Hop in your car or on a train, and you can find peak autumn energy a short distance from the city-with gorgeous scenery throughout the Hudson Valley, the Catskills, the Berkshires, the Adirondacks, and even into the quieter corners of Pennsylvania and New England. The properties you see below are so much more than just a place to rest your head.
Though families all over the country are grappling with schoolbooks and uniforms right now, there's still time for one last-hurrah weekend getaway before the school bell rings. It's also the perfect time to start planning an Indian summer trip for September or October, with more availability in hotels, several food festivals happening, and not as many people on the roads.
Kampground of America's 2025 Camping Trends highlights a rise in 'snapcamping'—quick, convenient camping getaways that prioritize flexibility over extensive planning.
