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

Mayflower Inn & Spa celebrates its surrounding landscape, Connecticut’s heritage and its guests’ comfort in equal parts.

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 1959 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 spa by Wildsmith and a Japanese Ofuro tub, an outdoor 50-foot pool and a lawn club.

​Stretched along​ the​ ​borders of ​Connecticut and Massachusetts​, the scenic Hudson Valley has been home to humanists and artists for centuries, including Troutbeck’s one-time owner, the poet-naturalist Myron Benton. A peer of Emerson and Thoreau, Benton was born and raised in Amenia and lived on this estate in the late 19th century. Today, his former manor house-turned-hotel offers a countryside escape that is easily reached from New York by a two-hour train or car ride for travelers looking to trade the urban bustle for some rural relaxation.

The 37 guest rooms and suites are spread between the Manor House (built in 1919), Benton House (formerly the Century House, with 13 newly renovated guest rooms and suites by Champalimaud Design, each with private outdoor space), Benton Cottage and Garden House. All feature modern and simple décor, including Frette linens, Wildsmith products and heated floors in the bathrooms. Everything about the interiors match the calming exteriors—cozy fireplaces surrounded by plush couches and armchairs, books lining the walls next to art pieces that held special motifs to the hotel’s history and a sun room where you can enjoy breakfast or lunch. The hotel’s restaurant draws visitors and locals alike for its farm-to-table fare, which is directly sourced from small farms in the neighboring valley. On Monday nights the chef holds a Pasta Night, serving delicious creations with a wine-pairing.

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. Near the tennis courts are “The Barns,” which offer a range of wellness services and amenities—treatment rooms, changing rooms and saunas, as well as a gym and a 1,250-square-foot space basking in natural light for yoga and Pilates studio classes. The surrounding area has multiple biking and hiking trails, ​and the property can arrange guided fishing excursions, river rafting trips, horseback riding and skiing in the winter. Troutbeck also offers access to the nearby towns of Millbrook and Salisbury, but other notable sites—including the open-air museum and sculpture park at Storm King Art Center—are located more than an hour away, so a car is recommended for further exploration.

Opulent but incredibly tasteful, Glenmere Mansion is a favorite romantic retreat on the western side of the Hudson thanks to its beautifully decorated rooms, spacious spa and acclaimed restaurant.

Opened June 2025, The Six Bells is a passion project from Audrey Gelman, the founder of the cult-favorite Cobble Hill shop by the same name (and previously of The Wing). Happily perched 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.

Art- and design-lovers traveling to Hudson, New York should not miss a visit to The Maker, a jewel of a boutique hotel from the co-founders of Fresh beauty, which occupies three beautifully restored buildings in the heart of Hudson.

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 like painting, dance, golf, equine therapy, gardening and cooking.

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 (coming soon) and a small spa and gym. This countryside gem is a passion project from the Sharp family—the hospitality royalty behind such properties as the Carlyle, Gramercy Park Hotel and Beverly Wilshire. 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 in any season.

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 with the help of designer Jed Johnson and architect Alan Wanzenberg. Today, the main lodge and stand-alone cottages have Moroccan, alpine, art studio or other themes that epitomize the Twin Farms aesthetic, character and charm.

The White Elephant, welcoming visitors to Nantucket for more than a century, has several accommodation options to choose from. The original Harborside hotel has 54 rooms, most with views of the bobbing boats docked in the harbor. Most will say a renovation was needed and timed with the 100th anniversary celebration in 2023, White Elephant unveiled a multi-million dollar restoration and renovation of all rooms and cottages for a light and bright feel, with contemporary, Nantucket-inspired artwork. Rooms come with king-size beds and ultra-soft linens and bathrobes. The larger suites have French doors and plush furnishings, many featuring gas-lit fireplaces and private porches with lovely views.

There are also one-, two- and three-bedroom cottages, some with kitchenettes, that work well for families and friends traveling together. Each of the 11 cottages take inspiration from local flora like Honeysuckle and Snapdragon.

At the spa, treatments include a detoxifying salt polish and an organic algae wrap, and there is a small but sufficient exercise facility. The onsite restaurant, Brant Point Grill, is a popular spot for dinner or drinks.

Lounge furniture from Arhaus is scattered around the well-manicured property, encouraging guests to make time to read or nap on a bright blue lounger overlooking the harbor. There are a few complimentary modes of transportation: a shuttle service for within a mile of the property; branded bikes with baskets for cycling into town; or—if available—guests can sign out one of the sleek BMWs to take a longer drive for an hour or two. 

Families love the pool (for adults only from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.) which is located at the Inn, two minutes walk from the main harborside hotel. On busy days, consider reserving a cabana. At the inn, there is another fitness center and 20 room options. There are also two downtown lofts plus one-, two- and three-bedroom residences for larger family gatherings.

Considering the hotel’s proximity to town, guests are unlikely to spend a lot of time indoors, but after a busy day spent exploring the lively island and beaches, returning to the calm of the White Elephant feels heavenly.

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.

The intimate Rosewood Washington, D.C. delivers scrumptious accommodations and high-touch service.

This fabled farmstead retreat lures enlightened bons vivants, many of whom return year after year.

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

The Sanctuary is a four story oceanfront mansion with sprawling manicured lawns, a white sand beach and five golf courses.

Resembling a country home in feel and friendliness, the Montage is charming in a way that makes guests never want to leave. Read Indagare's review.

This hip hotel is a hub for stylish locals and visitors alike and sets itself apart as a design star.

This hotel exudes Charleston charm. Set in the residential Ansonborough district, within walking distance of the town’s best restaurants, sights 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 arranging special experiences like sunset sails, walking tours and cooking classes.

Sea Island is one of the top resorts in the country. Despite its modern upgrades, the property’s charming air of old-school elegance remains.

Renovated in 2023, Hotel Bardo is situated on the old Forsyth Mansion grounds in the heart of Savannah.

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, just one block from the beach on Hammon Avenue is a centrally located, easy-going and stylish option on the island.

Miami's stunning Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club offers the perfect blend of top-notch service and sumptuous accommodations.

Aspen’s most coveted address, The Little Nell offers a front-row seat to the town’s famously chic ski scene.

Located on 6,600 acres, the lavish Ranch at Rock Creek in Philipsburg, Montana is a gorgeous interpretation of a Wild West adventure.

The owners of Paw's Up Resort have added this adults-only outdoor playground to their 37,000-acre cattle and bison ranch—complete with treehouses.

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 hotel is a boutique inn with a three-Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant that is inspired by Japanese ryokans.

Opened by Auberge Resorts (also known for Napa’s Stanly Ranch and Auberge du Soleil, this hip property in Calistoga is surrounded by the best of Napa Valley. Sleek studios and one- and two- bedroom suites have warm color palettes and are furnished with outdoor patios. 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, bocce courts, and complimentary one-speed bikes for every room. The property’s breezy, farm-fresh Solbar is a destination restaurant in itself. For a more casual dining experience, there is the poolside restaurant Picobar serving Mexican cuisine.

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.

A discreet location famous for romantic encounters, San Ysidro Ranch epitomizes the idea of the American Riviera.

A magical hotel is 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.

Still funky after all these years, the Parker’s Jonathan Adler-pated 1960s décor remains the draw to this shrine of hotel design.

The most upscale hotel in the Willamette Valley, the Allison Inn & Spa is a cozy mountain retreat with excellent spa, culinary and wine programs.

Set on 3,500 acres in Utah, the Lodge at Blue Sky is a contemporary ranch with renowned horsemanship and wellness programs.

Surrounded by one hundred acres of sand-hued canyons, Amangiri is a perfect place for a weekend of hiking, spa treatments and relaxation in southern Utah.

Mii amo is an intimate spa that nourishes mind, body and soul with spiritual healers as well as hiking and facials.

Miraval is an iconic destination spa in Tucson that's both easygoing and fun.

Canyon Ranch Tucson is an ideal spa destination for a relaxing health- and beauty-focused getaway.

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale is a luxurious Sonoran Desert oasis with casita-style rooms, multiple pools and dining with mountain views.

This retreat, which has attracted Hollywood stars and East Coast tycoons for decades, is known for the healing powers of its natural hot springs.

Bishop’s Lodge is a beautiful property located just outside of Santa Fe with a rich history and a wonderful sense of place.

Located a stone’s throw from the Palace of the Governors, the fifty-eight-room Anasazi is within walking distance of pretty much every museum, restaurant and boutique the city has to offer. This enviable location, however, also means that the three-story pueblo-style hotel occupies a long sliver of real estate tightly framed by neighboring buildings, so views are nonexistent. The rooms themselves, however, are designed with such style and care for detail that guests don’t seem to mind.

The Inn opened in 1990, but when Rosewood took over the management in 2005 and then again in 2014, the company invested serious money to update and renovate interiors. The inspiration is the Southwest, as can be seen in the Navajo-pattern carpets and throws, comfy chaises covered in cowhide, wrought-iron furniture and intricately carved wooden doors. Every guest room has a kiva fireplace (gas, however, not wood-burning) and a spacious bathroom. There are a few lovely, serene common areas, including a library stocked with Southwest-related titles and two cozy drawing rooms, where guests can have tea and escape the bustle outside. A nice touch is the well-edited original art on display, all created by contemporary Santa Fe artists.

The Inn of the Anasazi is run by Rosewood, and consistently receives the best marks for service in Santa Fe; it does feel a touch more formal, and professional, than such properties as the Inn of the Five Graces and the Inn on the Alameda. 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.

Each of the sixty-five guest rooms (called casitas), all housed in two-story buildings scattered on a hillside, were meticulously redesigned by Langlois Design, a boutique firm focused on sustainability. While the resort’s Southwestern roots are preserved, each casita, including the nine one-bedroom suites, has a modern aesthetic and is outfitted with unique, hand-selected accessories and artwork. Casitas on the lower floors have an outdoor patio with a fireplace, which can be lit by staff almost any night during the year. The rooms and suites on the upper floors have more expansive views and sizable terraces, as well as wood-burning fireplaces. Unlike many properties in town, the décor here shies away from the somewhat expected Santa Fe style, embracing a more understated sensibility. Loving details including soft throws and blankets, the wood-burning kiva-style fireplaces and original art, which adds color to each casita and imbues a sense of warmth. As you’d expect at a Four Seasons property, the high-tech features are seamlessly integrated: heated bathrooms floors, flat-screen televisions and docking stations. And nearly everything in the minibar (included in the room rate except for alcoholic beverages) is locally sourced, which imparts a nice sense of place.

Executive Chef Gregory Joseph joined Rancho Encantado in early 2025 to oversee all culinary operations at the resort. With over 25 years of experience, he refreshed the seasonal menus at Terra, the signature restaurant, using locally sourced produce and meats and regionally inspired flavors. Guests can also dine poolside as well as the Bar, which pays homage to the resort’s founder and legendary cowgirl, Betty Egan, who purchased the ranch and transformed it into a hotel in 1968. Guests can also opt to dine in the privacy of their casita without compromising on quality.

The luxury of space is also striking around the common spaces, which include an elevated pool area, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a movement studio for yoga and a massive outdoor fire pit off the Lounge Terrace, where a nightly ritual involves s’mores making and stargazing. The Spa at Rancho Encantado, which uses products from Elemis and Unzented, is an appealing destination even for locals and guests from other properties. For a place like Santa Fe, which has long been renowned as a center for the healing arts and alternative medicine, the small number of high-end spas is surprising. With its well-conceived layout, including steam rooms, soaking pools, infrared saunas and a gorgeous circular relaxation room, the Spa at Rancho Encantado is the kind of place where you want to spend serious time (and the therapists and treatments are top-notch).

The exceptional Adventure Center at the resort can organize a plethora of activities as well. As an all season resort, there is skiing and hiking in the winter months, and during the rest of the year, guests can try everything from golf at the nearby Las Campanos Club (which was also renovated in 2024), guided hikes and bike tours (along with gourmet picnic lunches), hot air balloon rides and even a beekeeping experience with the property’s own beehives. For its guests, the Rancho Encantado has a fleet of Mercedes that can be used free of charge for the half-day or day, facilitating day trips to nearby sites including Bandelier Park, Ghost Ranch and Georgia O’Keeffe’s Abiquiu Studio.

Lake Austin Spa is a gorgeous and intimate destination spa on the shores of Lake Austin with a relaxed vibe.

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.