Crisp, cool weather and brightly colored foliage make fall the perfect
time to travel. Whether you head to the mountains to spot the changing
leaves or flock to sunny shores to soak up a few more days on the
beach before winter sets in, there are plenty of options for you to
enjoy this fantastic season in the US.
Travel restrictions and guidelines are changing as the coronavirus
pandemic continues to evolve, so be sure to check with any
destinations, hotels, or attractions to ensure they'll be open when
you visit.
Fall is an ideal time to visit California's wine country. Wine lovers
will want to tour the area's vineyards and wineries – cloaked in
beautiful red, orange, and yellow foliage at this time of year — or
take a ride on the open-air Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley.
Take a break from the wineries and go for an easy hike on the Bodega
Head Trail for sweeping ocean and bay views and be sure to grab some
fresh seafood for lunch.
Escape cooler autumn temperatures for sunny Bermuda this fall. Bermuda
reopened for international travel last summer, and visitors have to
follow a number of health and safety protocols, including showing a
negative COVID-19 PCR test taken prior to arrival (for full
guidelines, visit the Bermuda tourism website).
Bars and restaurants have reopened, and hotels have extensive health
and safety measures in place, so you can enjoy the island's popular
pink-sand beaches in peace.
The Catskill Mountains are practically the perfect fall landscape. Take in the scenery on a hike or scenic drive before checking out the local cideries and breweries. You'll love the culture of the Catskills towns like Livingston Manor, Woodstock, and New Paltz.
Flagstaff is a nature lover's dream in early fall. This Arizona city
is surrounded by national forests, monuments, and parks, so there's
plenty to see and explore at this time of year. Learn about Native
American history and culture at Wupatki National Monument, where
you'll find pueblos that were occupied 900 years ago and visit the
Petrified Forest National Park to see petrified wood and the hills of
the Painted Desert.
Grand Canyon National Park is just an hour and a half away, so you can
easily take a day trip to this incredible national park and enjoy
milder weather and fewer crowds compared to the summer months. If you
visit in September or early October, you can go glamping at the nearby
Under Canvas Grand Canyon, which is open until Oct. 25.
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