Best November-December Getaways in New England

In North Conway, New Hampshire, escape to the mountains while you enjoy a stay in luxury at The White Mountain Hotel & Resort. This property has something for everyone you’re traveling with, plus spaces that bring together the whole group. Your crew can split off to enjoy the outdoor fun, such as hiking or going for a swim in the outdoor heated pool, before coming back together at the fire pit or the jacuzzi. 

The property’s Fall Escape and Ski packages makes a getaway even easier. It includes two nights of accommodations, dinner at Ledges Restaurant, two breakfasts and use of all the resort’s facilities.  

If there’s one great thing about fall in New England, it’s the food. This region of the country, all up and down the coast, boasts such great fall bites, from fresh baked goods to all things apple, hard cider galore to bountiful seafood harvests. Experience the best of Massachusetts’s fall harvest when you stay at Dan’l Webster Inn and Spa. 

The elegant inn’s Fall Frolic Package is perfect for a couple of foodies looking for a quick getaway. The stay bundle includes one night of accommodations at a discounted rate, a great fit if you want to drive in on a Saturday afternoon and stay through a lazy Sunday morning; a meal allowance for breakfast, lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant or tavern; a bottle of sparkling cider; a jar of locally-made, seasonal jam; and a box of chocolates.

 

If you do want to start a new Thanksgiving tradition by getting the whole family away for the holiday, then look no further than Meadowmere Resort in Ogunquit, Maine. This wonderful resort is a large family’s dream. There’s something for every age group and every interest and it’s all at your fingertips. 

So, this year, forget those crowded family functions and the ever-looming possibility of burning the turkey, much to your mother-in-law’s dismay. Spend Thanksgiving at Meadowmere instead.

The resort offers what it calls a Thanksgiving Holiday Survival Kit, but we assure you that you’ll do much more than just survive when you spend the day or weekend here — you’ll positively thrive. 

In addition to enjoying Thanksgiving in your own private guestroom (goodbye to sharing a bedroom with your little brother!), you’ll indulge in a full breakfast every morning, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner (no dirty dishes included), shopping deals at the nearby outlets (hello, Black Friday!) and access to all the resort’s amenities, like the hot tubs, game room and indoor pool. 

 

Newport, Rhode Island, is such a picturesque little New England community. Everyone should visit at least once, but this ritzy vacation destination can get majorly crowded during the summer months. Things tend to cool off a bit in the fall, though, making Newport a great pick for a November-December weekend getaway in New England. 

The luxurious and posh Hotel Viking offers its Fall in New England special to easily cater to your needs. In addition to discounted parking, you’ll get a $50 gas card, just what you’ll need for exploring the town, and a picnic for two. Definitely take the basket of scrumptious goodies out to Ocean Drive, for lovely views of the water and Newport’s historic mansions. 

Perhaps you and your sweetie really need to recharge the batteries before you head into the holidays as a united front against all the stress that can pop up this time of year. If so, maybe consider a getaway for just the two of you this fall. Interlaken Inn in Lakeville, Connecticut, has just the ticket. The inn’s Instant Romance package comes with one night of accommodations, great for getting away from the kids for just a minimal amount of time; chocolate-covered strawberries and Champagne, delivered straight to your guestroom, for some classic romance; a three-course dinner for two; a picnic lunch with a picnic hamper that you get to take home as a souvenir; and then breakfast for two afterward. It’s everything you could need! 

Hiking in New England in the fall and early winter is arguably much better than hiking in New England during the summer. The foliage is vibrant, the bugs are at a minimum and there’s no sweat! If you’re a beginner hiker, then Snowvillage Inn in Eaton, New Hampshire has the thing for you. The White Mountain Guided Hike for Beginners package comes with two nights of accommodations, a shuttle to a guided hike, lunch and drinks to take with you out on the trail and a full breakfast so you can fuel up for your adventures. 

If you don’t feel like hiking is really your thing, no worries. The inn also has packages for those who’d rather kayak, mountain bike or go waterfall hunting. All of the experiences are guided, so there’s no fear of being lost in the unfamiliar outdoors!

Maybe your outlet for stress is creativity. If that’s the case, a fall-beginning of winter weekend getaway to Camden, Maine, could be in the cards for you. There, the Hartstone Inn and Hideaway offers two ways to tap into your creative side. 

With the Play With Clay Getaway Package, you can enjoy a pottery workshop at Belfast Clay Studio and leave with two items of your own creation. The On the Rocks Glass Blowing Package allows you to work one on one with a local artist, blowing your own custom rock glass. Both packages come with lodging for two nights, dinner for two and gourmet breakfasts.