Consider these U.S. cities for fall travel once the leaves start to turn.
So pack up yourfall travel essentials.
Beer aficionados, however, might be forgiven for never noticing any trees.
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Fall here brings a series of beer festivals, including theDenver Oktoberfestand theGreat American Beer Festival.
Dig in at Portland’s acclaimed foodie-paloozaHarvest on the Harbor.
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Autumn in New York.
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“Why does it seem so inviting?”
One reason may be the pastoral bliss one can find inCentral Park.
But come fall,hotelprices plummet, with the cheapest rates typically found during September.
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And you often get better weather in fall than summer, which can be prey to foggy June Gloom.
Check outConway Family Wines, which sits on Stearns Wharf, right over the ocean.
you’re able to celebrate all fall, however, along Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail.
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For a non-alcoholic stroll, check out the foliage in Iroquois Park (designed byFrederick Law Olmsted).
In October, the annualJack-O-Lantern Spectaculardisplays 5,000 carved and glowing pumpkins worth staying until dark to see.
you might peruse the latest titles at beloved bookstores like the outdoorBrattle Book Shopor theTrident Booksellers & Cafe.
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This is also thebest time of yearto grab some apple cider doughnuts fromRed Apple Farmat the Boston Public Market.
Here you could also attend theHarvest Partyin October, which includes a buffet dinner and live music.
The city is more than just Disney and Universal, however.
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While the actual summer months here are chilly and foggy, fall tends to be warm and sunny.
The only possible drawback during autumn?
Rates (especially at business hotels) can be higher, since its peak season for conferences.
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Unlike many other Alaska towns, Anchorage doesnt close up shop just because summer is over.
And by night, you’re able to start seeing thenorthern lights.
Another perk of the off-season: you might saddle up withVirginia Beach Horsebackfor rides on the sand.
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you could sample some excellent results atHopworks.
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