Fall foliage season offers opportunities for day trips and vacation planning during the warm months. MarketBeat's list of best "bougie on a budget" vacation spots includes three New York locations in the top 10. Cold Spring ranks No. 3, accessible via Metro-North, with antique shops, art galleries, and cafes. Saranac Lake appears at No. 6, offering Adirondack charm without high crowds or prices. Cape May, New Jersey ranks fifth and encourages exploring quieter areas with nature and Victorian rentals.
"Just an hour from NYC, this Hudson River village is full of antique shops, art galleries, and stylish cafés - all nestled between leafy mountains and the water's edge. Hike Breakneck Ridge, then reward yourself with rosé on a patio."
"Adirondack charm without Olympic crowds or prices."
"Skip the bustle of Cape May proper and head a mile west to the Point. It's quieter, wilder, and full of dunes, shorebirds, and Victorian rentals tucked into quiet streets."
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