What’s that we hear? It must be the collective sigh of relief that the kids are back in school and the amazing autumn season is upon us. Sure, we all miss summer, but now that the leaves are changing, the air is crisp — and the crowds are mostly gone — it’s an ideal time to hit the road. We’ve outlined seven one-of-a-kind getaways: Stay on a working farm, shack up at a funky Catskills motel where you can stay in the “Genie’s Bottle” or the “Noir Boudoir” room, or head to a chic boutique hotel with an impressive art collection. If a traditional country B&B or historic inn is more your style, we’ve got those, too. And not only do all these accommodations sit smack dab in the middle of gorgeous countryside, but they’re all surrounded by dozens of interesting historic, cultural, or just-plain-fun activities. So go ahead, fill the car, pack a bag, and get going — one of these getaways is sure to make your fall extra fabulous.
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Hudson Valley Fall Getaways and Vacations 2011: Kinderhook Farm, Valatie, NY
Go on a Hudson Valley vacation at Kinderhook Farm in Valatie, NY
By Shannon Gallagher
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Hudson Valley Fall Getaways and Vacations 2011: The Cottage at Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY
Go on a Hudson Valley vacation at the Cottage at Sprout Creek Farm in Poughkeepsie, NY
By Shannon Gallagher
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Hudson Valley Fall Getaways and Vacations 2011: Waterstone Inn, Greenwood Lake, NY
Go on a Hudson Valley vacation at the Waterstone Inn in Greenwood Lake, NY
By Melissa Esposito
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Hudson Valley Fall Getaways and Vacations 2011: The Inn at Aurora, Aurora, NY
Go on a Hudson Valley vacation at the Inns at Aurora in Aurora, NY
By David Levine
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Hudson Valley Fall Getaways and Vacations 2011: The Roxbury Motel, Roxbury, NY
Go on a Hudson Valley vacation at the Roxbury Motel in Roxbury, NY
By Polly Sparling
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Hudson Valley Fall Getaways and Vacations 2011: The Lamplight Inn, Lake Luzerne Near Lake George, NY
Go on a Hudson Valley vacation at the Lamplight Inn at Lake Luzerne (near Lake George), NY
By David Levine
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