Plan a fall trip to one of these off-the-beaten-path destinations. 🍁
LessProvincetown, Massachusetts. 🦞 While in Provincetown, publicist for Cape Cod's Chamber of Commerce Bill DeSousa recommends seeing the tallest all-granite monument in the U.S., the Pilgrim Monument, where the Mayflower Pilgrims first landed in the New World in 1620.
North Andover, Massachusetts. 🍎 Fill your day with fall activities for the whole family at Smolak Farms. Head to the pumpkin patch and snap some pictures in front of the pumpkin tree, grab a cider doughnut, and go for a hayride.
Lancaster, located in New Hampshire’s Great North Woods region, offers easy access to the White Mountains region with fewer crowds, according to Kris Neilsen, communications manager with the division of travel and tourism department in New Hampshire. Don’t forget to check out historic covered bridges such as Mt. Orne and Mechanic Street, she said.
For a “quintessential country vibe,” head to Sandwich, NH, where folks will find fewer crowds and “amazing photo ops with rock walls lining the roadway and incredible mountain backdrops.” Visitors can check out locally-made ice cream at Sandwich Creamery.
Damariscotta is described as what “may just be the perfect fall getaway” by director of the Maine Office of Tourism Carolann Ouellette. Take in exciting water activities with an Oyster Farm and Seal Watching Tour, or Oyster and Wine Cruise with Damariscotta River Cruises.
Speaking of hidden gems, you can find them in Bethel, ME. Rent a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard from Bethel Outdoor Adventure and watch stunning fall foliage from the Androscoggin River as you pass by. Learn more about the history of Maine with visits to the Bethel Historical Society and Maine Mineral and Gem Museum.
Manchester, set between the Taconic and Green Mountain ranges, is an excellent place for viewing foliage, according to Joshua Halman, forest health program manager for the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation.
In Vermont, hike the trails at the Barr Hill Nature Preserve, one of the highest points in Greensboro, and head to Jasper Hill Farm for fall activities and a sampling of award-winning cheeses. 🧀
In Lincoln, RI, visitors can check out the Hearthside House, a historic museum adjacent to one of the filming locations for “Hocus Pocus 2,” suggested Robin Erickson, senior director of advertising and public relations for Rhode Island Commerce.
This one's not for the faint of heart. If you’re looking for some spooky fun leading up to Halloween, take a tour of the home that inspired The Conjuring Universe, located right in Burrillville, RI.