New England Vineyard Named One Of The Best Fall Wineries
Fall just feels like the right time to be at a vineyard. The Travel named the best wineries to visit on the East Coast this fall, and a New England spot was named. “September and October is peak season for harvesting the grapes in many parts of the country and the vineyards take on a golden hue that enhances the magic,” The Travel explains.
Furthermore, many of these wineries listed offer tours, tastings, and their own bottles of wine for you to bring home. If you are looking for an adventure or group activity to indulge in the New England autumn air, this winery has everything you need. In fact, they even let you bottle your own wine.
Averill House Vineyard
Located in Brookline, New Hampshire, Averill House Vineyard is a family-owned business that just opened in 2017. In 2013, the Waite family began remodeling their 1830’s barn. The result was one of the most picturesque New England wineries. “The remodeled barn became the home for their tasting/showroom, and doubles as their production center and stone-insulated wine cellar,” they explain on their website. Now, the vineyard consists of two sprawling acres. This produces numerous wine variations, including red, white, blush, fruit, and sweet.
Now, the vineyard is open Wednesday through Sunday. You can tour Averill House with an advance reservation. On select Sundays, you can have the unique experience of bottling your own wines. For $59 per person, you tour the property, partake in a few tastings, and then get hands-on bottling your own. Each experience comes with one bottle to bring home.
This New England vineyard which was named one of the best wineries to visit this fall also allows you to buy via their online store. In addition, their various wines are sold at 12 different outlets across New Hampshire.
New England: 4 Of The Best Places For A Weekend Getaway
Wellfleet, Cape Cod
Cape Cod is an obvious location. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend, there is perhaps no place that is more popular in Massachusetts. To me, it’s about finding that specific corner of Cape Cod that is right for you. You can camp or find cottages along Cahoon Hallow Road that will enable amazing trips to the beach. Trekking those sand dunes, hitting the three-foot waves (yes, sometimes there are shark warnings), and then getting food at the Beachcomber while listening to the great live music, is my perfect day.
North Conway, New Hampshire
There is never a bad time to visit this charming town. You can ski Cranmore in the winter. Hike, hit the waterfalls, or visit Storyland in the summer. Either way, you will be graced with some amazing local restaurants. In fact, North Conway flies under the radar as one of the best pizza towns in New England. The hotels like Eastern Slope in accommodate any season, and are right in the middle of town where all the bars, restaurants and stores are. This weekend getaway is probably the least “quiet” but has the most amount of options at your fingertips.
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Woodstock, Vermont
The river that runs through Woodstock has a way of speaking to you. It’s serene but can also provide a thrill of pushing you down stream. It’s calming to provide that fresh water cleanse to rid yourself of all that comes with the lights on the city. Lastly, the various rope swings scattered around the town provide a liberating rush. From the climb up the rocks to the swing, to the plunge, you focus on nothing but the joy of that ride. Ramunto’s Brick Oven and Brews is also an essential stop upon each visit.
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Sebago Lake, Maine
Lake life just hits differently. Depending upon where you go around Lake Sebago you get the feeling that nowhere else on the planet exists while you there. Frye Island has the magic of no public cars, local watering holes, and the ability to bike incredible dirt roads. There’s a history there to learn about and local taps to enjoy. It’s common to see jet skiing or pontoon boating anywhere you look within the glistening waters. Furthermore, certain towns offer that one and only general store that has everything you can imagine, from household cleaning supplies to steaks to grill for dinner.
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