Affordable & Fun Fall Day Trips in the Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT)
Looking for cozy, low-cost fall adventures that don’t require a weekend getaway? Here’s a curated list of one-day , budget-friendly , and totally doable fall activities across the Tri-State Area - perfect for families, couples, or even solo explorers. 🍎 1. Apple Picking at Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm (Yorktown Heights, NY) Why go : Classic fall vibes with apple picking, a corn maze, and fresh cider donuts. Cost : Free entry; pay per bag of apples. Details : Open daily through early November. No reservations needed on weekdays. Link : wilkensfarm.com 🚂 2. Ride the Essex Steam Train Fall Foliage Tour (Essex, CT) Why go : A vintage train ride through Connecticut’s vibrant autumn landscape. Cost : Tickets start at $22 for adults. Details : Weekends through late October. Book early! Link : essexsteamtrain.com 🎃 3. The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze (Croton-on-Hudson, NY) Why go : Walk through 7,000+ hand-carved...