The fall season is just around the corner, and there may be no better way to enjoy it than to make an escape into nature, immersed in the beauty of autumn foliage. There are multiple resorts around the country that cater to leaf peepers, complete with stunning views and the fresh, crisp air of the season. A few, including these magnificent resorts, take things up a notch when it comes to luxury, offering an especially unforgettable fall escape.
The Little Nell - Aspen, Colorado
The Little Nell is considered one of the best ski resorts in Colorado, surrounded by breathtaking beauty, especially in autumn when the aspen trees transform the Rocky Mountain landscape with brilliant golden hues. The resort itself features chic rooms with TVs, gas fireplaces and marble bathrooms with soaking tubs, while Element 47, its bar, is the place to see and be seen while sipping cocktails. Outdoor adventures abound in the surrounding area, with fall an ideal time to hike, especially in places like the Maroon Bells, one of Colorado’s most famously beautiful scenes.
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Access to hiking famous Maroon Bells
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Rooms with mountain views, soaking tubs and gas fireplaces
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Concierge service and pet amenities
Auberge du Soleil Resort - Napa Valley, California
Napa Valley is world-renowned for its wine, Michelin-starred restaurants and picturesque scenery. Fall, particularly October, is the time to go if you want to be dazzled by color and the full wine-making experience. Rent a bike and explore the paths, head up in a hot-air balloon to see the landscape from above, and for the ultimate romantic stay, book a room at the Auberge du Soleil Resort, one of the world’s best wine country resorts. It offers the “couple’s experience of a lifetime,” complete with a spa and three temperate springs that overlook the vineyards and olive grove, and a fine dining eatery that serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
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Spa and three temperate springs
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Views of vineyards and olive groves
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Adults-only wine resort
180 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford, CA 94573, USA— +1 800-348-5406
Omni Mount Washington Resort - Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
The White Mountains of New Hampshire have been the place to go for Bostonians seeking a mountain getaway for decades. During the peak of the Gilded Age, as many as 57 trains arrived each day at the Bretton Woods depot. Today, the area provides one of the most impressive fall escapes that include vibrant foliage with a wide range of red, yellow, and orange hues, as well as a host of outdoor adventures. The Omni Mount Washington Resort provides an ideal base for overnight stays, offering activities like golfing on two courses, horseback riding, tennis, a massive spa, and more. It’s also one of the most luxurious hotels in the United States.
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Horseback trails and carriage rides
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Donald Ross-designed golf course
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Nature-inspired spa
310 Mount Washington Hotel Rd, Bretton Woods, NH 03575, USA— +1 603-278-1000
Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa - Lake Placid, New York
Lake Placid, New York, is in the heart of one of the most beautiful places in America for autumn foliage, with birch, maple, oak and beech trees bursting into fiery red, vibrant orange and yellow hues across the densely forested mountains that surround the lake. Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa sits within it all, known as one of the top spots in the region for color, relaxation and activities. One of the best resorts in Upstate New York, and often among lists of the world’s top hotels, look forward to paddling out on the water in one of the complimentary kayaks, canoes or rowboats while marveling at the scenery. When hunger pangs hit, the resort’s four-diamond restaurant serves mouth-watering fare made from locally sourced ingredients.
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Four-diamond rated restaurant
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Spa with salt therapy treatments
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Complimentary canoes, kayaks or rowboats
77 Mirror Lake Dr, Lake Placid, NY 12946, USA— +1 518-523-2544
Amangani - Jackson Hole, Wyoming
This five-star ultra-luxury resort is truly one of the best of the best, with its 40 suites that overlook the majestic peaks of the Grand Tetons and the meandering Snake River in Wyoming. The fall season brings especially colorful foliage, fewer crowds and active wildlife in a place that allows stress to melt away from the moment you step through the door. This is when you’ll see the aspen and cottonwood at their best, covered in gold and red, while the air is pleasantly crisp and cool, and the skies are almost always blue. Guests can enjoy all sorts of activities, including horseback riding and hiking, as well as lavish suites with deep soaking tubs and fireplaces.
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Luxury suites with Grand Teton views
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Fireplaces and deep soaking tubs
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Horseback riding and active wildlife-spotting
The Omni Grove Park Inn - Asheville, North Carolina
The Omni Grove Park Inn is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, blanketed in color during the autumn season. This historic property has been open for over a century, drawing guests that come to breathe the crisp, clean mountain air, relax and rejuvenate, and go leaf-peeping too. Set atop Sunset Mountain, guest rooms provide awe-inspiring views of the mountains and the onsite golf course. If you’re looking for a historic ambiance, the oldest rooms can be found in The Main Inn, featuring Roycroft Arts and Crafts decor, while the newer wings offer more spacious modern rooms and suites.
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Historic pet-friendly rooms in Main Inn
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Spa with natural caves and waterfalls
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Donald Ross-designed golf course
Woodstock Inn & Resort - Woodstock, Vermont
The shire town and capital of Windsor County, Woodstock is located on the banks of the Ottauquechee River and was settled in the mid-18th century, exuding an abundance of Americana charm, complete with pretty covered bridges, old country farms and big red barns as well as restored Georgian, Federal and Greek Revival homes. In autumn, when the leaves have turned, it truly looks like a painting. The Woodstock Inn and Resort, which dates back to the village’s early beginnings in the 1700s, features a lavish 10,000-square-foot spa, top-notch cuisine at its fine dining restaurant, and impressive rooms filled with cherry and mahogany furnishings, beds with handmade quilts and modern amenities.
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10,000-square-foot spa
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Farm-fresh fine dining restaurant
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Historic rooms with river and national park views
