Here are a few of Mary's picks for Last Chance Getaways. You can find more ways to make the most of summer by visiting our Last Minute Getaways page or using the BnBFinder Advanced Search.

Favorite Labor Day Packages

Murder was the Case (Jonesville, MI)
Labor Day may signal the end of summer, but that's no reason to commit murder...or is it? The Munro House is throwing a Labor Day Murder Mystery Dinner Party. This Long Weekend package won't make you scream bloody murder. The weekend beings with a dinner for two at the top rated Chicago Water Grill, and a stay in a Queen or Jacuzzi room. In the morning, start the day off right with a home cooked breakfast, and the day at the spa, shopping or seeing the sites. As evening approaches, don your best evening wear and get ready to solve a mystery while you enjoy a five course meal. For more information about this and other specials at Munro House please visit their listing on BnBFinder.

It's Not Just Gouda, it's Great (Jamaica, VT)
There's nothing better than taking part of your summer, to learn something new and if you haven't already this is your chance. The Three Mountain Inn, in Jamaica, Vermont is inviting you to learn the art of making cheese from scratch. After a multi-course breakfast worthy of a farmer, you'll have the chance to meet the 40 Holstein cows that provide the milk for your cheese making adventure. From there, you'll experience the process in a hands on way and learn what it takes to make your Gouda great. To learn more, visit the Three Mountain Inn on BnBFinder.

The Land of Lobster (Freeport,ME)
On the East Coast, eating lobster is a traditional way to end the summer and welcome in the fall. At the White Cedar Inn, you're front and center in the lobster capitol of the world. Enjoy the beaches during the day, and at night savor a tasty lobster dinner at Jameson Tavern, an easy walk down Main St from the inn. Enjoy lobster stew, a lazy man's lobster or dive into a whole lobster, cooked to perfection. There truly is no place like Maine to end the summer!

Make Your Labor Go a Bit Farther This Year (Marblehead, Ohio)
The Victorian Inn, in Marblehead Ohio knows you work hard for your money, so they are helping you celebrate Labor Day Weekend. Book a room for that Friday and Saturday, and stay your choice of Thursday or Sunday free. For more information visit the Victorian Inn on BnBFinder.

Featured B&Bs Closer To Home on One Tank or Less

Alexander Hamilton House (Croton on Hudson, NY)
Tarrytown's Alexander Hamilton House is the spot to get your end of the year swimming in by taking a dip in their 35 foot in ground swimming pool. After a swim, how about a stroll or a bike ride down any of the miles of shady trails surrounding Croton-On-Hudson. The innkeepers will be happy to pack you a picnic basket with an 'Evil Dessert' to offset all the calories you've burned on your adventures. Hearty souls can actually take a nice bike ride from NYC through the Aqueduct Trail, arriving at the Alexander Hamilton House car free. For more information and specials, please visit the Alexander Hamilton House on BnBFinder.

Inn at Castle Hill (Ipswich, MA)
Just 25 short miles from Boston, the Inn at Castle Hill is the perfect end of summer getaway. The inn is close to Salem, with many museums and landmarks that collectively tell the story of the city's infamous 17th century witch trials and later prosperity in maritime trade. Other landmarks like the House of Seven Gables are nearby. To the south is historic Cape Ann, where the region's fishing tradition still lives on in Gloucester and summer artists and artisans find inspiration in the seascapes of Rockport, selling their works in galleries on famous Bear Skin Neck. The end of summer is the perfect time to experience those cooling water borne breezes one last time before fall rolls in.

North Fork Mountain Inn (Cabins, WV)
People from Washington D.C. looking to getaway one last time can take a short drive to the North Fork Mountain Inn to experience the splendor of Monongahela National Forest. This pristine wilderness area, known for it's rock formations is the perfect place for hiking, biking or just relaxing in the hot tub. In the evenings, take some time and experience something city dwellers rarely see: stars. The innkeepers would be happy to provide you with a telescope to stargaze on the deck with while you relax and stare away at the heavens.

Main Street Manor Bed & Breakfast (Flemington, NJ)
New Yorkers can arrive in bucolic Flemington, NJ in about an hour from the city. The Main Street Bed and Breakfast is the perfect place to enjoy everything this quaint town has to of offer, and it's all within walking distance of the inn. Wind up the summer by dining in fine restaurants, walking to galleries or antiquing while avoiding the crowds. Sit and watch summer roll out with a complimentary cordial on the veranda as you adjust to the slower pace of life.

The Wallingford Victorian (Wallingford, CT)
Why bother with the stress of driving at all? The Wallingford Victorian awaits you at the end of scenic train ride. Catching a train up the coast, away from the city for an end of summer. escape is a time honored tradition. Take some time to visit the outstanding Peabody Museum, Yale University, and Mark Twain's home.

Wine Way Inn(Calistoga,CA)
This grand home is located just 55 miles from San Francisco, but you'll feel like you've travelled through time when you enjoy the antiques and wine country charm of Calistoga's first inn. The wraparound decks with views of the California foothills are tailor made for enjoying a glass of local vino or watching the sun set over the mountains.

Songbird Prairie Bed and Breakfast (Valparaiso, IN)
Under an hour's drive from Chicago, Songbird Prairie is the spot to enjoy the end of summer before the Windy City starts to get windy again. This rural space is absolutely teeming with wildlife. Birds, frogs and meadows full of flowers will be your companions as you stroll through the wilderness of have a quiet evening relaxing in the whirlpool tubs.

B&Bs Near Colleges & Universities
Use our Keyword Search and enter a college or university to find nearby B&Bs, inns and lodges for a special getaway before heading back to school or to ease into an empty nest. You'll forget school is just around the corner after relaxing at a fabulous B&B like the Inn at Riverbend.

Inn at Riverbend (Near VA Tech, Pearisburg, VA)
With wineries, hiking, canoeing, fishing and enjoying the local art scene you'll never run out of things to do, but it's the view you won't believe. For information and to see the indescribable view, visit the Inn at Riverbend on BnBFinder.

No matter where you are or whatever the reason, you don't have to travel far to find a B&B for a Last Chance Summer Getaway!