The 5 Best Weekend Getaways For New Yorkers This Fall
Bear Mountain Cruises
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Pier 83, West 42nd Street
circleline42.com
The Circle Line is welcoming the autumn season with cruises to Bear Mountain. You'll sail up the Hudson River and enjoy an afternoon at Bear Mountain State Park. Take part in their annual Oktoberfest, filled with live music, dancing and vendors - admission is complimentary. You can even pre-order a picnic lunch, including authentic German grub and beer. Don't wait - these weekend trips end on October 30.
Mohonk Mountain House
New Paltz, N.Y.
800-772-6646
Mohonk.com
A 250-room mountain top resort built in 1869, the Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz is a resort overlooking its private crystal clear lake. Ideal for a either a romantic getaway or a family-fun weekend, there are activities like hiking, spa amenities, golf, ice skating, lake swimming and boating offered year-round.
The Adirondacks
You don't need to head to New England to take in the gorgeous views of autumn's fall foliage. Head upstate to the Adirondacks for a hike on these scenic trails. If trekking through mountains isn't your thing, check out the rivers, where you can take a gondola ride, go trout fishing, or simply dine al fresco during an intimate picnic for two. If flying's more up your alley, take a hot-air balloon ride over Lake George. Best of all, admission to Adirondack Park is free.
Montauk
Just because the cooler weather has settled in doesn't mean you can't enjoy a scenic view of the beach. If you're looking to relax, head to Montauk, located on the tip of Long Island. Book a stay at Gurney's Inn and detox in the sauna, steam room, or their famous indoor seawater pool. While you're there, take a tour of the Montauk Point Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in New York State.
Poconos
From adrenaline-pumping activities like hiking and kayaking to leisurely pleasures like touring a history museum or relaxing at a bed and breakfast, you'll find rest and relaxation in the Poconos. With the gorgeous Pennsylvania mountain views surrounding you, you might not want to head back to New York.
