Halloween season is here and we’re ready for some haunted houses, corn mazes, jack o’lanterns and more! There are so many day trip and weekend getaways to experience the spooky just outside NYC. Check them out below and start planning your weekend escape. For a nearby Halloween celebration, take a day-trip to Westchester County for the annual Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze! The tri-state area’s biggest fall event creates a breathtaking display along an 18th century riverside landscape…all out
October is here and we’re living for all things autumn: apple picking, pumpkin patches, hay rides, cider donuts and, of course, CIDER! For those of you who joined us for our Applepalooza: Craft Wine, Cider & Beverages Fest last month, your taste buds have already been awakened to the amazing ciders that are made just outside the city. But if you just couldn’t get enough – you’re in luck! All of these cider-makers (and so
Hi Everyone – thanks for coming to Applepalooza on Sunday and entering to win the raffle for the 1 night getaway and the Farm Fresh tours! First prize of the overnight getaway goes to ticket number 016474! Runner prize up goes to ticket number 010355 for two Farm Fresh Tour tickets! Please call 718-398-5766 to redeem your ticket. Thanks again!
The coming of fall in New York State not only means apples and cider, but also harvest festivals! There are so many exciting events and special weekends dedicated to celebrating the fruits and beauty of fall happening all around New York City. Hop on a train or bus for a weekend away and take the whole family for an experience they’ll never forget. Check out some fun festivals below and get out of town! Fall
Autumn (apple season!) in New York State is truly magnificent. The air turns crisp, the leaves catch fire with color, the smells of cinnamon float through the air, and the orchards are brimming with juicy New York apples. There are so many delicious and gorgeous orchards ready for U-Pick adventures all along the Hudson River. We’ve listed some of our favorites below. If you’re super busy this time of year (who isn’t?!), before you start
Here at EscapeMaker, we aim to inspire exploration, education and relaxation via agritourism. We’re constantly searching out scenic spots, farm visits, local eats and more to get all you EscapeMakers out of the city and back to the land. We often put together lists of wineries to visit, trails of farms to check out, must-attend events and festivals, but lately we’ve been receiving requests for specific location guides when chatting it up with all you
Stand in a Sunflower Field! (And More Unique Experiences Near You)
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One of the most special parts about living in New York is the quick access to so many different Northeast regions, famous for their fresh air and utter beauty. Spend the weekend in Central New York, where you can take off on a rare adventure below ground at the Howe Caverns! 156 ft below the earth’s surface, your journey will wind through limestone corridors, cavernous galleries, under massive boulders, until you discover a subterranean riverbed
Plate & Escape: Summer Farmers Market Smoothie Bowl
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Oh, sweet summertime, how we’ve been longing for you! With your bright shining sun, long days and – most importantly – your seasonal produce! Is it just me, or does your diet automatically become healthier come warmer months? I’m just constantly surrounded by fresh ripe berries, bright leafy greens, colorful summer squash, and more. The raw deliciousness is a no-brainer. So while perusing the market this week, I was inspired by an abundance of colorful
Summer is here and we all know what that means: FESTIVAL SEASON! Whether it’s rock music, our nation’s independence or BBQ, there’s always something to celebrate come summertime. Check out a roundup of fests coming up just outside NYC, perfect for a weekend getaway! Bethel Lakeside Summer Concert Series: Pack a snack and a blanket and cozy up on the lawn for weekly Thursday concert series at Kauneonga Lake Gazebo Park in Sullivan County. From
Craft Beer Getaways
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When the weather heats up, nothing cools us down quite like a crisp, chilled, local beer. With a surplus of brewery options these days in and around New York, it’s impossible to pick just one hoppin’ spot to visit. Check out a list of some of our favorite breweries – new and old – below and plan your weekend getaway to hit one, two or ALL of these delicious spots this summer! The Hudson Valley