从欣赏秋天的叶子到勇敢的鬼屋,当叶子变化时,我们中的一些人过着最好的生活,凉爽的温度占了上风。*sips apple cider* *rearranges decorative pumpkins for the 100th time*
But if traditional fall activities aren’t your thing, but, say, getting outdoors, eating (and drinking) locally, and learning about history are—not to worry. I’ve rounded up 10 destinations in the U.S. where fall activities reign, whether you enjoy them from the apple treetops or the vineyard patio.
Where to go for fall foliage (or getting outdoors)
Asheville, North Carolina
If a foliage-filled城市休息是您所追求的,阿什维尔是去的地方。这座城市以其伟大的餐厅,酿酒厂和繁荣的啤酒厂而闻名。
你也可以plan a day hike体验秋天的颜色,并用风景秀丽的野餐。
Finger Lakes, New York
Grab your canoe and witness the leaves changing from one of the 11 lakes in New York’s Finger Lakes region. Prefer patios over paddling? Visit one of the area’s100+ wineriesinstead.
North Cascades National Park, Washington
Mountains, glaciers, and lakes. Oh my! Just three hours outside Seattle,North Cascades National Parkis an ideal place for hiking, fishing, camping, and of course, leaf peeping.
Tip:Check out thisfall foliage prediction map计划一个leaf-peeping trip during your destination’s peak week for fall colors.
Where to go for apple picking (or sipping local cider)
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… more specifically,Cider Hill Farm—an idyllic destination for everyone who loves all things fall. What’s on offer? Apple picking, of course, but there’s also a farm store and open air fall market, a hard cider bar, pumpkins, hayrides, food trucks, and more.
You canbook ticketsto pick your own apples 72 hours in advance. Not sure of your weekend plans? The farm also welcomes walk-ins.
新希望, Pennsylvania
位于风景秀丽的雄鹿县,镇新希望has lots to offer by way of fall family fun, including strolling historic Main Street, taking a ghost tour, or exploring鲍曼的山丘野花保护区。
At beautifulSolebury Orchards, you can pick your own apples (reservations required)或参观其他当地种植的水果和产品的农场市场,包括自己的苹果酱和苹果酒。
Placerville, California
Home to over 50 family farms—and a community known as苹果山—Placerville is California’s apple-picking paradise. Plus, there’s loads of other fall and family-friendly fun in store. From pumpkin patches to wineries, bake shops to kids’ activities, there’s something for everyone in Apple Hill.
密歇根州芬恩维尔
芬恩维尔(Fennville)坐落在所谓的密歇根州的水果腰带中,是无数果园,葡萄园,农场等的所在地。前往手套状态的这个角落,在诸如Crane Orchards和Gold Coast Farms。
More interested in drinking your apples? I feel you. Head to美德苹果酒to sample their range of ciders made with 100% local apples. Visit the taproom for a tasting, orbook your own greenhouse享受苹果酒的飞行,并在舒适的氛围中叮咬。
Where to go for Halloween (or spooky history)
New Orleans, Louisiana
If you love parades, New Orleans should be high on your fall destinations list. Enter: theKrewe of BOO! Halloween Parade。每年的万圣节游行都有花车,游行乐队,舞蹈团和行走krew徒 - 所有人都穿越诺拉(Nola)著名的法国区。
This year, the parade takes place Saturday, October 23rd.
Planning to take the post-parade party indoors? Remember your health passport, as New Orleans now requires疫苗接种证明or a negative COVID test for entry to bars, restaurants, and other indoor venues.
Read more:城市休息:新奥尔良
Savannah, Georgia
萨凡纳(Savannah)由于其历史悠久的墓地,报道了幽灵的目击事件和著名的伏都教实践的居民,这是美国最恐怖的城市之一。
Take a幽灵之旅—via trolley, hearse, or on foot (there’s even a haunted pub crawl option!)—to learn about the city’s spooky past and access some of its most haunted locations.
Hudson Valley, New York
纽约的哈德逊山谷(Hudson Valley)的秋季活动已经成熟,从节日到彻头彻尾的令人恐惧。
On the festive end, opt for a jaunt through Van Cortlandt Manor when it’s dressed up forThe Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze。That is, covered in thousands of hand-carved jack o’lantern displays—from dragons to the Statue of Liberty. Advanced reservations are required, sobook your timed entrynow.
至于令人恐惧?你听说过The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, right? You can visit the real village of Sleepy Hollow. Or, head to nearby Tarrytown where昏昏欲睡的空心作者华盛顿·欧文(Washington Irving)生活。他的历史悠久的家将在本季节装饰。怪异的szn。
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