Fall is an especially beautiful season, with the leaves turning brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow, while the air shifts from sultry to crisp. Autumn in the Finger Lakes is no exception, which is why it is a wonderful place to go if you’re planning a fall weekend getaway. There are plenty of fall-like things to do that will make your vacation memorable, perfect for families and friends alike. To learn more about what you can do near Belhurst Castle during your fall getaway, continue reading below!
The Top 4 Things to Do During Your Fall Getaway
Caramel apples, pumpkin patches, nature, and so much more all remind us of fall, no matter where you live. The cooler temperatures are perfect for exploring the Finger Lakes region, and the ample things to do near the castle make exploring easy. Check out our fall getaway bucket list below.
Pick’n Patch & Corn Maze
Pick’n Patch is always a blast for couples and families alike, with plenty of fun activities for all age groups. Here, you can make your way through a corn maze – if done correctly the first time, you can make it through in 30 minutes, but unless you’re a corn maze expert, plan for it to take about an hour. Aside from the corn maze, you’ll find a massive pumpkin patch, as well as delicious fall treats.
Red Jacket Orchards
This beautiful orchard has mastered the art of harvesting and pressing premium fruits and juices. Red Jacket Orchards grows apples, berries, currants, cherries, peaches, plums, and is home to the largest apricot orchard on the East Coast. Visitors and locals head to this orchard to indulge in the variety of delicious cold-pressed juice, apple cider, and more! Head out to Red Jacket Orchards with friends and family to enhance your fall getaway.
Taughannock Falls State Park
The beautiful waterfall at Taughannock Falls State Park is the perfect destination for a fall hike. Taughannock Falls 215 feet, with picturesque views from the rim trails and the gorge. A boat marina and a beach are nearby, as well as multiple trails for hiking, and other winter activities when the time comes. This state park is a great place to take pictures and surround yourself with the beautiful colors of nature in the fall.
Watkins Glen State Park
This state park is one of the most famous of the Finger Lakes state parks. You’ll find the glen’s stream as it descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, which creates 19 waterfalls for you to admire. The paths and rim trails are a great way for visitors to explore Watkins Glen State Park, and there’s plenty else to do besides hiking – picnic facilities are available, as well as excellent fishing near Seneca Lake and Catherine Creek. Rainbow Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls of all, and you can walk behind it to get a whole new perspective of waterfalls. This is a great place to visit year-round, but especially during the fall!
Finger Lakes Hotels: Belhurst Castle
There’s still time to book a last-minute autumn escape into New York’s Finger Lakes! Take in the Fall foliage of Seneca Lake from your room in the Castle or Vinifera Inn. Enjoy a wine, craft beer or cider tasting on our outdoor patio. Relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul with a cozy companion massage at our Isabella Spa-Salon, and sit outside with a warm blanket and a glass of our wine around our fire pit. Our enchanted castle will go above and beyond all of your expectations during your fall getaway. It’s the perfect opportunity for your weekend getaway in the Finger Lakes region. To book one of our beautiful guest rooms, please give us a call at 315-781-0201.