In Dutchess County, a couple of hours north of New York City, you can find Madava Farms where maple tree abound and maple products line the shelves.
You'll find maple syrup, of course, but now maple sugar and this chai mix and maple brittle that you'll have devoured before you even make it home.
Take a look at their website. It's a perfect weekend experience. Many weekends they have wonderful culinary events where you can enjoy, say, barbeque with of course some maple flavor.
Besides the gorgeous main building with its store — and where you can tour the maple making machinery — there is a network of trails winding through the acres maple trees. It's a great family escape.
You'll enjoy a day or just a few hours at Madava. And any season is the best season to visit.