Dear EscapeMakers -- The fall is all about apples in New York State! What better way to pay tribute to these sweet, juicy jewels than to talk about their delicious characteristics, the endless potential for ways to eat them, and, of course, where you can pick them. Presented in partnership with the New York Apple Association, check out the first in our series of “Apple Spotlights!” Apple variety: "Gala" - A great choice for snacking, Gala is a variety developed in New Zealand. It’s got the mild flavor that “picky eaters” prefer, plus a striking bright yellow-red color that also makes it visually appealing. Officially the second most popular variety in the US now (after Red Delicious). More... APPLE PICKING TOURS Wanna get out of town this Fall EscapeMaker will transport you to the Hudson's Valley's Dutchess County for a Farm Fresh Tour: apple and pumpkin picking, cheese tasting, corn maze explorations and visits with farm animals! The day trip is only 2 hours from NYC! Depending on date, stops include Beacon & Rhinebeck, Fishkill Farms, Meadowbrook Farm, Sprout Creek Farm, Greig Farm, Rose Hill Farms, Mead Orchards & Kesicke Farm. Take Metro-North Railroad from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon OR take a direct bus from Bryant Park! Select weekends NOW through October 28! RESERVE HERE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE APPLE & CIDER RELATED NYC EVENTS! Big Apple Crunch - October 25, 2018 Cider Week NYC - November 2-11, 2018
Dear EscapeMakers — The fall is all about apples in New York State! What better way to pay tribute to these sweet, juicy jewels than to talk about their delicious characteristics, the endless potential for ways to eat them, and, of course, where you can pick them. Presented in partnership with the New York Apple Association, check out the first in our series of “Apple Spotlights!” Apple variety: “Gala” – A great choice for