Easy Fall Weekend Getaways in the U.S. & Where to Stay

This bucolic, restorative retreat is set among 58 acres of Connecticut's Litchfield Hills. The 35-room inn—managed by Auberge Collection—is at once charming and elegant, rustic and refined. Guests can explore their surroundings by setting out on nature treks, birding walks and fly-fishing excursions, or begin a full-on self-care reset with the guidance of a health coach, specific spa treatments and East-meets-West healing practices at The Retreat, the world-renowned spa.

A 20-minute drive north from the Mayflower Inn & Spa and sister property to Troutbeck, Belden House & Mews is a three-acre estate with a restored 19th-century mansion and modernist annex, plus the historic Litchfield Firehouse. In its latest incarnation, the Belden House contains 31 guest rooms and suites, as well as a seasonal restaurant, a wellness center with a Wildsmith spa and a Japanese Ofuro tub, a 50-foot pool and a lawn club.

Troutbeck is a historic former writer's retreat turned boutique hotel where travelers come to enjoy farm-to-table cuisine, immersive wellness offerings and bucolic Hudson Valley landscapes. The 250-acre property lends itself to simple relaxation and outdoor activities that cater to both families and couples. There are two tennis courts, a small outdoor pool (open in the summertime) and four trout pools accessible only to guests.

Glenmere Mansion is an opulent retreat on the Hudson with beautifully decorated rooms, a spacious spa and an acclaimed restaurant. Commissioned in 1911 by Gilded Age real estate titan Robert Goelet, the grand folly was designed by Carrère and Hastings (behind the Frick and the New York Public Library), with grounds overseen by the late great Beatrix Farrand.

Opened June 2025, The Six Bells is a passion project from Audrey Gelman, the founder of the cult-favorite Cobble Hill shop. On Main Street in the village of Rosendale—which is just south of Kingston, and less than two hours driving from the city—this historic countryside inn has just 11 unique rooms and a tavern restaurant helmed by chef Molly Levine, who counts Chez Panisse, Carissa's in East Hampton and Troutbeck on her resume.

The Maker is a jewel of a boutique design hotel from the co-founders of Fresh beauty that occupies three restored buildings in the heart of Hudson. From the four signature studios to the custom-designed furniture, every aspect of The Maker celebrates the local creative community. The hotel's common spaces evoke the sultry, shadowed salons of La Belle Époque and 1920s Paris, with glints of Art Deco and industrial flair.

Set amid 380 bucolic acres of rolling hills and forests in historic Lenox, Massachusetts, Miraval Berkshires is a year-round retreat that takes a dynamic, soulful and unrestricted approach to wellness. The program promotes seeking a “life in balance” and discovering moments of personal transformation (big and small), through spa and beauty treatments, yoga and meditation, mindful (but satisfied) eating, immersion in nature through outdoor adventures and passion-driven activities.

The Weston is a stylish property nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont, offering nine beautifully designed rooms, its own regenerative farm and brasserie-inspired restaurant, an artisanal bakery and a small spa and gym. Proximity to ski resorts like Stratton, Killington and Okemo, and colleges like Middlebury and Dartmouth, make The Weston a hideaway to add to your arsenal.

Since its debut in 1993, Twin Farms has appeared in the very top rankings of U.S. boutique hotels—Indagare's most-booked list included. Perhaps it's because the 300-acre estate is a New England retreat fantasy come to life. Once a getaway for writer Sinclair Lewis and his wife, journalist Dorothy Thompson, in the 1930s, the 1795 farmhouse was later reimagined by Thurston and Sharon Twigg-Smith.

The White Elephant has been the longtime favorite for generations of visitors, and is the best option for those who want to combine quintessential New England water views with the convenience of being near town. Timed with the 100th anniversary celebration in 2023, White Elephant unveiled a multi-million dollar restoration and renovation for a light and bright feel.

While the parasols of its nineteenth-century origins have given way to blue and yellow beach umbrellas and cabanas complete with butler service, the Victorian-style Ocean House remains a nostalgic reminder of the past, with all the modern amenities to ensure a five-star experience.

Tucked on a charming street just off of Georgetown's bustling M Street, the Rosewood puts its guests in the heart of one of D.C.'s most appealing neighborhoods. The five-story brick building, which formerly housed the American Trial Lawyers Association, was gutted and glammed up to the tune of $50 million by interior designer Peter Silling. Upon stepping into the marble entrance, visitors are greeted by the jewel-toned restaurant CUT.

A nonstop flight to Knoxville and a few curves down a country road will find you settled in a hilltop rocking chair opposite a gorgeous tumble of rural Appalachia, drinking in rich, fragrant mountain air. This fabled farmstead retreat lures enlightened bons vivants, many of whom return year after year. It feels a bit like a country club and is world-renowned for its culinary program.

Blackberry Mountain is a smaller, more health-focused property with cozy, stylish rooms and villas, a great culinary program and a daily schedule of excellent fitness classes. The Standout: The cottages and treehouses, which offer a truly remote mountain retreat experience with supreme style and modern comforts. Don’t Miss: Working up an appetite—and learning about the flora, fauna and history of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Located on John's Island, along the Kiawah River in South Carolina, The Dunlin sits on 2,000 picturesque acres crossed by nature trails and marshlands. Cottage-style guest suites and white-washed villas evoke a whimsical, nostalgic atmosphere. Terraces and wrap-around porches abound for games and golden hour juleps, best enjoyed after a day of biking, crabbing and paddle-boarding.

Less than a one-hour drive from Charleston, Kiawah Island is home to the Sanctuary, a four-story oceanfront property with sprawling manicured lawns, a white sand beach and five golf courses. The accommodations include 255 guest rooms, villa rentals, private homes and cottages on the golf course. The resort's amenities also include tennis courts, pickleball courts, two pool complexes and abundant activities such as kayaking, biking, archery, fishing and more.

Resembling a country home in feel and friendliness, the Montage is charming in a way that makes guests never want to leave. In the early 1900s, the property was an estate home where Southern belles mingled with New Yorkers on holiday. Now, the 20,000 acres boast mostly untouched forest, along with an award-winning golf course, two hundred homes, thoughtful public spaces with a few restaurants and shops and a fantastic spa.

This hip hotel is a hub for stylish locals and visitors alike. Overlooking Charleston's historic (albeit somewhat charmless) Marion Square, the hotel is housed in the shell of the 1964 L. Mendel Rivers Federal Building, and its stark exterior and slightly off-the-beaten path surroundings stand in contrast to its beautiful mid-century modern interiors. Within two minutes of being inside, visitors will find out why this stylish spot is one of the brightest stars of the Charleston hotel scene.

This hotel exudes Charleston charm. Set in the residential Ansonborough district, within walking distance of the town's best restaurants and shopping, the property allows guests to experience life as refined Southerners do. Each of the 18 rooms is unique in décor but all have hardwood floors, high ceilings and comfortable modern furnishings. The concierge excels at special experiences like sunset sails, walking tours and cooking classes.

Sea Island is a secret Southern oasis on Georgia's Golden Isles, blending timeless Southern charm with exceptional service. This privately owned resort is celebrated for its sense of community, world-class amenities and the flawless hospitality that makes every guest feel like family. With a combination of historic architecture, modern coastal design and sprawling oceanfront vistas, it's a destination that draws visitors back generation after generation.

Renovated in 2023, Hotel Bardo is situated on the old Forsyth Mansion grounds in the heart of Savannah. The pool area is adorable with its summer sorbet color palette—one could spend all afternoon there relaxing and enjoying the scene, sipping on delicious cocktails and indulging in other poolside treats. The hotel has several other amenities including a vibrant restaurant called Saint Bibiana and a clubhouse level bar and parlor, as well as yoga and exercise classes.

Originally opened in 1926 as The Ritz-Carlton Cloister Inn, The Boca Raton is a private club and resort comprising five hotels amid 200 waterfront acres and a half-mile stretch of private beachfront. It became an independent property in July 2021 (after years under the Waldorf Astoria flag).

The Colony Hotel, standing tall and proud, just a stone's throw from Worth Avenue, features a playful, pretty-in-pink lobby (with fabulous de Gournay wallpaper) set in a relaxed atmosphere, allowing guests to feel comfortable yet transported from the moment they check in. Perhaps its most notable asset is Swifty's, the see-and-be-seen poolside restaurant and bar, which offers an exceptional menu that is best enjoyed in the buzzy, semi-secluded pool lounge area.

Twenty minutes north of Miami Beach by car on a beautiful stretch of sandy coastline, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club offers a winning blend of top-notch service and fresh, modern accommodations. The historic 1930s Surf Club welcomed Old Hollywood royalty and world leaders in its heyday. Since the Four Seasons opened here in 2017, the hotel has established itself as one of the region's leading destinations for leisure.

The Vineta is a new boutique project (and the first in the U.S.) from Oetker Hotels (behind Indagare favorites like Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Le Bristol Paris, The Lanesborough, Hotel La Palma, Jumby Bay Island and Eden Rock, St Barths). Situated just two blocks off Worth Avenue, The Vineta revives a landmark hotel, preserving its Mediterranean Revival architecture—and peachy-pink façade—in a full renovation led by an AD 100 designer.

Aspen's most coveted address, The Little Nell offers a front-row seat to the town's famously chic ski scene. That preeminence, of course, is partly because of the slopeside hotel's unbeatable location adjacent to the lift up Aspen Mountain. It is also due to the hotel's subdued, stylish interiors. But the main reason The Little Nell has been Aspen's social hub since opening in 1989 is because of its commitment to superb, attentive service.

The 6,600 acres that surround The Ranch at Rock Creek are pure Big Sky country: soaring mountains, pine forests, rolling meadows and, of course, a river that runs through it all—that also happens to be one of the premier sporting streams in the region. The vast property has been a working ranch since the 1800s, and in 2010 it was reimagined as a soulful and gorgeous interpretation of a Wild West adventure (particularly evident in the Old West history-laden décor).

The owners of the Resort at Paws Up have added The Green O, a special adults-only property, to their 37,000-acre cattle and bison ranch, which doubles as an outdoor playground for their guests. Glass-walled treehouses and cabins are tucked in a gorgeous, secluded forest in western Montana's Blackfoot River Valley—so you can choose between wilderness solitude and thrilling activities.

Hotel Yellowstone is the newcomer to know in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Indagare's Lydia Morey got a first look at the adults-only, 36-suite lodge perched atop the East Gros Ventre Butte, with unobstructed views over the Tetons and the Snake River Valley (just steps from Amangani).

Healdsburg's SingleThread Farm is a culinary destination and boutique inn modeled after the concept of a Japanese ryokan. Hotel guests are not only guaranteed a dinner at the eponymous three-Michelin-starred restaurant, but treated to a bevy of culinary experiences throughout their stay, from an unforgettable breakfast to a foodie's dream of a minibar.

Opened by Auberge Collection, this hip property in Calistoga is surrounded by the best of Napa Valley. Sleek studios and one- and two-bedroom cottage-style suites have warm color palettes and are furnished with outdoor patios, showers, soaking tubs and fire pits. In addition to a spa and a 130-foot pool for adults, the property includes a children's pool and play area, a pet program and pickleball courts.

Shutters on the Beach sports an easy, Vineyard-Nantucket style. The comfortable lobby is the kind of place where you can have a tête-à-tête or, with sand still in your flip-flops, relax with potato chips and a glass of Champagne. The guest rooms and suites feature hardwood floors, Oriental rugs and four-poster beds.

With the Santa Ynez mountains as a backdrop and the Pacific in the foreground, Rosewood Miramar Beach welcomes guests to a front-row seat along the American Riviera. Owner and first-time hotelier Rick Caruso tasked his personal decorator to create the resort's residential feel throughout its 158 garden bungalows and beachfront suites, as well as in its public areas. Out back, two idyllic pools flank the Great Lawn, which leads across railroad tracks to the south-facing beach for lounging, swimming, surfing and kayaking.

Originally part of a Spanish land grant, the 550-acre Ranch is dotted with 38 freestanding cottages. The bliss-inducing grounds, which offer sweeping views from the Santa Ynez foothills to the Pacific Ocean, are full of birdsong and the scents of orange blossoms, rosemary and eucalyptus. Not surprisingly, San Ysidro Ranch has witnessed (discreetly, of course) plenty of romantic encounters, including the marriage of Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, the honeymoon of Jack and Jackie Kennedy and more.

A magical hotel suspended over the Pacific, Post Ranch Inn is bathed in light and mist and rocked to the sound of waves, bees and whales. Those seeking extreme peace and quiet will leave with refreshed souls and reinvigorated bodies.

Designer Jonathan Adler's now classic mid-century interiors wowed when this property opened in 2005. The property and its charming, landscaped grounds and pools still beguile. Once owned by Western movie star Gene Autry, the property stands out as a uniquely captivating retreat (and despite its expansive size, maintains an air of privacy and exclusivity).

The most upscale hotel in the Willamette Valley, the Allison Inn & Spa is a cozy mountain retreat with excellent spa, culinary and wine programs. Located 25 miles southwest of Portland and just over a one-hour drive from the Portland airport, it is set on 35 acres of manicured gardens and vineyards, and there are over 200 wineries that are within a 20-minute drive.

White Elephant Aspen is the newest luxury hotel on the Aspen scene, with sleek and contemporary architecture that immediately distinguishes it from Aspen’s many more historic properties.

Set on 3,500 acres in Utah's Wasatch Mountains, just 30 minutes from Park City and 40 minutes from Salt Lake City, The Lodge at Blue Sky is a modern ranch retreat. It offers a design focus, elevated cuisine and renowned horsemanship and wellness programs. The property is both easy to get to and intimate—with 46 rooms and suites, many of which are flawlessly built into the hillside and covered by native grasses and wildflowers come summer.

Situated amid the sand-hued canyons of southern Utah near the Arizona border, Amangiri's minimalist concrete structures are like a movie set for an American West adventure. This one-of-a-kind statement property has more than 100 acres for hiking, and guests who base themselves here can also take on more challenging trails at Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon. Another appealing option is to spend part of the day at the spa or soak in the memorable surroundings by the U-shaped pool.

Nestled in Sedona's Red Rock Country, this intimate spa resort nourishes mind, body and soul with everything from its world-class spiritual leaders to its body treatments and extensive outdoor adventure offerings. It is a longtime favorite of the Indagare community, including founder Melissa Biggs Bradley.

Yes, the setting—amid 400 acres in Tucson's Sonoran Desert, adjacent to Catalina State Park and just an hour north of Tucson by car—is salubrious. Yes, the food, much of it grown at the garden on-property, is rejuvenating, and you may not want to leave your spacious Retreat Suite. But it's the quality of the specialists and the range of activities that make Miraval Arizona one of America's iconic destination spas.

Founded in 1979, Canyon Ranch Tucson is a pioneer in the wellness-retreat movement and remains one of the most balanced health-and-relaxation getaways in the American Southwest. This all-inclusive, 150-acre wellness retreat in the Santa Catalina Mountains offers a scenic backdrop and extensive facilities to make personal transformation a reality.

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale is a luxurious Sonoran Desert oasis with casita-style rooms, multiple pools and dining with mountain views. Earth-toned interiors blend shades of desert sand, set off by wildflower-like shots of color. Consistently named one of the top golf resorts in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, the Four Seasons is adjacent to the Troon North Golf Club, where resort guests get special privileges.

A legendary retreat with a storied reputation for the healing powers of its natural hot springs, Castle Hot Springs first opened in 1896 and later attracted Hollywood stars and East Coast tycoons in the early 20th century. Even John F. Kennedy came to the resort, which lies 50 miles outside Phoenix, to soak in the mineral waters before he became president. Millions of dollars in reinvestment have transformed the property while allowing it to retain much of its original charm.

Located in the foothills of New Mexico's Sangre de Cristo Mountains, just under ten minutes from downtown Santa Fe, the 317-acre Bishop's Lodge offers an idyllic setting for the perfect getaway. The historic property was first settled in the late 19th century by Santa Fe's first Archbishop, Jean-Baptiste Lamy, and still retains original structures, most notably the chapel at its heart. Ownership has changed hands many times, but in the spring of 2021, after an extensive $75-million renovation, it reopened under Auberge Collection.

Located a stone's throw from the Palace of the Governors, the fifty-eight-room historic Inn of the Anasazi is within walking distance of pretty much every museum, restaurant and boutique Santa Fe has to offer. There are a few lovely, serene common areas, including a library stocked with Southwest-related titles and two cozy drawing rooms. A nice touch is the well-edited original art on display, all created by contemporary Santa Fe artists. The Anasazi Restaurant and Bar is known as being among Santa Fe's best.

Set on a ridgeline and comprising over 57 acres, Santa Fe’s most sumptuous resort is all about space, despite being a boutique property: there are sweeping desert views, especially from the large pool deck; the massive rooms employ minimalist-chic decor; and the property fronts a 1.8-million acre national forest, so hiking trails are literally in your backyard. It also completed a multi-million-dollar renovation in 2024, upping the draw of this property fifteen minutes north of downtown Santa Fe.

A part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, the Commodore Perry Estate brings contemporary glamour and delicate charm—inspired by Spanish Colonial and Italian Renaissance Revival design—to a restored historic estate set on 10 picturesque acres just north of downtown Austin.