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Celebrate Fall with Fall Vacation Getaways

Fall is here, and for those of you who haven’t had enough of a summer vacation, this is your chance to get away and enjoy all that fall has to offer.

Fall Foliage Tours

Whether you’re driving yourself or taking a tour bus, there’s nothing like watching the seasons change reflected in the changing color of the leaves. Of course, some places have better color than others, and the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont are considered some of the best areas in the United States for a foliage tour of autumn. with Kancamagus Scenic Byway in New Hampshire, known as one of the best places in the world to view spectacular fall foliage.

But, New England isn’t the only game in town, as stunning fall foliage can also be seen in places like the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and North Carolina, the Lost Maples Natural Area in Texas, and Lake of the Los Angeles. Ozarks, Missouri.

You can drive your car, walk, ride your bike, or let someone else be your guide on tours of one to eight days.

Halloween celebrations

It used to be that Halloween was reserved only for children. Not anymore. Halloween has also become a big party for adults, and Halloween celebrations are held for adults in most major cities. However, some cities have become must-see places for Halloween: New York, West Hollywood, and Las Vegas.

New York:

For 33 years, New York City has hosted one of the largest public Halloween celebrations in the United States with New York’s Village Halloween Parade, where anyone in costume is encouraged to join bands, puppets and dancers. for a parade in Greenwich Village. The Halloween parade is so popular that Events International chose it as “The Greatest Event on Earth on October 31st,” as well as being ranked third by Citysearch as the best event in New York City.

West Hollywood:

This Halloween celebration takes place on Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood, which has a large gay and lesbian population. The celebration typically lasts for several days, with events such as “Puppy Costume” contests for your pet dog, a drag race (in high heels), and a costume party on Halloween night, billed as the “event. outdoor Halloween scene for adults in the world. “

Las Vegas:

Let’s be honest; Las Vegas is fun at any time of the year. But, for those who love Halloween and an occasional trip to Las Vegas, a trip to Las Vegas on Halloween is doubly fun. Not for the timid is the “Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball”, held on October 27, 2007. It has been going on for 12 years and has earned numerous accolades, including being named “One of the Top 10 Events in the World”. by Travel Channel and “One of the 5 events to attend before you die” by Maxim magazine.

For those who want something a little more tame, many of the casinos have special Halloween celebrations, and there is always the “Haunted Vegas Tour” that you can take, which is a 2.5 hour tour of your favorite haunted places in Las Vegas. . The tour begins at the Celebrity Room at the Greek Isles Hotel & Casino and runs from Saturday to Thursday. Call 702-737-5540 for more information.

Thanksgiving

While many people stay home for Thanksgiving, or travel back to their hometowns to celebrate with family and friends, some people like to travel for Thanksgiving, sampling the holidays and Thanksgiving traditions in other parts of the country. Where would you like to travel this Thanksgiving?

Plymouth, Massachusetts:

Plymouth was the site of the first Thanksgiving, so naturally it’s a place you might want to consider for your Thanksgiving celebration. You may want to arrive the weekend before Thanksgiving to participate in the “America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade” and the “New England Food Festival.”

New York, New York

You’ve seen it on TV, now live it live. Escape to New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and join more than two million people who line the streets to watch the festivities. If you don’t like being up close and personal with crowds, get a hotel room along the parade route and watch it from your room upstairs.

San francisco California:

There are no pilgrims here, but what you will find are magnificent restaurants, such as the Carnelian Room, fifty-two floors above the city. But the real reason to come to San Francisco for Thanksgiving is what happens after Thanksgiving: shopping! And nowhere does your shopping better than Union Square in San Francisco, which is block after block of great shopping experiences. Stay at a hotel in the Union Square area and you can shop, drop off your goodies, and buy some more.

The above, of course, is just a small sample of fall getaways. Just be sure to take it easy after your trip, you want to be fully rested for your winter getaway.

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