Dear EscapeMakers -- Surrounded by the beauty of the Hudson Valley, Westchester County offers a bounty of activities this fall for your next adventure. For those looking for a locavore-themed tasting experience, several local restaurants and breweries offer handcrafted IPAs, hard ciders and small batch spirits. For the adventurous, try Spins Hudson, the newest 40,000-square-foot sports and entertainment complex. This unique destination overlooks the scenic Charles Point Marina, offering exceptional dining, event space and a satellite Captain Lawrence Brewery. (Car-less travelers - Take Metro-North train to Peeksill station (under an hour from Manhattan) where cabs wait to meet each train. The Marina is a 5-minute cab ride or 25 -minute walk away). The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is the tri-state area's biggest, most electrifying fall event. This year, the Blaze returns with more pumpkin power than ever before -- over 7,000 to be exact! Wander along our main street Pumpkin Promenade and stroll across the Pumpkin Zee Bridge. Around the next corner, discover an awe-inspiring Jack O'Lantern Statue of Liberty rising to the sky! This is the perfect time for family and friends to experience a truly magical evening. Tickets sell out, so get yours now by visiting hudsonvalley.org. (Car-less travelers - Take Metro-North or the Amtrak train to Croton-Harmon station (under an hour from Manhattan) where cabs wait to meet each train. Van Cortlandt Manor is a 5-minute cab ride or 10-minute walk away - The walk is NOT pedestrian friendly). FOLLOW WESTCHESTER TOURISM ON:
Dear EscapeMakers — Surrounded by the beauty of the Hudson Valley, Westchester County offers a bounty of activities this fall for your next adventure. For those looking for a locavore-themed tasting experience, several local restaurants and breweries offer handcrafted IPAs, hard ciders and small batch spirits. For the adventurous, try Spins Hudson, the newest 40,000-square-foot sports and entertainment complex. This unique destination overlooks the scenic Charles Point Marina, offering exceptional dining, event space and a
Fall in the New York is unlike any other season. The air turns crisp, the residents return from their summer sanctuaries, and the vibrant yellows, oranges and reds drape across the endless trees throughout the northeast. So for this Columbus Day Weekend, take advantage of scenic train trips, outdoor adventures and opportunities to ogle at the fiery palette of fall foliage! Need some weekend getaway inspiration? We've got you covered. Take a day trip to Westchester County to the gorgeous rolling fields and scenery of Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture for Harvest Fest! Peruse delicious, local products at the farmers market, enjoy live music, embark on educational tours throughout the property and more! The festival takes place on Saturday, October 7 - make a weekend getaway out of it and explore some of the other amazing outdoor facilities nearby in Westchester County: Muscoot Farm, the Wolf Conservation Center, Hilltop Hanover Farm, Greenburgh Nature Center and more! Only an hour or so outside NYC, this trip is a great excuse to reserve some sporty wheels from ReachNow for a short road trip through the blazing fall foliage! Celebrate the "orchard to glass" movement during Cider Week Finger Lakes! From September 29 - October 8, the Finger Lakes is paying tribute to the oldest craft beverage in America: cider. Explore the legacy of New York cider found throughout the rolling hillsides of the Finger Lakes. Visit one of the endless cider events taking place throughout the week at one of over 50 participating locations. Grab a Greyhound bus from NYC up to Ithaca, NY - the central location for a long list of Cider Week events - so you can enjoy the stunning fall foliage dotting the landscape the whole ride! Explore the scenic waterfalls and gorges with an autumn hike
Fall in the New York is unlike any other season. The air turns crisp, the residents return from their summer sanctuaries, and the vibrant yellows, oranges and reds drape across the endless trees throughout the northeast. So for this Columbus Day Weekend, take advantage of scenic train trips, outdoor adventures and opportunities to ogle at the fiery palette of fall foliage! Need some weekend getaway inspiration? We’ve got you covered. Take a day trip to
Dear EscapeMakers - Amtrak's Vintage Dome Car returns to the Adirondack® service for the fall, September 28th through October 29th! An upper level with windows on all sides, as well as overhead, will provide superb panoramic views all the way from Albany, along Lake Champlain and across the border into Montreal!The Dome Car will be available on the northbound Adirondack® on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays; and on the southbound Adirondack® on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. It does not travel on Wednesdays. Seats in the Dome Car are an added amenity to the Adirondack® Service, i.e. you cannot buy a specific ticket, seats are not reserved and only available on a first-come, first-served basis. All passengers traveling between Albany and Montreal are welcome to enter to enjoy the scenery and the conductors oversee the seating and work hard to make sure everyone gets some time in the Dome Car. Plus, Trails and Rails volunteers who can answer questions about landmarks and historical info about the route will be on the Adirondack® every day through its run! Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore upstate New York during fall! BOOK YOUR AMTRAK ESCAPE! (Terms and Conditions apply).
Dear EscapeMakers – Amtrak’s Vintage Dome Car returns to the Adirondack® service for the fall, September 28th through October 29th! An upper level with windows on all sides, as well as overhead, will provide superb panoramic views all the way from Albany, along Lake Champlain and across the border into Montreal!The Dome Car will be available on the northbound Adirondack® on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays; and on the southbound Adirondack® on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Thanks to everyone who came out for Apple Palooza in the Union Square Greenmarket on Friday, September 15th! The winner of the Farm Fresh One Night Getaway is tickets number #014344. Please contact us if you have the winning ticket at 877-997-2726. Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who came out for Apple Palooza in the Union Square Greenmarket on Friday, September 15th! The winner of the Farm Fresh One Night Getaway is tickets number #014344. Please contact us if you have the winning ticket at 877-997-2726. Thanks!
Dear EscapeMakers -- The perfect fall food and beverage getaways, festivals and packages await you off Amtrak's Adirondack Service route! Plus, SAVE 15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL - 9/21 - 9/24. Don't miss this spectacular, FREE event! The 45th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival is the oldest and largest balloon event on the East Coast. Make a weekend out of it at a cozy B&B nearby. STOP: Adirondack to Fort Edward + cab (15 mins.). LARKFEST - 9/23 - Head north to the 36th Annual LarkFest, Upstate New York’s largest one day street festival! It is one of Albany's most anticipated events. Enjoy live music, food trucks, arts & craft, and activities for all ages! More on lodging here. STOP: Adirondack to Albany-Rensselaer + cab (8 mins.). VEGFEST - 9/23 - It's harvest season! Head to Poughkeepsie for Hudson Valley Vegfest, a showcase & festival celebrating the vegan world! From delicious eats to conversations about environmental protection and caring about animals, this inaugural event will get your wheels and taste buds spinning! Make a weekend out of it and plan a nearby apple-picking adventure at Fishkill Orchards with a Zipcar at the station -- Dutchess County packages here. STOP: Adirondack to Poughkeepsie + cab (15 mins.). CHOWDERFEST - 10/8 - Head up to Troy, NY to enjoy delicious, local chowder with a competitive edge! At the 11th annual ChowderFest, 30+ restaurants compete for the title of best chowder. Who will win? Cast your vote for the People's Choice! More on lodging here. STOP: Adirondack to Albany-Rensselaer + cab (8 mins.). SHEEP & WOOL FESTIVAL - 10/21-10/22 - Spend the day beneath the vibrant fall foliage in the Hudson Valley! Head up to Rhinebeck for the NYS Sheep & Wool Festival. Explore the traditions of farming, fiber-related arts & crafts, and the
Dear EscapeMakers — The perfect fall food and beverage getaways, festivals and packages await you off Amtrak’s Adirondack Service route! Plus, SAVE 15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL – 9/21 – 9/24. Don’t miss this spectacular, FREE event! The 45th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival is the oldest and largest balloon event on the East Coast. Make a weekend out of it at a cozy B&B nearby. STOP: Adirondack to Fort Edward
Dear EscapeMakers -- Mmmmmm! Apple season is upon us and New York State apple farmers have been busy growing the best tasting apples. In fact, did you know New York is the 2nd largest apple-producing state in the U.S.? That's a lot of flavor right there! It's almost time to pick, drink, crunch and bake as many apples as you can get your hands on! What's your favorite apple? Download a variety guide, nutrition info and recipes below! And of course, you can always visit farmers markets in New York State and at Greenmarkets across NYC to stock up on your favorite variety of apples! Also, September 7th, make sure you attend our Farms & Foliage Showcase at Fulton Stall Market at the South Street Seaport and our Applepalooza on September 15th at the Union Square Greenmarket - both FREE tasting showcases sponsored by New York Apple Association! Get info on local vacations and pick-your-own orchards in New York State! From the Greater Niagara Region to the Finger Lakes to the Hudson Valley to Long Island, apple picking and apple festivals make a great family day trip or romantic weekend getaway!
Dear EscapeMakers — Mmmmmm! Apple season is upon us and New York State apple farmers have been busy growing the best tasting apples. In fact, did you know New York is the 2nd largest apple-producing state in the U.S.? That’s a lot of flavor right there! It’s almost time to pick, drink, crunch and bake as many apples as you can get your hands on! What’s your favorite apple? Download a variety guide, nutrition info
Take any road through Dutchess County, head in any direction, and eventually, you'll pass a farm. More likely, several. Agriculture is a driving economic force in the Hudson Valley, and a way of life. To get the complete Hudson Valley Farm Fresh experience, avail yourself of the many opportunities to enjoy its bounty. Many family-owned farms welcome you to pick-your-own produce, make purchases from their farm stands, or join them during family-oriented festivals. Vineyards will invite you to taste their vintages from local grapes, and perhaps stay for a picnic or concert. Reserve your spot NOW for the Dutchess County Farm Fresh Tours, beginning September 2nd through October 29th on Saturdays and Sundays. Explore quaint Hudson Valley towns, pick apples, tour distilleries, visit farm animals and more on a variety of tour itineraries. Book your spot before they sell out!
Take any road through Dutchess County, head in any direction, and eventually, you’ll pass a farm. More likely, several. Agriculture is a driving economic force in the Hudson Valley, and a way of life. To get the complete Hudson Valley Farm Fresh experience, avail yourself of the many opportunities to enjoy its bounty. Many family-owned farms welcome you to pick-your-own produce, make purchases from their farm stands, or join them during family-oriented festivals. Vineyards will
Dear EscapeMakers -- Just about 2 hours from NYC, find yourself in true farm country in Delaware County! Surrounded by the lush beauty of the rolling Catskill Mountains, experience the richness of New York's agricultural tradition! Don't miss the region's biggest event, the 131st annual Delaware County Fair (August 14-19), which draws 80,000 people each year to enjoy livestock shows, tractor pulls, demonstrations, rides, food, and live entertainment. Bovina Open Barn & Studio Tour (August 19) is a chance to visit the farms, studios and workplaces of the artists and entrepreneurs who live and work in the idyllic small town of Bovina, NY.The Great Catskill Mountain BBQ Fest (August 26) offers a fun-filled day around all things food, cooking, entertainment and community. The many farmers markets and farm stands offer more opportunities to enjoy the local bounty! Visit greatwesterncatskills.com to plan your escape to the perfect in Delaware County.
Dear EscapeMakers — Just about 2 hours from NYC, find yourself in true farm country in Delaware County! Surrounded by the lush beauty of the rolling Catskill Mountains, experience the richness of New York’s agricultural tradition! Don’t miss the region’s biggest event, the 131st annual Delaware County Fair (August 14-19), which draws 80,000 people each year to enjoy livestock shows, tractor pulls, demonstrations, rides, food, and live entertainment. Bovina Open Barn & Studio Tour (August
We're in the thick of county fair season, EscapeMakers! Go take a ride on the ferris wheel, peruse antiques and artisanal goods, listen to live music, say hello to some four-legged friends, and get your deep fried everything just outside New York City! Take a look at the fairs near you (below) and plan your escape today. ESCAPE TO A LOCAL COUNTY OR STATE FAIR via ESCAPEMAKER.COM Booneville Oneida County Fair, NY 7/25 – 7/30 -- Lodging info Jersey State Fair, NJ 8/4 – 8/13 Delaware County Fair, NY 8/14 – 8/19 -- Lodging info The Vermont State Fair, VT 8/15 – 8/29 Little World’s Fair, NY 8/18 – 8/20 -- Lodging info Dutchess County Fair, NY 8/22 – 8/27 -- Lodging info The Great NY State Fair, NY 8/23 – 9/4 Luzerne County Fair, PA 9/7 – 9/11 -- Lodging info The Big E, MA 9/15 – 10/1 Orange Country Fair, CT 9/16 – 9/17 Long Island Fair, NY 9/16, 17, 23 & 24 For more info on county fairs, u-pick farms, wineries, craft beer trails, day trips and agritourism getaways, visit EscapeMaker.com!
We’re in the thick of county fair season, EscapeMakers! Go take a ride on the ferris wheel, peruse antiques and artisanal goods, listen to live music, say hello to some four-legged friends, and get your deep fried everything just outside New York City! Take a look at the fairs near you (below) and plan your escape today. ESCAPE TO A LOCAL COUNTY OR STATE FAIR via ESCAPEMAKER.COM Booneville Oneida County Fair, NY 7/25 – 7/30
EscapeMaker HQ had the best day last Thursday: we officially *took over* the Heritage Radio Network Instagram in preparation for our very own agritourism episode on HRN Happy Hour! We had too much fun chatting with the HRN gang - Kat Johnson, Caity Moseman Wadler and Hannah Fordin - about our upcoming Dutchess County Farm Fresh Tours. Dutchess Tourism's Mary Kay Vrba and Dutch's Spirits' Lydia Higginson joined to provide a little history, travel inspiration, and some impressive Dutchess County trivia knowledge throughout the show. Listen to the full episode here and book your own Farm Fresh experience before they're sold out!
EscapeMaker HQ had the best day last Thursday: we officially *took over* the Heritage Radio Network Instagram in preparation for our very own agritourism episode on HRN Happy Hour! We had too much fun chatting with the HRN gang – Kat Johnson, Caity Moseman Wadler and Hannah Fordin – about our upcoming Dutchess County Farm Fresh Tours. Dutchess Tourism‘s Mary Kay Vrba and Dutch’s Spirits‘ Lydia Higginson joined to provide a little history, travel inspiration,
