The leaves are changing; the air’s crisping up. Time to gas up your car and hit the road. Here are a few places that are more than worth the drive.

The Weekender
Need to get out and back quickly? Head to the Bridgeton House (1525 River Road, Upper Black Eddy, Penn.; 610-982-5856). The cozy, twelve-room B&B sits right on the water. Enjoy breakfast from their daily-changing menu, afternoon tea, and evening sherry served right in your room. Call in advance to set up an in-room massage.

The City Slicker
Head to the Poconos and stay at the Double W Ranch Bed-n-Breakfast (282 Beechnut Drive, Honesdale, Penn.; 570-226-3118), right near Triple W Riding Stables (570-226-2620), where you can take in gorgeous scenery on horseback. They accommodate beginners and seasoned equestrians.

The Traveler
The Grand Cascades Lodge (3 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, N.J.; 973-827-5996) at Crystal Springs has more than 50,000 premium vintages in its award-winning wine cellar. Feast at the intimate Restaurant Latour and book the Clearwater Lookout suite, which has two bedrooms, a full kitchen, and outdoor living area with a fireplace and telescope for stargazing.

The Sailor
Hit Maryland for a day at BaySail (Tidewater Marina, 100 Bourbon Street, suite d, Havre de Grace, Md.; 410-939-2869) on the Chesapeake. Charter a yacht or take a sailing class, then enjoy the town of Havre de Grace, home of historic B&Bs, like the ornately beautiful The Spencer-Silver Mansion (200 South Union Avenue, Havre de Grace, Md.; 410-939-1485).

The Gambler
Atlantic City isn’t a crap shoot at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (One Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 866-692-6742), where you’ll eat prime cuts at Bobby Flay Steak and seafood from Seablue. Later, hit up Providence nightclub (Tropicana Casino and Resort, 2801 Pacific Avenue, suite 304, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-345-7800) in The Quarter for bottle service, dancing, and a hangover. Next morning, detox at Borgata’s Spa Toccare and have some comfort food at The Continental (The Pier Shops at Caesars, One Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-674-8300).

Because you know you’ll be missing Philly by the end of your stay.