when staying at least three nights at Georgetown Suites. With a three day stay, you’ll have plenty of time to grab a sweet treat at Georgetown Cupcake and sit in for tea service at nearby Ching Ching Cha.
Price: From $195 a night.
How to get there: Consult oM’s Manhattan to Washington D.C. public transportation advisor.
Hotel George
Package: “Exploration DC with the Family”
Perks: For the family who will not feel complete until they’ve walked every inch of the Capitol, Hotel George is here to help. Book the Exploration DC package and you’ll receive four Metro passes, and your choice of two adult and two child tickets to the Newseum, Spy Museum or Madame Tussaud’s. Hotel George plans your sightseeing, leaving you and your family stress-free.
Price: From $359 a night.
How to get there: Consult oM’s Manhattan to Washington D.C. public transportation advisor.
PHILADELPHIA
Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West
Package: “Art & About”
Perks: Philadelphia has art a-plenty, be it the street murals on local buildings or the legendary Philadelphia Museum of Art, found at the top of the equally legendary “Rocky Balboa” steps. Crowne Plaza places you in the heart of Philly and prepares you for a day of scenery and substance, with your choice of two tickets to a collection of Philly’s most popular sites to achieve artistic inspiration.
Price: From $199 a night.
How to get there: Take Amtrak Northeast Regional line to Philadelphia- 30th Street Station. Consult oM’s public transit guide to Philly.
The Rittenhouse Hotel
Package: “Remarkable Rittenhouse Relief”
Perks: For an abode that is a vacation in and of itself, The Rittenhouse Hotel delivers. A $100 beverage voucher for the property’s three eateries, including The Mary Cassatt Tearoom, and complimentary use of the hotel’s sauna, health club, steam room and pool will make for a relaxing, rejuvenating stay. When you’re rested and ready, the Reading Terminal Market, Liberty Bell and South Street’s eclectic flavors will be waiting.
Price: From $265 a night.
How to get there: Take Amtrak Northeast Regional line to Philadelphia- 30th Street Station. Consult oM’s public transit guide to Philly.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Hampton Inn Littleton
Package: “Bretton Woods New Hampshire Zip Line Package”
Perks: For some high-flying fun at a low price, Hampton Inn Littleton’s Bretton Woods zip line package is miles above the competition. Bring a companion and enjoy an overnight stay, hot breakfast and two tickets to see the most scenic views of Mount Washington from the Bretton Woods Canopy Zip Line, courtesy of Bretton Woods Resort.
Price: From $299 a night.
How to get there: Take Amtrak Northeast Regional to Boston- South Street Station. Transfer to the Amtrak 8334 bus that will take you to Littleton.
VERMONT
Grunberg Haus | Waterbury
Package: “Green Mountain Getaway”
Perks: For a tasty sampling of Green Mountains’ goodness, Grunberg Haus will easily tempt you to a full breakfast each morning along with Vermont’s favorite snacks, including Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, Green Mountain coffee beans and Vermont’s sweet standard: maple syrup.
Price: From $225 a night.
How to get there: Take the Amtrak Vermonter to Springfield, MA. Transfer to the Amtrak 3554 bus that will take you to Waterbury-Stowe.
Inn to Inn
Package: “The Heart of Vermont”
Perks: For self-starters looking to trek Vermont’s trails at their own pace, the Inn to Inn package provides hikers with the freedom to trail-blaze and stay the night wherever they please. Marvel at the fall foliage visible along the Robert Frost Trail, and stay at one of the area’s corresponding inns, of your choice.
Price: From $695 for a four night package.
How to get there: Take the Amtrak Northeast Regional Line to Rutland. Catch a taxi for the remaining 20 minute ride.
Essex Resort & Spa | Essex Junction
Package: “Escape to the Resort”
Perks: Taking in picturesque views of the Green Mountains and the rippling beauty of Lake Champlain is always a good idea in the fall. Essex Resort & Spa provides resort accommodations and a three course gourmet meal, so that paying attention to a movie at Essex Cinema (also complimentary) is all you need worry about.
Price: From $299 a night.
How to get there: Take the Amtrak Northeast Regional line to Essex Junction.
BOSTON
Liberty Hotel
Package: “Urban Adventours Bike Package”
Perks: When the T is too much work and walking is a bit of a bore, the Urban Adventours Bike Package comes through and allows visitors a bicyclist’s view of Boston. Included in your stay at Liberty Hotel, enjoy complimentary water bottles, de-stressing digs, and two city bike tours courtesy of Urban Adventours.
Price: From $399 a night.
How to get there: Take Amtrak or Megabus to Boston South Street Station.
Hotel Commonwealth
Package: “Fenway Family Fun”
Perks: Sox fans and baseball enthusiasts alike will be hooked on the Fenway Family Fun package available at Hotel
Commonwealth. Four tickets to a behind-the-scenes tour of Fenway Park and a Fenway room overlooking the stadium will keep you abreast of the hard-hitting action on the field and off.
Price: Starting at $319.
How to get there: Take Amtrak or Megabus to Boston South Street Station.
RHODE ISLAND
Forty 1 North | Newport
Package: “Sailing Boot Camp Package”
Perks: Set sail for Forty 1 North to fine tune those sea legs and receive hands-on sailing lessons, round-trip boat transfer from the hotel, SPF moisturizer, an in-room iPad, a massage and more. Enjoy playing Skipper during this quintessential New England getaway.
Price: From $865 a night.
How to get there: If you have a boat, sail to Newport. Otherwise, you can take the Bonanza bus to Providence from Port Authority or an Amtrak train from Penn Station. Once in Providence, you can hop bus number 60 run by RIPTA from Kennedy Plaza towards Newport. If the Providence-Newport Water Taxi is running, by sea is a more enjoyable way to go. For more details on Newport, visit gonewport.com.
The Bellevue House | Block Island
Package: “Fall Bird Trek Package”
Perks: Block Island’s privacy is enjoyed by avian friends as much as by visitors. Head to the island for the Fall Bird Trek package, and ruffle some feathers with complimentary maps of Block Island trails and free sweatshirts to warm up on chilly fall nights.
Price: From $235 a night.
How to get there: Take the Hampton Jitney to Montauk. Take the Viking Fleet Ferry to Block Island.
The Inn at Block Island
Package: “Indian Summer” Special
Perks: The end of summer is an unwelcome event for everyone, but the Inn at Block Island will help you remember the sunny season isn’t over yet with their Indian Summer special. Fight off the beginning of Fall with a two night stay at the Inn, multiple complimentary snacks, and best of all two towels and beach chairs to soak in the last of the summer sun.
Price: From $258 a night.
How to get there: Take the Hampton Jitney to Montauk. Take the Viking Fleet Ferry to Block Island.
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