Autumn travel destinations in New York and New Jersey

Dutchess County, New York, offers various autumn activities including viewing fall foliage from the Walkway Over the Hudson, a 1.26-mile pedestrian bridge in Poughkeepsie. The region is home to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, where visitors can participate in cooking workshops and dine at student-led restaurants.

Local attractions in Dutchess County also include apple picking and harvest festivals at various orchards, such as Barton Orchards and Fishkill Farms. For relaxation, the Mirbeau Inn and Spa in Beacon provides wellness services.

In Somerset County, New Jersey, Pendry Natirar provides a countryside retreat on a 500-acre estate. The location features walking paths, Spa Pendry—which offers treatments using Wildsmith Skin products—and the Ninety Acres restaurant, which utilizes seasonal produce grown on the estate.