Five Reasons to Love Fall in Virginia

It’s hard to choose a favorite season for traveling in Virginia, but with bright leaves covering the rolling mountains, a crisp feeling in the air, and delicious autumn flavors available at every restaurant, craft brewery, and cidery, we can’t help but feel like Fall in Virginia(link is external) is a top contender.

Take in the Colorful Foliage

The fall foliage in Virginia is spectacular, blanketing the Commonwealth in fiery hues of orange, red, and yellow. You’ll catch these colors earlier in the fall in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, but as the days advance, the foliage begins to move eastward, eventually ending along the coastlines of Virginia. Great spots to see the leaves change include Skyline Drive(link is external) and the Blue Ridge Parkway(link is external). Keep an eye on the Fall Foliage Report(link is external) to get an idea of where the best leaf-peeping is happening.

Tackle the Challenge of a Corn Maze

Puzzle lovers will enjoy conquering a corn maze(link is external) at a Virginia farm during the fall. With varying difficulties, you can find a corn maze that suits your skill, from the easiest routes with the kids to the most challenging field labyrinths that take 4-5 hours to complete. The largest corn maze east of the Mississippi River, Liberty Mills Farm Corn Maze(link is external) spans 32 acres and contains four different trails of increasing difficulty, making the corn maze ideal for visitors of all ages.

Pick-Your-Own at an Orchard or Pumpkin Patch

Pack up the family for a fall adventure to a local pumpkin patch, where they can pick their own from the vines or purchase already-picked pumpkins directly from the farmers, or head to an apple orchard to pluck fresh fruit that can be used in homemade apple cider, pie, or a variety of other fall treats. Located next to historic Monticello in Charlottesville, Carter Mountain Orchard(link is external) has everything apple, including pick-your-own orchards, apple cider for the kids and Bold Rock cider for the adults. Westmoreland Berry Farm(link is external) in Colonial Beach has both pick-your-own apple orchards and pumpkin patches, as well as friendly goats that the kids will love.

Get Spooked at Countless Historically Haunted Destinations

As one of the oldest settlement areas in America, Colonial Williamsburg(link is external) is packed with creepy history that comes to life during the Colonial Ghosts Tour(link is external), ranked one of the top 10 “Bone-Chilling Haunted Tours in the US”. The walking tour takes you to over a dozen haunted locations in the Williamsburg area, and for the bravest visitors, they offer an extended tour with six additional locations, including haunted sites within William & Mary College, the second oldest college in America.

Relax on a Quiet Coastal Getaway

Virginia’s beaches are just as enjoyable during the fall. With less crowds, milder temperatures, affordable prices, and peaceful scenery, Virginia’s beaches are our favorite hidden gems when it comes to travel in the fall.
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