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Where to Get Away This Fall
(and What to Bring)

Fall—in all its season-shifting, crowd-dwindling splendor—is when some of our favorite escapes come alive. Whether you’re looking to kick back beachside, peep some leaves, or dust off the ole passport because it’s been a minute, these three long-weekend getaways are a) easy to get to, b) require little more than a few days to indulge in fully, and c) are guaranteed to scratch the where-to-next itch.

For many, it’s not really fall until you’ve plucked an apple from an (organic, family-run) orchard. Or bellied up to a moody bar while the piano man keys through your favorite song. Welcome to the Hudson Valley—where this time of year, the foliage is spectacular, the vibes are strong, and the small-town charm is downright palpable. So stay awhile: This upstate escape two-ish hours from Manhattan is a whole autumn mood.

  1. STAY

    The Maker, Hudson The Maker, Hudson
    The Maker, Hudson

    The rooms are plush, the bar is cozy, and the handcrafted cocktails are damn good.

    BOOK A ROOM

  2. EAT

    Lunch Nightly, Kingston Lunch Nightly, Kingston
    Lunch Nightly, Kingston

    Go for the best shrimp cocktail ever and margaritas that taste like pink lemonade.

    BROWSE THE MENU

  3. SIP

    Early Terrible, Woodstock Early Terrible, Woodstock
    Early Terrible, Woodstock

    Like a bar straight out of Brooklyn, pretty little outdoor patio and all.

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  1. DO

    Rose Hill Farm Apple Picking, Red Hook
    Rose Hill Farm Apple Picking, Red Hook

    Hang around for food trucks and live music afterward.

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  2. SHOP

    Narnia Vintage, Woodstock
    Narnia Vintage, Woodstock

    The shop itself is super cute and Woodstock-y—plus, there’s an entire wall of crystals.

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Tucking into chiles en nogada, sipping ponche, wandering through the candlelit cementerios during Día de Los Muertos—the magic of Mexico City goes into overdrive come autumn. Plus, mezcal just tastes better when it’s not too hot out, the crowds do, in fact, finally die down, and anything you want to do—from hyper-hipster bars in Roma Norte to reservations in Polanco to the treasure-trove that is Coyoacán—is totally doable.

Find more inspiration in our Mexico City Guide.

  1. STAY

    Ignacia Guest House Ignacia Guest House
    Ignacia Guest House

    The dreamy garden is ideal for unwinding after a day of getting lost on foot.

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  2. EAT

    Pujol Pujol
    Pujol

    The move here is the taco omakase.

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  3. SIP

    Cafe de Nadie Cafe de Nadie
    Cafe de Nadie

    A listening bar in the heart of Roma Norte that can best be described as vibe-y.

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do

  1. Museo Frida Kahlo (La Casa Azul)
    Museo Frida Kahlo (La Casa Azul)

    Hang on to your tickets—they’ll get you into Diego Rivera’s Anahuacalli Museo, too.

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  2. Casa Barragán
    Casa Barragán

    The late modernist architect Luis Barragán’s color-happy home aims to inspire.

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No lines. No swarming beaches. No competing for PCH-side parking. This time of year is, in our humble opinion, one of the best times to hunker down in Malibu for a long weekend. More specifically, Nobu Ryokan is the one place where you can go from walking the coastline to taking a dip in a private outdoor soaking tub to tucking into Nobu toro rolls—without leaving the property.

For more recs, check out our Malibu Guide.

  1. STAY

    Nobu Ryokan Nobu Ryokan
    Nobu Ryokan

    Expect sixteen beautifully minimalist rooms with killer Carbon Beach views.

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  2. EAT

    Nobu Ryokan room service Nobu Ryokan room service
    Nobu Ryokan room service

    That’s right, Nobu sushi in the comfort of your hotel bathrobe.

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  3. SIP

    Little Beach House Little Beach House
    Little Beach House

    Picantes at sunset—that is all.

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Do

  1. Los Leones Trail
    Los Leones Trail Hike

    Go early and take in the sweeping bay views from up top.

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  2. zuma beach
    zuma beach

    Hit the sand, catch the surf, drink up that vitamin D—do you.

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