Autumn is one of my favorite times of year to be in the northeastern corner of the country. In New England, summer’s end ushers in crisp mornings and sunny afternoons ideal for hiking, wine tasting and apple picking against a backdrop of fall foliage. Leaf peepers and pumpkin spice latte lovers looking to embrace the new season can follow us down the eastern seaboard with stays at hotels offering harvest festivals, guided outdoor activities and farm-to-table restaurants.