Whether you’re a leaf peeper, a cool weather hiker or fall-festival goer, traveling in fall has so many pluses. Lots of places are less crowded, most of the US is enjoying moderate weather (think sweater weather, if you will) and of course the fall colors are in bloom, even in Florida! According to US News and World and Travel + Leisure, these are some of the best places to head this fall:
The Berkshires: While Thousand Trails Sturbridge is not technically in The Berkshires, it’s close enough that your glamping cottage accommodation here is the perfect home base when exploring this part of New England. And of course, the driving in the area is going to be as picture perfect as a postcard. The Berkshire Botanical Garden is having a Harvest Fest October 12-13 with all kinds of events including hay rides, food trucks, a beer garden, craft vendors, and a plant sale. There are also plenty of biking and hiking trails, farm stands, and scenic drive opportunities. The town of Sturbridge will host the 34th Annual Harvest Festival on the town common October 19-20. Crafter, artisans, specialty food vendors and farm fresh items will be on hand.
Santa Barbara: Any time of year sounds good for a trip to this beautiful California destination, but according to Travel + Leisure, fall is great thanks to the weather and the wineries! From farmers markets with an abundance of fall’s best to a variety of events, Santa Barbara is hopping this time of year. The Santa Barbara Zoo hosts Boo at the Zoo October 18-27 and the Santa Barbara Harbor and Seafood Festival is set for October 19 which features locally caught seafood and live music. Pick up a pumpkin to decorate (two patch options include Lane Farms and Big Wave Dave’s), tour the local wineries or enjoy the Urban Wine Trail which is comprised of the tasting rooms located within the downtown SB area. Book a cottage at Pacific Dunes Ranch and enjoy day trips to “America’s Riviera” this autumn.
Acadia National Park: Coming in at #13 on the US News and World list, Acadia National Park gets the nod for both fall colors as well as the cooler weather making hikes and climbs here more enjoyable. Book a stay in a glamping cabin at Mt. Desert Narrows Camping Resort or Narrows Too Camping Resort. Bike the loop that takes you around Jordan Pond which promises scenic foliage as well as gorgeous reflections of said foliage on the pond’s surface. Enjoy some fall beach time at Sand Beach within the Park – you can actually drive here and park in the adjacent lot. In town, meaning charming Bar Harbor, fall visitors can enjoy a Bar Harbor Ghost Tour (barharborghosttours.com) or sample the best of Maine’s culinary offerings with a foodie tour (mainefoodietours.com).
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