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Five Inns and B&Bs for Fall Debauching

It’s prime fall. You have a full tank of gas and a lovely passenger. Sounds like a B&B/country inn situation if there ever was one. But before you book, call to make sure moose safaris, sanctioned s’mores parties and a rooftop hot tub are involved. Or just read these words:

FOR THE SERIOUS S’MORES-ER

S’mores Parties: On the Schedule Here

The Lodgings: A collection of not-unattractive cottages in a Maine forest. And a restaurant with ties to Ken Oringer. It’s one hell of a forest.
The Bonus: Each night ends with two official bonfires. And the s’mores-making materials are provided. Otherwise you’re just wasting fire.

FOR THE SPORTSMAN

Target Practice in the Green Mountains

The Lodgings: An inn with a definite mountain-man vibe and 350 acres’ worth of rural Vermont splendor at your disposal. And a lake. Can’t forget that lake.
The Bonus: Daily clay bird shooting lessons, with an allowance of 20 shots. Those disc-shaped pieces of clay had it coming.

FOR YOUR INNER TEDDY ROOSEVELT

They Call It a “Moose Safari”

The Lodgings: Nine rooms split between a main lodge and a carriage house. Almost all of which have a general appreciation for the use of antlers as interior design elements.
The Bonus: Customized moose safaris by foot, jeep or canoe led by a registered Maine Guide. No, for real. Moose safaris.

FOR THE UNAFRAID OF HEIGHTS

Ziplines and ATVs: Totally Okay Here

The Lodgings: A Vermont B&B dating from 1795 and lacking in neither fireplaces nor homemade pop-tarts.
The Bonus: They’ll gladly set you up with a local provider of ATV tours or dueling, 1,500-foot-long ziplines that hit 50 mph. In Vermont, no one can hear you scream.

FOR THE SEASONED HOT TUBBER

The Official Rooftop Hot Tub of Fall

The Lodgings: A 19th-century brownstone turned B&B in the middle of... Boston. Fine, just don’t say “staycation.” Don’t ever do it.
The Bonus: A year-round, 24-hour hot tub six stories up with skyline views. Perfect for you and anyone else comfortable wearing a bathing suit outside at 4:37am.