Dear EscapeMakers - Over the river and through the woods.... It's early November and you have just enough time for one more pre-holiday getaway just for YOU! Check out this month's guest blog post by Brad Fay of Discover Central NJ for ideas!

Only 1 hour away from New York City, Central Jersey offers some amazing farms, farm-to-table restaurants, breweries, historic sites, recreation areas, cultural destinations and farm stores!

Plus, November 10th starts Central NJ Restaurant Week!

While you explore the region, you'll be able to stock up on homemade pies, turkeys, tasty sides and all the Thanksgiving fixins' right before the big day! And if you're the holiday guests, pick up wines and spirits and gift baskets to bring to your hosts -- like those from Terhune Orchards!

And if you're an early Christmas decorator, November 29th is Black Friday and the opening day of Suydam Farms Christmas tree season! They offer cut your own, pre-cut and a special "Charlie Brown" selection of trees. Visit for wagon rides, hot apple cider and toasting marshmallows to get into the holiday spirit! Hop on over the Hudson River for a quick and affordable getaway!