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Fall Travel Guide

From picturesque fall road trips to pumpkin festivals, small town Halloween parades and haunted hotels, these destinations deserve a spot on your bucket list this season.
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Ontario Beaches
Most Beautiful Places To Visit
Saranac Lake
Fall Road Trip
The Catskills
Haunted Hotel
Lakefront Homes
Rare Birds
Nature Preserve
The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Upstate New York This Fall
Sip on blueberry beer by a fire pit, blow your own glass, and watch for rare birds.
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Mohonk Preserve
Pumpkin Festival
Leaf Peeping
Cold Spring
Lake Placid
Fall Travel
Hudson River
Unexpected Spots to Admire Fall Foliage Near NYC
See breathtaking fall leaves at waterfalls, museums, and gilded mansions in New York.
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Halloween Land
Kings Dominion
Six Flags Great Adventure
Best Amusement Parks
Halloween Parade
Halloween And Christmas
8 Theme Parks That Go All Out for Halloween and Christmas
Skip the crowds and embark on a fall-themed adventure at these parks that host parades, haunted houses, and more.
a woman standing in a corn field with the words, the craziest corn mazes in the country
Riddles To Solve
Patterns Flowers
Corn Maze
Ghost Stories
The Most Elaborate Corn Mazes in the U.S.
Many of these intricate mazes are custom designed into jack-o-lantern patterns, flowers, even axolotls—whatever idea is shaped into fruition. Some corn mazes are open after dark and others have you looking for clues or solving puzzles all while trying to reach the end—so that hopefully you’re not still there after dark if you didn’t intend to be. Wherever you are in the US, here’s where to get lost.
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Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Escalante National Monument
Skyline Drive
Road To Hana
Scenic Road Trip
Lake Superior
The Most Stunning Road Trips to Take This Fall
From tropical jungles and rocky coastlines to red rock canyons and colossal peaks, we’ve really got it all. And what better time to experience all of this glory than during fall, when most of the country has leaves painted vibrant hues and air crisping up.
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Iconic Horror Movies
Horror Hospital
Haunted House Stories
Old Hospital
Ghost House
Places In America
The Most Haunted Place in Every State
From murder sites to mysterious mansions, old state hospitals and homes with talking dolls, these spots put your local haunted house to shame. Some are so disturbing they’ve served as the setting for iconic horror movies (looking at you, The Shining fans 👀).
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Hudson River Valley
Bear Spray
Largest Waterfall
Forest Path
Smoky Mountain National Park
The Ultimate Leaf Peeper's Guide to Fall Foliage Hikes
If your goal is to view some foliage, you might consider heading to the highest hill with a lookout point. After all, a 360-degree panorama from a summit or ridgeline hike is hard to beat. But spectacular fall foliage can be seen at all heights. For shorter, more accessible hikes, walk along lakeshores, ponds, rivers, and coasts for views of vivid leaves mirrored in the water (double the autumnal delight).
Grief-tinged gaiety, gravesite reunions, and skeletons on stilts—Día de Muertos is celebrated both publicly and privately in parks, plazas, cemeteries, and homes all around Mexico. Not to be confused with Halloween—another holiday touting parades and colorful costumes—Día de Muertos (a.k.a. Day of the Dead) is all about families gathering to honor loved ones who have passed on. All Souls Day, South Of The Border, Día De Muertos, Costume Contest, Stilts
All Souls Day
South Of The Border
Día De Muertos
Costume Contest
Stilts
Honor the Dead in Style at Mexico’s Best Día de Muertos Events
Grief-tinged gaiety, gravesite reunions, and skeletons on stilts—Día de Muertos is celebrated both publicly and privately in parks, plazas, cemeteries, and homes all around Mexico. Not to be confused with Halloween—another holiday touting parades and colorful costumes—Día de Muertos (a.k.a. Day of the Dead) is all about families gathering to honor loved ones who have passed on.
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Fall Places
Presque Isle State Park
Monongahela National Forest
Trip Snacks
Road Trip Snacks
Presque Isle
The Most Beautiful Places to See Fall Foliage Near DC
Fill the tank and get your road trip snacks ready, it’s time to take full advantage of the glorious fall colors you can admire throughout Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The Mid-Atlantic is a fantastic region for leaf peeping, so we’ve pulled together 13 of the best places to view our area’s stunning fall foliage.
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Apple Picking Season
Hay Rides
Apple Farm
Apple Varieties
Pumpkin Patches
Grand Central Station
The Cutest Spots for Apple Picking Near NYC
These apple picking adventures also come with hay rides, corn mazes, farm stands, and pumpkin patches.
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Summer Vacation Destinations
Summer Vacation Spots
Forsyth Park
Shelter Island
Anna Maria Island
Secluded Beach
12 Iconic Summer Vacation Spots That Are Actually Better in the Fall
Secluded beaches, sleepy main streets, and cheaper accommodations await.
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Amtrak Travel
Spa Days
Amtrak Train
Lake Champlain
Train Service
Train Ride
This Amtrak Train Ride from NYC to Montreal Is Ridiculously Scenic
Hop off the train for leaf-peeping, spa days, hikes, and beach time.
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Fruit Pies
Fall Afternoon
Apple Orchards
Hard Cider
Apple Orchard
Pick-Your-Own Apple Orchards Near DC for a Quintessential Fall Adventure
Many of the DMV's apple orchards let you turn their red and green harvest into delectable fruit pies and hard cider sold on site, while others host fall activities like live music, hayrides, and festivals to engage the whole crew. No matter what your ideal fall afternoon looks like, these 10 apple orchards near DC in Maryland and Virginia have you covered for apple picking and beyond.
the best apple picking spots near boston
Cider Slushies
Apple Cider Slushies
Fried Apple
Cider Tasting
Fried Apples
Channel Peak Fall Vibes at These Apple-Picking Spots near Boston
Apple picking around Boston is usually an entire afternoon of whatever autumn shenanigans the orchard folk have dreamed up—corn mazes, hard cider tastings, deep-fried apple delights, hayrides, petting zoos, pick-your-own sunflowers, and even apple cider slushies.
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Best Campgrounds
Red Leaves
Fall Foliage
Peep Leaves at the Best Campgrounds for Fall Foliage in the U.S.
These are the best places to immerse yourself in the orange, yellow, and red leaves, from Colorado to Maine and beyond.