MISSION POINT
MACKINAC ISLAND, MICH.
While summer is commonly thought of as
Mackinac Island’s prime season, visitors are
encouraged to take a fall trip to experience
a different side of the island; this is the time
when they’ll find the best seats on ferries,
prime lakeside restaurant tables, deserted
hiking trails and bargain hotel rates. Set
on 18 acres of lakefront property where
Lake Huron meets Lake Michigan lies the
seasonal Mission Point, which remains open
just long enough for visitors to enjoy the
beautiful, charming fall season. Thanks to
the insulating effects of the Great Lakes, the
leaves start changing in late September and
continue to turn colors into late October,
making the backdrop even more pictur-
esque. Take advantage of the “Fall Foliage,
Food and Wine” package, which includes
half-day bike rentals and a private horse and
carriage ride, along with delicious meals at
Mission Point.
GRACE MAYFLOWER
INN AND SPA
WASHINGTON, CONN.
Grace Mayflower Inn and Spa is an exquisite
country retreat nestled in 58 acres of beau-
tifully landscaped gardens and woodland,
making it one of the best places in the
Northeast to be truly immersed in fall foli-
age. Guests can cozy up by the fireplace or
relax in the spa’s Garden Room while enjoy-
ing picturesque views of the changing col-
ors. For those who want even more, guests
can take a walk through the woodlands sur-
rounding the property and experience a true
fall foliage escape.
MOUNTAIN TREK
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Offering beautiful alpine meadows and
stunning views over Kootenay Lake,
Mountain Trek is the perfect place to recu-
perate from the summer and recommit to
health among the great outdoors. Autumn
in British Columbia lends itself to outstand-
ing views of fall foliage, as the trees become
tinged with vibrant shades of red, orange
and gold set against a backdrop of mountain
peaks. Dedicated to creating long-lasting
lifestyle changes, Mountain Trek offers
health and wellness programs, including
daily Nordic fitness trekking, yoga, fitness
hikes, health lectures, and spa treatments.
SAGAMORE PENDRY BALTIMORE BALTIMORE, MD.
This fall, guests of Sagamore Pendry Baltimore can enjoy a taste of the city, one of the birthplaces
of Rye whiskey, by booking The Sagamore Experience package for private tours of the award-win-
ning Sagamore Spirit Distillery. Guests can top off their experience in style with a helicopter tour
of the area courtesy of Charm City Helicopters, which offers the best aerial views of Baltimore’s
Route 83, including Baltimore’s beautiful fall foliage, and a flyover of Sagamore Farm and spring
house, the birthplace of Sagamore Whiskey. The Sagamore Experience includes accommodations
in a harbor view guest room, water taxi transportation, Sagamore Spirit distillery tour and a $50
daily food and beverage credit to experience an autumnal menu at Rec Pier Chop House or The
Cannon Room.
BARNSLEY RESORT ADAIRSVILLE, GA.
History, outdoor adventure and Southern comfort all come together at Barnsley Resort. Spread
out amongst 3,000 acres of Southern terrain, this resort-meets-playground serves as the ultimate
retreat to explore the beauty of the outdoors. Here, guests can take in the bright orange, yellow
and red hues in the treetops while enjoying several of the resort’s activities — from horseback
riding through the mountains to shooting clays and hiking through miles of trails in the foothills
of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Those opting for more laid-back options to admire autumn can
enjoy the views from their cottage porches, or head to the resort’s outdoor fire pits at dusk with
a warm drink in hand.
SUNCADIA RESORT CLE ELUM, WASH.
This resort, located in the Cascade Mountains, is surrounded by 6,400 acres of forested mountain
landscape that can be explored year-round. With 40 miles of groomed trails and maps available
on property, hiking and biking are energizing ways to enjoy that fresh alpine air while exploring the
area. Bring your own bike or rent one at The Inn at Suncadia. An 8-mile guided “Bike + Pint” tour
is also available; it takes guests through Suncadia’s beautiful forest and Nelson Farm, pausing at
the historic Roslyn Cemetery and concluding with a pit stop at Washington’s oldest continuously
operating saloon, The Brick Tavern, for a local craft beer. ■
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