10 Great B&B Escapes for Fall

American Artists Gallery House (Taos, New Mexico)

Events like open studio tours, art festivals, Oktoberfest, and a chili cookout make Taos a perfect destination to visit in the months leading up to ski season. A stay at the American Artists Gallery House will make a fall trip even better. Whether you sleep in a Jacuzzi suite or your own private casita, you'll be treated to a full New Mexican-inspired breakfast every morning, wood-burning kiva fireplaces, and likely stunning views of Taos Mountain.

From October 23 through November 22, rooms cost $85 to $189 (normally $95 to $199) per night. Stay over Thanksgiving for at least three nights and add on a full dinner with all the fixings to the regular rate for $25 per person. The meal's centerpiece will be a turkey roasted in a traditional Native American horno (an adobe-built outdoor oven), with sides like dressing with polenta and roasted chilies and Southwestern sweet potato casserole.

On TripAdvisor, American Artists Gallery House has mostly fives with a few lower ratings.

The Tucker House Inn (Friday Harbor, Washington)

A fall escape in the Pacific Northwest is just a ferry ride away and comes with plenty of eats, sleeps, and extra cheaps. The Tucker House Inn, set in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, is offering a sale price of just $99 (based on a two-night stay) for any of its queen-sized Jacuzzi rooms October 20 through 23 and October 27 through 28. Plus, with the "Dine and Dream" package, guests receive a three-course gourmet breakfast made with local and seasonal ingredients each morning, bicycle use, and free parking and Wi-Fi. For an extra $70 per person, tack on a six-course fall harvest winemakers or distillers dinner at Coho Restaurant, located a few blocks from the inn, and the total cost for two people staying together is $239 before tax. During the meal, sample five select wines from San Juan Vineyard or hard cider and apple brandy from Westcott Bay Cider Company's new distillery.

If you can't make the dinner weekends, The Tucker House offers regular off-season discounts and culinary packages. And, as if there's not enough food on offer, the inn will pack you a picnic lunch, starting at $15 per person, for all your fall outings.

On TripAdvisor, The Tucker House Inn has mostly fives.

Inn At Lower Farm (North Stonington, Connecticut)

Countryside with vibrant color? Check. Open hearth and crackling fire? Check. Fresh apple cider and pumpkins? Check. An overnight at the Inn at Lower Farm in Mystic Country, Connecticut, delivers on all counts. The restored Colonial farmhouse and its six working fireplaces provide enough warmth to counter chilly autumn nights, and flexible travelers willing to go midweek (Sunday through Thursday) will reap the rewards of a two-night stay that includes a candlelight breakfast each morning by the fire, fall treats in the form of apple cider and pumpkin cookies, dinner at one of three local restaurants, and a pumpkin for the road. The inn is located on five acres that are part of a certified National Wildlife Backyard Habitat, an ideal spot for autumnal nature viewing in all its colorful forms.

The midweek fall foliage special costs $385, including tax, and is available through November 15 on BedandBreadfast.com.

On TripAdvisor, the Inn at Lower Farm has mostly fives.

Munro House (Jonesville, Michigan)

Every fall, southern Michigan is ablaze with a rich fall palette, and the region is as saturated in history is it is in color. Located along the Old Sauk Trail (a Native American trail running through Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan), the Munro House (circa 1834) is a part of that history as a stop on the Underground Railroad and serves as an excellent jumping-off point for exploring the rest of Hillsdale County. Through November 15, the inn is offering a two-night package, with made-to-order breakfast, two dinners, and two one-hour massages included, just in time for peak foliage. The package starts at $571 plus tax, but there's also a one-night B&B offer with dinner for $199.

During the day, venture out to the Irish Hills, Amish farms, and a local cider mill and orchard (with fresh doughnuts and signature apple fritters). Also, the Hillsdale County Fair takes place September 25 through October 1.

On TripAdvisor, the Munro House has mostly fives.

Adobe At Willowtail Springs (Mancos, Colorado)

With the San Juan National Forest as a backdrop and Mesa Verde National Park practically next door, there are some big reasons to plan a fall escape around a stay at the secluded Adobe at Willowtail Springs. But there are smaller reasons, too. Go canoeing on a private lake or pond, scout for wildlife on 60 protected acres, cozy up by a fireplace, or even practice tai chi among the falling leaves. Through October, a stay in the Garden Cottage, a log cabin with a full bath and kitchen, which sleeps one to four people, is 20 percent off; rates normally cost $249 per night. The inn also offers 10 percent off retreats that include tai chi lessons or private art instruction. All guests are treated to pillow-top beds, homemade breakfasts, and an outdoor hot tub.

If you decide to venture off the property, you can capture stunning foliage angles with a mountain drive on the San Juan Skyway, or go for a day trip on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

On TripAdvisor, Adobe at Willowtail Springs has solid fives.

The Holladay House Bed And Breakfast (Orange, Virginia)

See more than shades of orange in Orange, Virginia, this autumn. At The Holladay House Bed and Breakfast, situated a stone's throw from James Madison's Montpelier in the heart of wine country, you can enjoy the best of the season by land, water, or air. Go wine tasting or take a scenic drive through the rolling acres of farmland, plan a kayaking excursion, or get a bird's-eye view of fall color from a hot-air balloon or bi-plane. To make things easy, the inn has put together a three-day, two-night package, complete with breakfast, daily activity planning, a picnic lunch for two, two in-room massages, and wine tasting passes, for $559, including tax, for basic rooms ($659 for luxury rooms). As an added bonus, receive 50 percent off a third night. Adventure excursions cost extra.

For truly affordable outings, the Fall Fiber Festival on October 1 and 2 will set you back only $5 per person. Or venture on a fall woods walk at Montpellier or a ghost walk at The Civil War Museum at the Exchange Hotel.

On TripAdvisor, The Holladay House Bed and Breakfast has solid fives.

Rosewood Country Inn And Candlelite Inn (Bradford, New Hampshire)

Two is certainly better than one in New Hampshire’s Lake Sunapee Region. Not only will guests spend two nights at the Rosewood Country Inn, but they will also receive another two nights at the nearby Candlelite Inn, with some serious fall foliage touring along the way. The four-night package comes with a hearty breakfast each morning, two dinners (one at each inn), visits to Canterbury Shaker Village and towns in nearby Vermont, and a scenic train ride with a gourmet picnic lunch.

This New England fall sampler starts at $439 per person, based on double occupancy, and is available October 3 through 7, October 10 through 14, and October 17 through 21. If you can't make those dates, the inns have paired up again, also partnering with the Henniker House Bed and Breakfast, for a progressive three-inn harvest dinner package October 28 through 30, featuring two nights' accommodations and fall-inspired dishes like cranberry cheese spread and pumpkin-pear tart. Rates start at $175 per person ($215 for a fireplace suite).

On TripAdvisor, The Rosewood Country Inn and the Candlelite Inn both have mostly fives.

Village House Inn (Winona, Minnesota)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is saying that this year might be the best show of fall colors in the state in 10 years, and Village House Inn, located in Winona (about 45 minutes from Rochester), is helping visitors take full advantage. With the Seasonal Splendor package available through October 31, you can capture some added value as you explore the Mississippi River Valley and go leaf-peeping on the Great River Road National Scenic Byway. Stay one night and enjoy a free wine tasting and 20 percent discount at Garvin Heights Vineyard and reduced admissions at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and the Winona County Historical Center, plus other shopping gift certificates and dining coupons. Rates are $105, based on double occupancy, for midweek stays ($125 for weekends).

On TripAdvisor, Village House Inn has mostly fives.

The Avenue Inn Bed And Breakfast (New Orleans, Louisiana)

For a different twist on fall (or a twisted take, depending on how you look at it), The 1891 Avenue Inn on St. Charles Avenue in the historic Garden District will lure you to the dark side of New Orleans. Through BedandBreakfast.com, you can stay three nights and celebrate "The Most Haunted City in America" with a carriage ride in the French Quarter's Molly’s at the Market annual Halloween parade. The package is priced at $349 per person, based on double occupancy, and includes continental breakfast, streetcar passes, and tickets for riding in the parade. While this offer is subject to availability (valid through October 15), other packages fit the season as well.

For example, for $299 plus tax, two people can stay two nights in a queen room and receive tickets to either the Voo Doo or Haunted History walking tours and pick up some sleight of hand (or what the inn refers to as a "congress of cabalistic phenomenon") in the mansion's turn-of-the-century parlor. Caught vampire fever? Then the three-night Spirits Alive! package for $299 per person might be something to sink your fangs into. Some restrictions may apply to all offers.

On TripAdvisor, The Avenue Inn has mostly fives.

More info: For more fall B&B ideas, visit BedandBreakfast.com, which has a 10 percent booking discount through September 30 (promo code FALLBB10) and a list of fall foliage deals. BnBFinder.com also has fall specials.

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