Fall vacations can be terrific. If your kids aren't in school, autumn is a great chance to enjoy lower prices and fewer crowds, and in many places, weather in early autumn is as nice as summer. The Caribbean and Hawaii offer bargain rates. Those with kids in school can still get away for a weekend of "leaf-peeping", or Halloween events, or a Thanksgiving feast.
New England offers great weekend getaways for families: from fall foliage outings to corn mazes, apple-picking, and of course the whole month of October is now Halloween season.
Ten ideas for fall vacations, in varied destinations (--New England, Florida, Caribbean, the Rockies and more.)
October Vacation ideas for families.
Autumn is a fine time for weekend getaways --or longer trips, for families not tied to school schedules-- and fall foliage vacations can be fun and affordable. Parents can ooh and aahh over the color show, while kids get some good times in The Great Outdoors. Read about finding the best weeks, fall foliage in New England, Ohio, the Rockies, and more.
Enjoy New Hampshire's White Mountains at the Appalachian Mountain Club's Highland Center, at Crawford Notch. All-inclusive packages include lodging, meals, fall foliage hikes, nature activities, and free use of outdoors gear.
Plan a weekend fall vacation getaway around a visit to a corn maze: a fun way to get out into the country. Many mazes have pumpkin patches or playgrounds, too. Night-time hours are fun for teens (bring flashlights.)
Throughout October, virtually every city has Halloween events, at zoos, children's museums, and more; haunted houses, too. Meanwhile, theme parks go all out for Halloween (though some are too scary for little kids). Or try a weekend getaway at a country inn, with family Halloween festivities.
Catch the last chance for a fall vacation: ideas for wonderful Thanksgiving weekends, from country getaways to beach resorts.
Fall foliage in Ohio begins in mid-September, and the state has 125 species of deciduous trees that change from summer green to the autumn color show. Seven Ohio State Park Resorts --operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts-- offer affordable packages for "leaf-peeping".
Another fun activity, to enjoy on a weekend getaway in New England: About.com's Guide for New England for visitors lists apple-picking spots in every state. You can also find lodgings ideas, at her site.
This giant parade started in 1905 with a single float, and is now almost 6 km long. Often coincides with American Thanksgiving.
Seven Ohio State Park Resorts --operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts-- are offering affordable fall vacation packages for "leaf-peeping".
Corn mazes are designed not only to be fun on the ground, but also to make a great picture from an aerial view: see photos.
Fall Travel Ideas for families - overview.
