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Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

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Along with the autumn equinox comes a nip in the air, sweater weather, apple picking, and of course, leaf peeping.

Beautiful Places for Fall Foliage Within 5 Hours of NYC

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Fall has arrived, with all of the pumpkin spice-flavored items, cozy sweaters, and signature changing colors that make us eager to leave summer (and its intense heat) behind.

Beautiful Places for Fall Foliage Within 5 Hours of Las Vegas 

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Fall Foliage

From road trips to local guides, here's everything you need to enjoy the great autumn outdoors and see the most beautiful fall foliage in your part of the country (plus the best times to see it).

Fall Foliage in the US: Autumnal Guide to the Outdoors

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Foliage is undoubtedly one of fall's biggest attractions, especially if you live in New York state and enjoy nature-filled weekend getaways.

Here's the Status of Fall Foliage Across New York State This Week

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We can blame a lot on the pandemic, but one thing that’s definitely changed for—dare we say it—the better is how we travel.

The Best U.S. Cities for a Weekend Trip

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In a world of competing fall destinations—with so many adorable small towns vying for the best apple picking, leaf peeping, and pumpkin chuckin—we found the ultimate fall road trip experience.

We Finally Did It: We Found the Most Fall Road Trip Ever

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Along with dining at Jersey City’s best restaurants, one of our favorite things to do in New Jersey this time of year is, of course, throw on our favorite autumnal sweaters, grab our best pals, and head to an apple orchard.

Where to Go Apple Picking in New Jersey This Fall

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Las Vegas has always been a place that operates by popular demand.

Broadacres Is a Destination for Latino Culture and Cuisine in North Las Vegas

While pumpkin spice and corn are the new popular kids, nothing screams fall in New York State like apple picking.

Where to Go Apple Picking Just Outside of NYC

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Walt Disney World may be “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” but that magic doesn’t come cheap.

How to Go Big at Disney Parks Without Going Broke

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From national forests and state parks to historic sites and a suburban arboretum—Illinois has it all.

The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Illinois

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Long before contemporary roller coasters were hurling guests through the air at face-peeling speed, American theme parks were places of pastoral leisure and simple pleasures, involving things like picnics and penny arcades.

This Little-Known Theme Park Is Basically the Dollywood of New England

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After a summer of heat waves and hot spells, the return of Pumpkin Spice Lattes couldn’t come soon enough.

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Beautiful Places for Fall Foliage Within 5 Hours of NYC

Leaf peeping season has arrived.

Beautiful Places for Fall Foliage Within 5 Hours of Las Vegas

Marvel at the gorgeous changing colors of fall at these nature spots across Nevada.

Here's the Status of Fall Foliage Across New York State This Week

A new map is released every Wednesday during foliage season.

The Best U.S. Cities for a Weekend Trip

If you’re working for the weekend, better make it count!

We Finally Did It: We Found the Most Fall Road Trip Ever

From apple whiskey to suspended bicycling.

Where to Go Apple Picking in New Jersey This Fall

Escape the five boroughs for a bounty of farms and orchards in the Garden State.

Broadacres Is a Destination for Latino Culture and Cuisine in North Las Vegas

Music, mayhem, and ridiculously good carnitas tacos at Broadacres Marketplace.

Where to Go Apple Picking Just Outside of NYC

Beyond bushels, these great city escapes also offer corn mazes, hayrides, apple cider donuts, and more.

How to Go Big at Disney Parks Without Going Broke

Beat the Mouse in his own house.

The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Illinois

Buckle up and hit the road for soaring architectural feats, breathtaking naturescapes, and more.

This Little-Known Theme Park Is Basically the Dollywood of New England

Old-timey charm meets break-neck speeds at Canobie Lake Park.

America's Best Places to See Fall Colors (That Aren't in New England)

Leaf peeping knows no borders.