Upstate NY Fall Getaway: 2-Day Luxury Family Trip 🍂✨

Escape the city and treat your family to a cozy, luxury-filled autumn retreat upstate—complete with kid-friendly activities, scenic views, and delicious food! Here’s our 2-day itinerary at the beautiful Wylder Hotel, a proud SLH (Small Luxury Hotels of the World) member. 🏨 Day 1 – Arrival & Fun We checked into the Wylder Hotel and dove straight into the fun! Pre-booked free activities: magic show 🎩, yoga 🧘, art & crafts 🎨, and sauna time Welcome treat: complimentary s’mores for the kids (and kids at heart!) Heated outdoor pool 🏊 – perfect for a crisp fall day (note: closes mid-November) Dinner at Babbler Restaurant (on-site) – reserve via Resy! Must-tries: cauliflower, pork belly, salmon 🍣 Cozy live music and a warm, inviting vibe Evening magic show with interactive fun – the kids were mesmerized! ✨ 🐓 Day 2 – Animals, Food & Scenic Rides Morning bakery bites at the hotel 🥐☕ Visited the hotel’s petting zoo 🐐 – a total kid favorite! Soothing sauna session + late check-out offered (thank you, Wylder!) More s’mores before leaving – pure joy for the little ones 😄 Lunch at Phoenicia Diner 🍳 – an iconic spot worth the 30-min wait! The 3500 – classic all-in-one breakfast 🥞🍳 Beer batter onion rings – crispy, golden, unforgettable! Eggs Benedict with Phoenicia potatoes – so satisfying While waiting, the kids explored the hills behind the diner – dirt never felt so exciting! Afternoon at Catskill Rail Explore 🚂 2-hour scenic ride with a hot cocoa & s’mores break ☕🍫 Comfy electric trains – relaxing and beautiful Book online early – tickets sell out fast! 💡 Tips for Your Trip Reserve activities + meals in advance Pack layers – upstate weather changes quickly 🍁 Bring explore-ready clothes for the kids (and yourself!) A perfect mix of nature, luxury, and family fun—this is one upstate escape we’ll remember forever! 💛 #UpstateNY #FamilyTravel #LuxuryRetreat #WylderHotel #SLHHotels #FallGetaway #KidsActivities #HudsonValley #TravelWithKids