View fall colors. Where there are deciduous trees, there are fall colors to enjoy. From coast to coast, trees in forests and city parks display Mother Nature's colorful bounty. Rent a cottage for a weekend or pack a picnic lunch and head to the hills to fully experience the changing colors of the season. Many state tourism sites, including VermontVacation, publish up-to-date foliage reports during the fall, providing visitors with current information about where to see the best colors.
Book a trip to the big city. With people returning to work or school and the summer vacation rush over, you'll have less crowds to compete with when visiting major cities. Also, heat and humidity that plague some big American cities during the summer has left once autumn arrives. Travel to New York City to see a Broadway play or watch pumpkin carvers at work in Central Park. Jet to San Francisco to walk on the Golden Gate Bridge or travel to nearby Napa Valley for a wine tasting tour.
Plan a camping trip. Book a campsite in a New England state, like Massachusetts, to view the colorful fall foliage, or stay close to home and book a camp site at a nearby state park. While camping, take time to enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing or hiking.
Observe birds. Bird watching is a growing activity among many outdoor enthusiasts as it allows participants not only to observe birds in their natural environment, but experience the natural beauty of the outdoors. If you are a bird watcher, consider visiting Montana. The state has several bird watching trails, including the West Yellowstone Birding Trail. Not only does this trail allow you to watch birds, but you will also see other animals such as elk and deer, which are active during the fall season.
