Where to remain in Cape May:
Rehoboth, Delaware
With a vibrant boardwalk promoting saltwater taffy and tie-dyed T-shirts, Rehoboth has rightfully been topped the “Nation’s Summer Capital.” But there are lots of perks to visiting in September: Parking turns into free, “The Point” in Cape Henlopen State Park opens round Labor Day, and resorts like The Bellmoor Inn & Spa supply discounted charges and resort credit. And the happenings don’t subside at the season’s finish. Case in level: the one-of-a-kind Sea Witch Festival, which takes place from October 24-26 and consists of costume parades, a scarecrow path, and stay music and horse exhibits on the seashore. Don’t miss the iconic Hilda, the inexperienced sea witch float, gracing the city!
Where to remain in Rehoboth:
Newport, Rhode Island
During September and October, Newport’s three-and-a-half-mile Cliff Walk and iconic Ocean Drive are surrounded by fall foliage, whereas Queen Anne Square will get loaded with a whole lot of pumpkins. Pretend you’re a member of The Gilded Age whereas sauntering (crowd-free) by means of The Breakers, Marble House, or The Elms, then head to Newport Vineyards for a style of spiced wine, or Escobar’s Highland Farm to get misplaced in a corn maze. The Chanler at Cliff Walk, an iconic resort that’s as opulent as ever this time of yr, places on an unforgettable Harvest Dinner on September 14, a seasonal feast that includes the absolute best of Newport’s farmers, fishermen, and artisans.
Where to remain in Newport:
Chincoteague, Virginia
Over in Chincoteague, you gained’t get the bustling boardwalk of Rehoboth or the Gilded Age splendor of Newport, however you’ll expertise serene, untouched nature. The space is known for its annual Pony Swim in July, throughout which wild Chincoteague ponies swim throughout a channel—however you may nonetheless get your horse woman repair in the fall at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, the place the ponies freely roam round. It’s additionally prime birdwatching season, when waterfowl like geese, geese, and swans pay a go to to the island. An escape to Chincoteague is what you make of it, and whether or not you’re staying at a cozy cottage or a beachside inn, you’ll seemingly deem this stretch of shoreline an underrated East Coast stunner.
Where to remain in Chincoteague:
Emerald Isle, North Carolina
North Carolina’s Crystal Coast is thought for its pristine white sand seashores and clear blue waters. The jewel in the crown, Emerald Isle, gives an abundance of out of doors actions in the shoulder season, from fishing off of Bogue Inlet to biking by means of Emerald Isle Woods Park. The North Carolina Seafood Festival, held in close by Morehead City (October 3-5, this yr), is another excuse to make your manner down south, whether or not you’re in fish-frying demonstrations or oyster shucking contests. The Beaufort Hotel, situated just a few cities over, is providing a 15% low cost on fall bookings, however should you’ve obtained the entire household in tow, a spacious townhouse on Emerald Isle Beach, is likely to be your finest wager.
Where to remain in Emerald Isle: