If you have never traveled during the fall season, you have no idea what you are missing. There are so many benefits to traveling this time of the year. For instance, popular tourist spots are more affordable and there is less of a crowd that during the summer months. If you haven’t taken a vacation yet this year or you want to take one last getaway before the cold and snow hits, fall is definitely the right time to do so. Obviously it is a bit of a challenge when kids are at school, but you can take advantage of those long weekend holidays: Thanksgiving, or any off days the school might have.
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Here are some of the best budget destinations for fall
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
September and October are the best months to visit Hot Springs Village because of its foliage that features hues of red, orange and gold. Hot Springs Village is located on 26,000 acres in the Ouachita Mountains. The village features 11 lakes, 3 beaches, over 20 miles of trails and 2 full-service marinas. According to hotels.com, you can save over $20 per night comparing the fall rates with the summer rates. For instance, the Econo Lodge Inn and Suites is only $58 a night in October as compared to $79 a night in July.
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson provides you with all the sights and sounds of the city at a reasonable price during the fall months. Tucson not only has an invigorating culture, but also scenic forests, deserts and national parks. Tucson features several annual autumn events including the Annual Helldorado Days, the Fall Pumpkin Celebration and the Annual Buckelew Farm Pumpkin Festival and Corn Maze. According to hotels.com, you can save over $50 per night comparing the fall rates with the summer rates. For example, the Quality Inn and Suites is only $44 a night in October as compared to $96 a night in July.
Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County is home to several coastal gems including Palm Bay, Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. During the fall months, this bargain destination can save you over $55 a night for lodging. According to hotels.com, the Best Western Cocoa Beach Hotel and Suites is only $95 a night in October as compared to $154 a night in July. Brevard County is filled with all kinds of fun attractions including the Brevard Zoo, Liberty Bell Memorial Museum and the Cocoa Beach Pier.
Travel is best done in the autumn because it is peaceful and reasonably priced. Beautiful foliage and bargains may be found at Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.
I’m a bit biased, having lived in New England my whole life (New Hampshire and now Maine), but I do think fall is the best time to travel and see the beautiful foliage, especially for people who don’t get to see it in their own states. I never get tired of seeing it, year after year!
I love visiting places to see all the beautiful fall colors and to enjoy the outdoors.
Tucson looks and sounds amazing! Great idea.
I would love to travel more. I need to check out your fall destination list.
I have never been to any of those places yet. I hope that someday my family can visit and explore those beautiful states. .
i’ll be attempting to head to the east coast of florida on my birthday. thanks for the tips.
Love fall, and love all theses new places to add to my travel list. Pinning right now!
What are the Beautiful photos. I am super stressed this past few weeks and i think i need a vacation.
I would have never thought of Arkansas! Great!
I need to do this with the family
Beautiful photos – lovely post
Florida sounds great at this time of the year! I would love to go there and visit all those awesome places.
Thank you for this. We used to go to a pumpkin festival in Heber, AZ. They closed down so I am looking forward to looking into the pumpkin festival you mentioned in AZ.
Great ideas, we’ve been in australia last fall season, my family enjoyed.
I have been to Hot Springs, but not to the village. Sounds great.
I have always wanted to see a launch. It must be so exciting!
Such awesome photos! Must look into these options! Thanks!
My husband has gotten a tour of Cape Canaveral but I think my son would LOVE to see a launch!
Oh this would be so fun, something we have not yet experienced
i’ve always wanted to go to arkansas!
Wow breath taking photos! I really enjoyed this! And vacay on a budget is just what I need
I spoil myself on vacations and stay at fancy hotels. That is my one splurge.
Are these all your own photos? The picture of Arizona looks stunning I would love to visit!
Must say I want to use your photographer as these pictures are breath taking. I hope to one day go to Florida and visit the space station. Also maybe see a launch.
I have been to Cape Canavral, but I have never seen a rocket launch. It’s on my bucket list.