Dear EscapeMakers -- Surrounded by the beauty of the Hudson Valley, Westchester County offers a bounty of activities this fall for your next adventure. Captain Lawrence Brewery is home to an incredible selection of locally produced beers. Take a Brewery tour and learn about the brewing process from start to finish. Tours are offered on Saturdays & Sundays and end with a delicious sampling of beer that has not been poured in the beer hall yet. (Car-less travelers: Take Metro-North to the Peeksill station where cabs wait to meet each train. The Brewery is a 5-min. cab ride away). Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture is the perfect place to visit during the fall season. Take a tour, explore the farm and get a closer look at the animals being raised and the vegetables being grown on the farm. (Car-less travelers: Metro-North offers a travel package to Stone Barns with Zipcar! ). Be prepared to be scared! Horseman's Hollow returns to Sleepy Hollow for highly entertaining haunted mayhem this October. Enjoy Sleepy Hollow's premier haunted attraction in the heart of the village. Tickets sell out, so get yours now! (Car-less travelers: Take Metro-North to the Tarrytown station where cabs wait to meet each train. The cab ride to Philipsburg Manor, home of Horsesman's Hollow, is approximately 5 min.). 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. Captain Lawrence Brewery is home to an incredible selection of locally produced beers. Take a Brewery tour and learn about the brewing process from start to finish. Tours are offered on Saturdays & Sundays and end with a delicious sampling of beer that has not been poured in the beer hall
Dear EscapeMakers -- Apple season is under way! From the Greater Niagara Region to the Finger Lakes to the Hudson Valley to Long Island, apple picking and fall festivals make great family day trips or romantic weekend getaways! Get info on pick-your-own orchards in New York State to explore on your own! 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! Before you go, download a variety guide from the New York Apple Association: And don't forget, Cider Week NYC is 10/20-10/29 and New York State apple farmers and cider makers are counting on your support! Cider Week celebrates craft cider by increasing its presence in top bars restaurants and retail shops across New York City through cider-centric tastings, dinners, classes and more! Visit EscapeMaker at the Union Square Greenmarket on 10/20 for info on apple agritourism! EscapeMaker.com 172 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217 Feel free to send us feedback! Privacy Policy & Disclaimer Follow EscapeMaker.com on:
Dear EscapeMakers — Apple season is under way! From the Greater Niagara Region to the Finger Lakes to the Hudson Valley to Long Island, apple picking and fall festivals make great family day trips or romantic weekend getaways! Get info on pick-your-own orchards in New York State to explore on your own! Of course, you can always visit farmers markets in New York State and at Greenmarkets across NYC to stock up on your favorite variety
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 -- Stop at a local farm, meet the farmers, tour the crop fields, and visit with the animals. On Open Farm Days, August 12th & 13th, participating farms in Tompkins County will be opening their doors (and barns, and pastures, and more) just for you! Experience life on a local farm and learn about how your food is grown and the people in the community who help bring the farm to your fork! Bring the family for guided tours, samples and products for sale, and enjoy the gorgeous rural scenery along the way! Open Farm Days Lodging Offers Open Farm Deal at Hotel Ithaca - $179/night Details Open Farm Deal at Super 8 Ithaca - $135/night Details Open Farm Deal at the Statler Hotel - SPECIAL! Details Want to see more of Ithaca? Download their travel guide! A small, portable guide full of must-see waterfalls, can't miss activities, and stories about Ithaca and Tompkins County. And check out more Ithaca Events here!
Dear EscapeMakers — Stop at a local farm, meet the farmers, tour the crop fields, and visit with the animals. On Open Farm Days, August 12th & 13th, participating farms in Tompkins County will be opening their doors (and barns, and pastures, and more) just for you! Experience life on a local farm and learn about how your food is grown and the people in the community who help bring the farm to your fork!
Dear EscapeMakers -- The perfect Summer food and beverage getaways await you off Amtrak's Empire Service route! Plus, SAVE15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! RIB FESTIVAL - 7/28-7/30. Head to the Buffalo Rib Fest, a 3-day food & music festival featuring award-winning NY State rib vendors, cold beer and live music. More on lodging. STOP: Empire Service to Buffalo + walk (10 min.). THE GREAT AMERICAN IRISH FESTIVAL - 7/28-7/30. Tap into your heritage and get ready to dance with 3 days of traditional music, bag pipes, beer, food and dance workshops at this festival, just outside of Utica. More on lodging. STOP: Empire Service to Utica + cab (15 min.). SANGRIA FESTIVAL - 8/12. Spend the day at Hudson-Chatham Winery in Ghent, NY for the Sangria Festival! Enjoy unique and fruity sangria, local food trucks, tarot card readings, henna tattoos and more all day long. More on lodging. STOP: Empire Service to Hudson + car rental at station (20 min.). EXPLORE COOPERSTOWN PACKAGES - Whether you're looking for a quaint B&B or a luxurious resort for your overnight stay, Cooperstown in Central New York has it all! The Bayside Inn & Marina offers vacation packages fit for foodies, craft beer drinkers, history buffs, nature lovers, sports fans and more. Plan your visit around the Farmer's Museum and experience life on a farm and visit their Women's Rights exhibit! STOP: Empire Service to Albany + rental car at the station (75 min.). TRANQUILITY & BREWS - Plan your escape to Central New York for a uniquely upscale, private, waterside B&B stay at the Inn by the Mill, whose 1835 stone grist mill that was once part of the Underground Railroad. Enjoy the tranquility of cascading waterfalls and extensive gardens and get out and explore the region's vast Brew Central
Dear EscapeMakers — The perfect Summer food and beverage getaways await you off Amtrak’s Empire Service route! Plus, SAVE15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! RIB FESTIVAL – 7/28-7/30. Head to the Buffalo Rib Fest, a 3-day food & music festival featuring award-winning NY State rib vendors, cold beer and live music. More on lodging. STOP: Empire Service to Buffalo + walk (10 min.). THE GREAT AMERICAN IRISH FESTIVAL – 7/28-7/30. Tap into your
Dear EscapeMakers -- Dutchess County offers 800 square miles of breathtaking vistas; fascinating historic and cultural sites; family-friendly activities; artisanal food and wine offerings; and colorful fairs and festivals. Dutchess Dragon Boat Race & Festival July 22: Hudson River Rowing Association dock, Poughkeepsie An extraordinary day of exhilarating dragon boat races, good food, music, games, and fun along the Hudson River. Harlem Valley Rail Ride July 30: Harlem Valley Rail Trail, Millerton Horse & dairy farms, abandoned rail tracks, a bicycle - and YOU, on the summer's most beautiful ride. Festival finale. 15th Bard SummerScape Now Through August 20: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson 7 weeks of music, opera, theater, dance, film & cabaret performances keyed to the life & times of composer Fryderyk Chopin.
Dear EscapeMakers — Dutchess County offers 800 square miles of breathtaking vistas; fascinating historic and cultural sites; family-friendly activities; artisanal food and wine offerings; and colorful fairs and festivals. Dutchess Dragon Boat Race & Festival July 22: Hudson River Rowing Association dock, Poughkeepsie An extraordinary day of exhilarating dragon boat races, good food, music, games, and fun along the Hudson River. Harlem Valley Rail Ride July 30: Harlem Valley Rail Trail, Millerton Horse & dairy
Dear EscapeMakers -- The perfect Summer food and beverage getaways await you off Amtrak's Adirondack route! Plus, SAVE15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! CELEBRATE JULY 4TH AT TICONDEROGA A town-wide celebration! For five days, interact with local food vendors and farmers selling local goods, a parade, live music, and of course, fireworks! Click here for area lodging options. STOP: Ticonderoga + cab (5 mins.). ILOVEBBQ FEST - 7/7-7/9 - This famous competition draws competitors from across the country and is rated one of the top 10 BBQ fests. There's also a freestyle motocross stunt show, live music and lots of games, vendors and activities. More on lodging and packages. STOP: Lake Placid (Westport, NY) + connecting thru-way bus (45 mins.). 10TH ANNUAL PIGOUT - 7/15 - One of the most loved events in the Capital Region, the Troy Pig Out is a full day of fun where culinary competitors duke it out for best BBQ, and people flock to Riverfront park to taste some of the area's best food. More on lodging. STOP: Rensselaer + cab (5 mins.). CHIP FESTIVAL - 7/16 - Prepare your taste buds for a legendary experience. Salty? Spicy? Cheesy? Potato? Corn? Thick-cut? Razor-thin? No matter how you slice or flavor them, people love chips. Check out the 2nd Annual Chip Festival in the birthplace of the potato chip: Saratoga Springs, NY! More on lodging and packages. STOP: Saratogas Springs + cab (5 mins.) or walk. EXPLORE KINGSTON DEAL - If you love RevWar or maritime history, Kingston is a dream of a walking town! Book the $169 mid-week special at the historic Rondout Inn or get 1 night free when you stay 3 nights. Also Smorgasburg returns to the Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, NY 7/15-16 & 8/19-20 featuring some of the Hudson Valley and a few
Dear EscapeMakers — The perfect Summer food and beverage getaways await you off Amtrak’s Adirondack route! Plus, SAVE15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! CELEBRATE JULY 4TH AT TICONDEROGA A town-wide celebration! For five days, interact with local food vendors and farmers selling local goods, a parade, live music, and of course, fireworks! Click here for area lodging options. STOP: Ticonderoga + cab (5 mins.). ILOVEBBQ FEST – 7/7-7/9 – This famous competition draws competitors
Dear EscapeMakers -- In Central New York, take your pick from eight quaint counties that each offer amenities and activities worth experiencing. You deserve to treat yourself, and there's no better place to do it than in the heart of New York State. Savor tasty flavors from one-of-a-kind restaurants, wineries and breweries. After enjoying some of CNY's tastiest cuisine, consider tapping into Brew Central, America's Craft Brew Destination. A great brewing tradition and current quality put CNY at the forefront of beer, spirits, hard cider and wine in NY. Have a taste, take a tour or follow a beverage trail - the choice is yours! Brew, food, arts, crafts - explore the many fests and events that are sure to make great memories on your next trip.Restaurants in the region know that eating fresh is important, so they use dozens of nearby producers to craft unique plates served up fresh so you can enjoy that farm-to-table experience. The best ingredients come from CNY's very own backyard. Upcoming Events: July 1st Park After Dark Ghost Tours The Casper Cops tour you through a Haunted Amusement Park with a brief walk and talk about the legends and "who still roams the park." July 8th Little Falls Cheese Festival Enjoy booth after booth of delicious, intriguing and savory New York state artisan and farmstead cheeses and related gourmet products. July 14th-16th July Fest & Jazz Fest A colorful festival of visual and performing arts includes artists and craftsmen from throughout the United States - also featuring a multi-day jazz fest. July 22nd Annual Greene Arts & Crafts Festival More than 200 quality artisans exhibit their arts & crafts on the streets of Greene. Choose from an assortment of food offered by Greene area restaurants and local non-profit groups. August 8th Chenango County Fair A
Dear EscapeMakers — In Central New York, take your pick from eight quaint counties that each offer amenities and activities worth experiencing. You deserve to treat yourself, and there’s no better place to do it than in the heart of New York State. Savor tasty flavors from one-of-a-kind restaurants, wineries and breweries. After enjoying some of CNY’s tastiest cuisine, consider tapping into Brew Central, America’s Craft Brew Destination. A great brewing tradition and current quality put
Ithaca, New York is in Full Bloom. Indeed, Spring has sprung, and in Ithaca that means the greenery isn't the only thing that comes to life. April marks the reopening of their nationally acclaimed Ithaca Farmers Market at Steamboat Landing, where you can literally kayak, paddleboard or boat up to shore. If you’re not the nautical type, bike or run to this community hub of art, food, wine and cider tasting, with live music and dancing on the Cayuga Lake Waterfront. Explore the Cornell Botanic Gardens, an area of great natural beauty and serenity - an extended living museum with a mature botanical garden and arboretum that spans for miles and miles along the edges of many of the gorges and waterfalls that make Ithaca so breathtaking this time of year. See what else is cropping up in Ithaca this Spring, including local culinary delights, seasonal farm openings and activities, and special travel packages that invite you to enjoy in the perfection that comes along with this time of year. Spring Love Yourself Package at Rasa Spa - $225 Details Cayuga Lake Wine & Herb Festival April 28-30 & May 5-7 Details Good Life Farm Asparaganza May 27 Details Want to see more of Ithaca? Download their travel guide! A small, portable guide full of must-see waterfalls, can't miss activities, and stories about Ithaca and Tompkins County. And check out more Ithaca Events here!
Ithaca, New York is in Full Bloom. Indeed, Spring has sprung, and in Ithaca that means the greenery isn’t the only thing that comes to life. April marks the reopening of their nationally acclaimed Ithaca Farmers Market at Steamboat Landing, where you can literally kayak, paddleboard or boat up to shore. If you’re not the nautical type, bike or run to this community hub of art, food, wine and cider tasting, with live music and
