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Condé Nast TravelerSep 1, 2026

20 Fall Getaways From NYC for Apple-Picking, Wine-Tasting, and Leaf-Peeping

These cozy hotels are the ideal escape from the urban jungle.

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Eastwind Oliverea ValleyHotelBig Indian, United StatesWood-fire-warmed lounge, sauna, and proximity to ski slopes.
Skaneateles Fields Resort & SpaHotelSkaneateles, United StatesFeatures pools, trails, putting, pond, and nightly s'mores.
Bahar Preserve and Carpenter FallsTrailSkaneateles, United States1.7-mile loop with a 90-foot waterfall.
Beak & Skiff Apple OrchardsSightSkaneateles, United StatesPick apples here to bring home souvenirs.
Stockton InnHotelStockton, United States300-year-old inn with contemporary design and historic touches.
Stockton Inn RestaurantRestaurantStockton, United StatesSeasonal eatery helmed by chef Bob Truitt.
D&R Canal TowpathTrailStockton, United StatesScenic ride along the Delaware River.
George Nakashima's homeSightNew Hope, United StatesTour the Japanese woodworker's home.
Lambertville Trading CompanyRestaurantLambertville, United StatesPioneered the coffee ice cube.
Golden NuggetMarketLambertville, United StatesExpansive flea market.
McKenley Hollow TrailheadTrailBig Indian, United StatesStarts at the property line.
Hunter Mountain TrailheadTrailBig Indian, United StatesGreat hike within driving distance.
West Kill BreweryRestaurantBig Indian, United StatesBrewery within driving distance.
The WestonHotelManchester, United StatesFeatures a small but mighty spa with Natura Bisse products.
Equinox Valley NurserySightManchester, United StatesOffers tractor rides through a corn maze and pumpkin patch.
Equinox MountainTrailManchester, United StatesIt rises nearly 3,000 feet above its eastern footings in Manchester, giving Equinox the third-greatest topographic…
Stratton MountainSightManchester, United StatesRide the sky gondola for leaf-peeping.
Northshire BookstoreSightManchester, United StatesHallmark-movie-worthy bookstore.
Southern Vermont Arts CenterArts centreManchester, United StatesArt lover's haven.
Wm. Farmer and SonsHotelHudson, United StatesInn with one of the best restaurants in Hudson.
Warren StreetNeighborhoodHudson, United StatesShop for antiques to fit the fall season.
High Falls Conservation AreaTrailHudson, United StatesModerately challenging 1.5-mile loop.
Stockton MarketCaféStockton, United States
Dandelion Restaurant & BarRestaurantBig Indian, United States
Prospect RockTrailManchester, United States

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 9

The Picture-Perfect Hudson Valley A-Frame Airbnb I'll Never Stop Recommending

This idyllic, spacious home base puts you close to farms, hiking trails, and lakes, plus a famed tavern turned restaurant.

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The Upstate AHotelPine Plains, United StatesRestorative A-frame cabin in Pine Plains
Chaseholm FarmMarketPine Plains, United StatesSells local produce and goodies like Alleyway Ice Cream
Alleyway Ice CreamRestaurantSaugerties, United StatesMade in Saugerties
Stissing HouseRestaurantPine Plains, United StatesOne of America's oldest taverns, now a hotspot
Stissing MountainTrailPine Plains, United StatesSteep uphill trail leads to fire tower
Oakhurst DinerRestaurantPine Plains, United StatesOld-school joint with finger-licking bites
Stissing Mountain CottageHotelPine Plains, United StatesNewly built barn-style retreat near polo scene
The blue cabinHotelRed Hook, United States
the green cabinHotelRed Hook, United States
Twin Island LakeSightPine Plains, United States

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OutsideJul 25

The Best Luxury Farmstays in the U.S. for an Authentic Rural Escape

A new 2026 report reveals a 23 percent jump in demand for farm-charm vacations. Here are five incredible properties where luxury meets hands-on agricultural work.

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Inn at SerenbeHotelChattahoochee Hills, United StatesFeatures 2,000 acres with 20 miles of trails.
Lodge at Blue SkyHotelWanship, United States4,000-acre private ranch with 46 accommodation options.
Goodstone Inn and RestaurantHotelMiddleburg, United States265-acre estate with 18 historic suites and cottages.
Bricoleur Vineyards ResidencesHotelSonoma County, United StatesResidences among the vines with farm access.
Honey Rock LandingHotelDelta, United StatesCertified organic orchard with three luxury cave suites.

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The New York TimesJul 16

At Hudson Valley Shakespeare, a ‘King Lear’ Worth Traveling For

A beautifully observed version of a man’s final act, along with a lively staging of “As You Like It,” engage the surrounding mountains in conversation.

The New York TimesJul 13

A Murder Mystery Evening at Audrey Gelman’s Guesthouse

At her Hudson Valley guesthouse, Audrey Gelman, a co-founder of the Wing, channels her childlike love of play with murder mystery evenings.

Condé Nast TravelerNov 22, 2025

The Best Hotels in the Hudson Valley, New York

These dreamy properties are just two hours away from NYC.

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Bedford Post InnHotelhistoric inn with private terraces and soaking tubs
Hemlock NeversinkHotelwellness resort with body treatments and art workshops
The BendHoteladults-only micro-resort in the Catskills Mountains
Wylder Hotel WindhamHotelFor a nostalgic stay in the Catskills that manages to feel both rustic luxurious and modern, book at Wylder Windham.
The RoundhouseHotelmodern flair with chic, industrial aesthetic
The DeBruceHotelold-school mountain resort for fly fishing and hiking
Maker HotelHoteljewel box channeling the creative spirit of Hudson
The BarnRestauranthotel's casual restaurant for à la carte breakfast
The TavernRestaurantrestaurant for burger and martini combo
BittersweetRestauranton-site restaurant with plant-forward menu
Phoenicia DinerRestaurantdiner just down the street
Frederick Farm Goat SanctuarySightsource of rescue goats for hikes
WylderHoteldestination known for skiing, biking, and hiking
Dia: BeaconMuseumnearby contemporary art museum
The Six BellsHotelinn with charming rooms and cozy restaurant
The Feathers TavernRestaurantcozy restaurant rooted in early American cooking
Mohonk Mountain HouseHotelsecluded sanctuary on a spectacular mountain preserve
Woodstock WayHotelcluster of mod, two-story cabins on tranquil grounds
Hutton BrickyardsHotelmixes new with old along the Hudson River
TroutbeckHotelreimagined historic estate with guest rooms
Hotel KinsleyHotelbeautiful hotel in a former State of New York bank
The Restaurant at the KinsleyRestaurantseasonal, New American menu
Glenmere MansionHotel15-room hotel built in 1911, fashioned as Tuscan villa
The Spa at Glenmere MansionPlacespa facility with Carrara marble and treatment suites

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 16, 2025

The Best Hudson Valley Holiday Craft Fairs

From brocante-style markets to craft feasts, these are the very best shopping events popping up in the Hudson Valley.

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Bedford Post InnHotelFront-row seat to the event
Beacon Flea MarketMarketColors fair-weather Sundays throughout the year
Stormville Flea MarketMarketTakes place at an old airstrip in Dutchess County
The Ticking TentMarketTakes over the Old oHHo Firehouse in Bedford
Fine Day FairMarketSeasonal home and garden show in Bedford
Basilica Farm & Flea Holiday MarketMarketCombines flea, farmer's, and craft/design fair
Maker HotelHotelHome decor inspiration
Mountaintop cabinHotelStunning views near Stormville
Cold Spring loftHotelCozy one-bedroom stay
A-Frame cabinHotelEscape to the woods
Graybarns on the Silvermine RiverHotelLuxe stay in nearby New Canaan
The Fountain InnHotelClassic bed and breakfast-style lodgings
French guest houseHotelA mini Versailles
West Lane InnHotelCountryside stay in nearby Ridgefield
Airy cottageHotelRetreat on Ward Pound Ridge
Stylish Beacon homeHotelVetted by Traveler-editor
Mountain cottageHotelRomance in nearby Germantown
Stissing HouseRestaurantIt’s a cooking class meets dinner party: The evening will include a demonstration of four dishes, you’ll cook along,…
Old oHHo FirehouseSightShop hemp-derived CBD, Delta-9 THC, gummies, seltzers, topicals and botanical wellness products designed for sleep,…
Stissing House Craft FeastFestivalAnnual event at an old tavern
Design-lover’s homeHotelSplash of color in the Taconic
1968 A-frameHotelLuxe group trip
Mirabeau InnHotelPost-shopping spa time

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 12, 2025

The Best Airbnbs in the Hudson Valley, From Phoenicia to Woodstock

Breathe in the mountain air from these one-of-a-kind retreats nestled along the Hudson River.

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Rusk MountainSightAt 3,680 feet (1,120 m) in elevation, it is the 20th-highest peak in the Catskill Mountains and considered a member of…
Kaaterskill FallsSightThe two cascades total 260 feet in height, making Kaaterskill Falls one of the highest waterfalls in New York, and one…
Phoenicia DinerRestaurantCome for the mountains, stay for the food.
Blue Hill at Stone BarnsRestaurantThe Hudson Valley restaurant is owned by Dan, David, and Laureen Barber, who also own the New York City Family Meal at…
Storm King Art CenterMuseumIt contains perhaps the largest collection of contemporary outdoor sculptures in the United States.
Thomas Cole National Historic SiteMuseumIt is located at 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY, United States.
Kykuit, the Rockefeller EstateSightQuick escapes from the city that never sleeps.
HudsonNeighborhoodThe artsy destination provides an easy escape from New York City.
BeaconNeighborhoodAt Hudson Valley Brewery, we like to think of our beer as the product of a wide variety of influences.
TarrytownNeighborhoodIt is located on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of Midtown Manhattan in New…
DutchessAirportstate of New York.
WestchesterNeighborhoodNewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital offers a wide range of inpatient services and ambulatory care in northern…
Hudson RiverSightregion bordering both sides of it
ColumbiaNeighborhoodHOUSE Hudson Valley Realty is a small no-nonsense team of creative real estate professionals that services Columbia,…
Ranch in the WoodsHotel
The ShedPlace
Warwick ValleySight
Paramount Hudson Valley TheaterSight
Ollie’sRestaurant
Art OmniMuseum
Opus 40Sight
Bannerman CastleSight
Castle RockSight
Cold SpringNeighborhood
Shawagunk RidgeTrail
Mohonk PreserveTrail
Labyrinth rock scrambleTrail
WarwickNeighborhood
HunterNeighborhood
AlbanyNeighborhood
TroyNeighborhood
PutnamNeighborhood
OrangeNeighborhood
UlsterPark
RocklandNeighborhood
LabyrinthTrail
GreeneNeighborhood
RensselaerNeighborhood

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 9, 2025

These Wintery Airbnbs Are Straight Out of a Hallmark Movie

From Norway to Tennessee, these gorgeous Airbnbs belong on the Hallmark Channel.

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Hudson River ValleyNeighborhoodBeautiful in winter; near NYC
Elsewhere
Cascade MountainPlace of worshipLeavenworth, United StatesBavarian village backdrop
Pine PlanesNeighborhoodPine Plains, United StatesProperty is seven minutes away
Valais regionNeighborhoodValais, SwitzerlandLuxury chalet location
Vosges mountainsSightOrbey, FranceCottage situated at foot of mountains
Columbia RiverSightWaterville, United StatesVilla overlooks mountains and river
Alsace regionNeighborhoodOrbey, FranceCharming cottage location

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