Some places may start as early as mid-September while others don't reach peak until almost Thanksgiving. The exact timing of when to see the peak foliage varies based on where you go, the elevation you're at, local weather conditions, and more. Even in the arid Southwest, you can see fall foliage driving through Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona, Arizona. If you're further north, try the Gold Coast of Michigan. Drive along Scenic Highway 395 in California to see the golden beech trees of Inyo National Forest or the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina for 500 miles of autumn colors. The most iconic routes are around New England, but there are worthwhile drives scattered across the country from coast to coast. And it's almost impossible to get to Whistler without passing through Vancouver, so don't miss out on visiting one of the hippest cities of the Pacific Northwest.Ĭooling temperatures mean it's time to pack the car and grab the kids for a weekend road trip to view fall foliage, and the best part is that you can do so from almost anywhere in the U.S. Not far from Whistler in the town of Pemberton is North Arm Farms, which is fully in pumpkin season in October and makes a perfect excursion to pick up your seasonal gourd. The nearby Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre usually hosts workshops and exhibitions, but it's closed in 2020. Go mountain biking, ziplining, or take a flight with Blackcomb Helicopters for a bird's eye view of the fall foliage below.Īdd in a cultural experience with to your outdoor activities at the Audain Art Museum, which features local art and First Nations works. There are also a number of adrenaline-surging, heart-pumping adventures that your family can enjoy. For a one-of-a-kind night hike, walk around Vallea Lumina, a multi-media forest adventure. Located about 90 minutes outside of Vancouver, Whistler still experiences comfortable temperatures in October and is a picture-perfect location for an autumn hike. The city is called the Gateway to the Rockies, and October is one of the last months to enjoy hiking trails before they're covered in snow for the winter.īritish Columbia's most famous ski resort has plenty to offer outside of the winter months for a fantastic family vacation. Diehard fans of the book or movie can even visit Room 217, which is the actual room Stephen King stayed in and features prominently in the story (it's the most requested room for guests to stay in at the hotel).Īpart from the haunted sleepover, there's plenty of other non-ghostly fall activities around Estes Park for all to enjoy. The hotel is most known as being Stephen King's inspiration for his novel, "The Shining," and guests can take part in organized paranormal investigations or ghost tours to get the full effect. There are plenty of eerie options across the U.S., but perhaps none as infamous as the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. For families that love Halloween and things that go bump in the night, consider spicing up the spooky season with a sleepover at a haunted hotel, inn, or vacation rental.
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