Fall is here, and for those of you who haven’t had enough of summer vacation, this is your chance to get away and enjoy all that fall has to offer.

Fall Foliage Tours

Whether you drive yourself or take a tour bus, there’s nothing like seeing the changing seasons reflected in the changing color of the leaves. Of course, some places have better color than other places, and the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont are considered some of the best areas in the United States to take a foliage tour. of autumn with the Kancamagus Scenic Byway in New Hampshire, known as one of the best places in the world to view spectacular fall foliage.

But New England isn’t the only game in town, as stunning fall foliage can also be seen in places like the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and North Carolina, the Lost Maples Natural Area in Texas, and the Lake of the Ozarks. , Mo.

You can drive your car, walk, bike, or let someone else be your guide on tours from one to eight days.

halloween celebrations

It used to be that Halloween was reserved for just the kids. Not anymore. Halloween has also become a big holiday for adults, with adult Halloween celebrations in most major cities. However, a few cities have become must-see places for Halloween: New York City, West Hollywood, and Las Vegas.

New York:

For 33 years, New York City has hosted one of the largest public Halloween celebrations in the United States with the New York Village Halloween Parade, where anyone in costume is encouraged to join bands, puppets and dancers. for a parade in Greenwich Village. The Halloween Parade is so popular that it has been voted “The Biggest Event on Earth on October 31st” by Events International, as well as being ranked third by Citysearch as the best event in New York City.

West Hollywood:

This Halloween celebration takes place on Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood, which has a large gay and lesbian population. The celebration usually lasts for several days, with events such as “Doggy Dress Up” contests for your pet, a drag race (in high heels), and a costume party on Halloween night, billed as the “Halloween Event”. world’s largest outdoor arena for adults.”

Vegas:

Let’s be honest; Las Vegas is fun any time of year. But, for those who love Halloween and the occasional trip to Vegas, a trip to Vegas on Halloween is doubly fun. Not for the faint of heart is the “Fetish Fantasy Halloween Ball,” held on October 27, 2007. It’s been going on for 12 years and has won numerous accolades, including being named “One of the Top 10 Events in the world”. by the Travel Channel and “One of the 5 events to attend before you die” by Maxim Magazine.

For those who want something a little more sedate, many of the casinos have special Halloween celebrations, and you can always take the “Haunted Las Vegas Tour,” which is a 2.5-hour tour of Las Vegas’ favorite haunted spots. Vegas. The tour begins in the Celebrity Room at the Greek Isles Hotel & Casino and runs every Saturday and Thursday. Call 702-737-5540 for more information.

Thanksgiving

While many people stay home for Thanksgiving or travel back to their hometowns to celebrate with family and friends, some people like to travel for Thanksgiving and get a taste of the holidays and traditions Thanksgiving in other parts of the country. Where would you like to travel this Thanksgiving?

Plymouth, Massachusetts:

Plymouth was the site of the first Thanksgiving, so naturally it’s a place you might want to consider for your Thanksgiving celebration. You may want to arrive the weekend before Thanksgiving to take part in “America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade” and “New England Food Festival.”

New York City, New York

You’ve seen it on TV, now experience it live. Escape to New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and join more than two million people who line the streets to watch the festivities. If you don’t like being up close and personal with the crowds, get a hotel room along the parade route and watch it from your room upstairs.

San francisco California:

There are no pilgrims here, but what you will find are excellent restaurants, such as the Carnelian Room, fifty-two stories above the city. But, the real reason to come to San Francisco for Thanksgiving is what happens after Thanksgiving: shopping! And no place is better for shopping than San Francisco’s Union Square, which is block after block of great shopping experiences. Stay at a hotel in the Union Square area and you can shop, drop off your items, and shop some more.

The above, of course, is just a small sampling of fall getaways. Just be sure to take it easy after your trip, you want to be fully rested for your winter getaway.