Family picking apples in an orchard surrounded by fall foliage

Seasonal guide · Tri-State A-Frame

A season for every stay

Ski slopes in winter, waterfalls in spring, the Delaware in summer, orchards in fall — our corner of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania earns a visit in every season.

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Winter (Dec–Mar)

Two ski mountains within 40 minutes — then home to the hot tub, sauna, and theater. Winter is arguably the coziest time to be at the A-frame.

Skiers on snow-covered slopes at a family ski resort at dusk

Ski & ride

Mount Peter Ski Area — ~35 min, Warwick NY. Family-friendly slopes with night skiing and tubing; 189 locals recommend.
Mountain Creek Resort — ~40 min, Vernon NJ. 30+ trails, snow tubing, and terrain parks; 272 locals recommend.

Après-ski, cabin style

Back at the A-frame: soak in the sunken hot tub under the stars, stoke the creekside wood-burning sauna, and finish the night in the 135-inch theater — no lift lines required.
Equilibrium Brewery — ~30 min, Middletown NY. Acclaimed craft taproom for the drive home; 90 locals recommend.

Spring (Apr–May)

Snowmelt turns the region’s waterfalls up to full volume, wildflowers line the trails, and farm markets start reopening.

Waterfall cascading through a lush green forest gorge in spring

Waterfalls at peak flow

Bushkill Falls — ~35 min, PA. The “Niagara of Pennsylvania” with boardwalk trails; 864 locals recommend.
Dingmans Falls — ~25 min, PA. Easy boardwalk stroll to one of Pennsylvania’s tallest falls; 37 locals recommend.

Trails wake up

Delaware Water Gap — ~30 min. 70,000 acres of river-valley trails; 406 locals recommend.
Wawayanda State Park — ~45 min, NJ. Lakeside trails through rhododendron forest; 117 locals recommend.
Port Jervis Watershed Park — minutes away. A local favorite for quick morning hikes; 39 locals recommend.

Summer (Jun–Aug)

The Upper Delaware is the star of summer — float it, paddle it, or just cool off beside it. Long days, warm nights, and the fire pit waiting.

Friends kayaking and rafting on a scenic river through forested mountains in summer

On the water

Indian Head Canoes — ~25 min, Barryville NY. Canoe, kayak, raft, and tube trips on the Upper Delaware’s gentle Class I–II water — open daily late April through early September.
Mountain Creek Water Park — ~40 min, Vernon NJ. Slides, wave pool, and lazy river; 131 locals recommend.

Trails & views

High Point State Park — ~25 min, NJ. The highest point in New Jersey with sweeping tri-state views; 44 locals recommend.
Bear Mountain State Park — ~50 min. Classic Hudson Valley hiking with a summit lodge; 373 locals recommend.
The Hawks Nest — ~15 min. Legendary cliffside drive above the Delaware; 67 locals recommend.

Only the brave

Skydive Sussex — ~30 min, Sussex NJ. Tandem skydives over the Kittatinny Valley; 61 locals recommend.

Cool down back home

The creek on our four private acres, the shaded deck, and an ice cream run to Riverside Creamery in town — 49 locals recommend.

Fall (Sep–Nov)

Harvest season is this region’s superpower — orchards, wineries, cider donuts, and foliage in every direction. Book early; October weekends go fast.

Apple picking

Soons Orchards — ~45 min, New Hampton NY. Pick-your-own plus a farm market and fresh cider; 57 locals recommend.
Ochs Orchard — ~35 min, Warwick NY. Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins; 82 locals recommend.
Masker Orchards — ~35 min, Warwick NY. Family orchard with country store and bakery; 55 locals recommend.

Wineries & harvest

Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery — ~35 min. Wine, cider, and spirits in the black dirt region; 290 locals recommend.
Bashakill Vineyards — ~30 min. Vineyard views over the Bashakill wetlands; 157 locals recommend.
Clearview Vineyard — ~35 min, Warwick. Small-batch local wines; 48 locals recommend.
Océane Vineyards — ~35 min. Boutique French-style wines; 11 locals recommend.
Drowned Lands Brewery — ~35 min, Warwick. Farm brewery and taproom; 90 locals recommend.

Foliage season

Storm King Art Center — ~45 min. Monumental sculpture across 500 rolling acres; 228 locals recommend.
Upper Delaware Scenic Byway — starts minutes away. Named one of America’s top-10 autumn drives.
Pennings Farm Market — ~35 min, Warwick. Cider donuts, farm market, and harvest events; 166 locals recommend.

Year-round favorites

No matter when you visit, these are always worth the trip — plus the farm-to-table dining scene that makes this region a food destination.

Always worth it

LEGOLAND® New York Resort — ~35 min, Goshen. Theme park plus aquarium; 453 locals recommend.
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets — ~40 min. 250+ designer and name-brand stores; 517 locals recommend.
U.S. Military Academy at West Point — ~50 min. Guided tours and museum; 130 locals recommend.

Farm-to-table dining

Chianti Cow — Italian farm-to-table in town; 92 locals recommend.
Table 21 Market — New American market & café; 86 locals recommend.
Westtown Fare — farm-fresh American; 77 locals recommend.
Ben’s Fresh — casual local favorite; 74 locals recommend.

Pick your season. We’ll handle the cozy.

Four bedrooms, a sunken hot tub, a creekside sauna, and a 135-inch theater — the A-frame is built for every month of the year.