25+ Upstate Ideas for Fall 🍁

Cozy Hotels, Outdoor Festivals/Markets, Hiking, Climbing, Biking, Art & More

With September in full swing, I’ve been taking every opportunity to get outside, hike, and enjoy the (almost) autumn air. Leaves have already started changing here in the Catskills, and while I’m not exactly ready to unpack my sweaters for their six month marathon, it’s definitely feeling like time to inch toward all things autumn.

If you’ve never been Upstate during fall, you’re missing out. Albeit the quickest season, it’s easily the most beautiful. By the first week of October, fall foliage in the Catskills is absolutely gorgeous – meaning now is the perfect time to get ahead and start planning a city escape.

Whether you’re looking for a weekend-long backpacking trip in the Northern Catskills, bustling festivals in the Hudson Valley, hikes through the Gunks, or just a day out of the city, we’ve compiled a pretty extensive list of getaways just for you.

On occasion, when we share these lists that take a very long to compile, or share exclusive promos, we ask that you become a paying Escape Club member. For $8/month, or $80 annually, membership pays for itself the moment you book something. Your paid subscription also supports our small, female-owned and female-run business. We couldn’t do this without you! As always, 1% goes to the planet. 🌍

If not, there’s loads of free content on Escape Club too; find the next free newsletter this Friday with a few real estate listings and Upstate travel ideas.

Enjoy, and thanks for being here,
-Erin + the EB team, Hannah and Katrina