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Summer is now officially over, meaning it’s time for pumpkin spice lattes, uggs, and football. Yet you can still get out of town for a nice vacation. There are plenty of great vacation spots less than a few hours outside of New York, offering busy New Yorkers a quick break from their busy schedules. And the Northeast is a great place to be during the autumn weather. Here are a couple places that make for great weekend fall getaways that are easy to reach from the city:
Great Sacandaga Lake, NY: Just west of Saratoga Springs is the Great Sacandaga Lake, a peaceful retreat near the mountains. The autumn leaves here are something to write home about, and it’s right next to the 6 million-acre Adirondack National Park, offering countless hiking trails. If you’re a fishing enthusiast, the lake itself is filled with fish.
Hudson, NY: Located right on the Hudson River is the town of Hudson, a great town designed for New Yorkers to visit on the weekend. The food here is delicious, and the town is located near several breweries, vineyards, and a distillery. There’s also excellent hiking nearby at Kaaterskill Falls.
Northampton, MA: The quirky town of Northampton has just about everything: five different schools nearby, a thriving downtown that’s easy to explore on foot, great food and drink, live music, fall foliage, hiking, and more. The town features performance venues, a brewery with an award-winning beer garden, and even a cocktail bar made from a converted train tunnel. There are also state reservations nearby for hiking, even rafting and zip-lining.
Beach Haven, NJ: Once the summer is over, the Jersey Shore becomes a quiet, relaxing getaway. The town features 24/7 food spots, the Museum of New Jersey Maritime History, and laid-back local bars. It also serves as a great launching point to explore the rest of Long Beach Island.
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