Three easy fall escapes within a few hours of New York City

Some of us may be headed into fall with a bit of a vacation day deficit. That doesn’t mean you can’t get out of town until the holidays, though. These three getaways are just a few hours from the city so you can head out on Friday evening and still get in a weekend’s worth of relaxation, whether that means hiking in crisp fall weather, exploring a New England college town, or heading to the beach in the off season.
Great Sacandaga Lake, New York
Nestled west of Saratoga Springs