Autumn is an incredibly busy time of year. In September, most of us are returning to our school and work routines, and by November we’ve already switched over to holiday-mode. It’s hard to imagine adding any more chaos to the mix, but hear us out: fall is one of the best times to travel in the US. Popular tourist spots are less crowded than they were a few months prior, the weather is more comfortable once the heat has broken, and don’t even get us started on the foliage. Here are some of our favorite spots to take a quick fall weekend getaway.
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is beautiful any time of year, but we find it to be a much more pleasant destination when the summer heat has gone. Special fall tours of the city are held throughout October, and we especially love to visit the farmer’s market, which runs until the end of November.
Woodstock, Vermont
We’d be remiss not to mention a foliage-centered spot, and Woodstock is definitely one of the best. The town is also home to several orchards for picking your own apples and the famous Billing’s Farm, where you can play pumpkin bowling.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe has some of the best fall festivals in the country. The weather is ideal throughout the month of October, and the Harvest Festival, International Balloon Fiesta, and Wine and Chile Fiesta are all worth the trip.