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Fall is one of my favorite times of year to travel. Why you might ask?
Well number one reason is because we don’t get fall here in Florida. While I love the sunshine and warm weather, I absolutely love taking a long weekend trip away from the heat to somewhere with a bit of chill in the air.
Here are my top 5 fall trip recommendations. All of which are an easy getaway for my fellow Floridians.
- Ellijay, GA
- If you recall a few years back. I took a wonderful long weekend girls trip up to the Blue Ridge Mountains. We stayed in the cutest town called Ellijay, a doable drive from the West Coast of Florida. From the apple orchards to the wineries, and even white water rafting; there was so much to see and do in these Georgia Mountain towns. Be sure to check out my full blog post on Why Ellijay, GA needs to be on your Fall Bucket List.
- Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill
- If you find yourself in Charlotte area during fall be sure to check out Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill. Located about an hour outside of Charlotte, you’ll be more than happy you made the trip once you try their famous apple cinnamon donuts. Check out our full review here.
- Asheville, NC
- While I have yet to visit Asheville during the fall, it is top of my bucket list. This mountain town gets incredibly popular during the fall season as they are famous for their leaves changing color. From hiking to brewery hopping, you won’t get bored in Asheville.
- Nashville, TN
- While not a typical fall getaway, there is never a bad time to visit Nashville. The cooler weather, live music, and local outdoor venues make this a perfect long weekend getaway from just about anywhere, and especially Florida. Be sure to check out Arrington Vineyard which is just a short drive outside of Nashville. Nothing screams fall to be like being at a winery.
- Halloween Horror Nights and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- If you cannot sneak away out of the state but want to get in on the Halloween fun be sure to check out some of the special events happening at the Orlando area theme parks. For those with a bit more edge and like a good scare be sure to check out Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights. And those with kids or a kid at heart check out Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World.
