Come fall, summer crowds and peak-season prices become a thing of the past. Take a weekend getaway now and you’ll be treated to lower, off-season rates on lodging, plus empty trails, uncrowded sights, and seasonal perks like clam fishing, fall foliage, and roadside apple-cider doughnuts. You don’t have to go far, either. We found seven worthy weekend outings on a budget within a few hours of major metropolitan areas.
7 Fall Weekend Trips for Under $300