There is no better way to explore the natural beauty that New England has to offer than with a road trip. Fall road trips in New England are especially popular because they allow drivers to explore and experience the unrivaled fall colors that decorate the local landscapes. Plan a Northeast fall road trip this year and enjoy the full experience for yourself.
Overnight in Fly Creek, NY
Fly Creek, New York, offers a variety of charming activities that are perfect for an authentic New England experience. Taste cider, sauces, and cheese at the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, sip local wines at Pail Shop Vineyards, or take a stroll in the crisp fall air at Fairy Springs Park.
Angry Orchard Tour
Apple cider has been made in the Hudson Valley for more than 200 years. Angry Orchard makes more than 10 varieties of hard cider at its Walden, NY, Cider House. Book a tour of the facility to see how the cider is made, enjoy tasty samples, and take in the natural surroundings.
Haunted Huguenot Street
Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, NY, is considered one of the most haunted sites in the Hudson Valley. Plan your visit for October, when Haunted Huguenot Street tours bring the chilling stories of 18th-century historic houses to life through a series of theatrical vignettes.
The Great Jack-o-Lantern Blaze
The Great Jack-o-Lantern Blaze is one of the Hudson Valley’s most popular Halloween events. Taking place in Croton-on-Hudson on the grounds of the Van Cortlandt Manor, the event consists of more than 7,000 illuminated, hand-carved pumpkins that are brought to life with sound, lights, and audio.
Ellms Family Farm
A Christmas tree farm for more than 35 years, Ellms Family Farm in Ballston Spa expanded its repertoire to include fall family fun. Fall visitors can pick their own pumpkins, get lost in a corn maze, and enjoy the Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru.
Salem Witch Trial Museums and City Tours
No fall tour of New England is complete without a stop in historic Salem, Massachusetts. While visitors flock to Salem year-round, a trip in the fall can include haunted attractions and Halloween-specific frights to go along with tours of local witch trial museums.
Witch Trials of Connecticut
More than 40 years before Salem’s infamous witch trials, Connecticut played host to its own. Both Fairfield and Westport held witch trials in the 1640’s, with more than 43 trials that resulted in 16 executions. Take a driving tour and be sure to stop by Edward’s Pond in Fairfield, where several of the trials took place.
Legoland New York Resort
For autumn activities that are more fun than spooky, plan a stop at Legoland New York Resort in Goshen. With seven themed lands and Halloween holiday activities like trick-or-treating all throughout October, the park provides fun for the whole family.
Six Flags Fright Fest
Each Halloween, Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, NY, hosts Fright Fest. This seasonal thrill includes haunted houses as well as scare zones with zombies and ghouls roaming the park after dark. Best of all, AAA members enjoy discounted admission to all Six Flags parks year-round.
Star Trek Stage & Set Tour
Star Trek fans do not need to go all the way to Hollywood to experience a bit of sci-fi Tinsel Town magic. In Ticonderoga, NY, Star Trek superfan James Crawley painstakingly recreated sets from the original series and opened them to the public for tours as well as special Star Trek events.
Overnight with Wine & Beer Tastings and Letchworth
A western New York overnight adventure is the perfect excuse for a fall road trip. Visit New York Kitchen in Canandaigua for a tour of New York’s produce and agricultural scene, take a hike in the 14,427-acre Letchworth State Park, and plan to tour the Sonnenburg Gardens & Mansion Historic Park to soak in some local color.
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