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85 Fall Getaways: One Is Guaranteed To Get You Out Of The House

Fall, our favorite season, is here, easing the chaos of summer fun, nonstop kids, and constant spending. Whether you’re raising toddlers, teens, or savoring an empty nest, the...

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Waiter carrying three beer steins through Oktoberfest crows. Photo by Motointermedia c. pixabay.
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The Real Oktoberfest

Cologne is known for Carnival, Berlin has its Film Festival, and Munich -- where they adopted the beer purity law in 1516 -- may be the epicenter of Oktoberfest....

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Hikers approach the blue ice Matanuska Glacier to explore its crevasses and caverns.
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10 Best Winter Activities in Alaska

From November to April, unique winter activities in Alaska make America’s 49th state one of its most desirable adventure destinations. Dying to see the Northern Lights? You may....

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Surviving Halloween Horror Nights at Universal

Having survived a night of gleeful terror at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights, I can report that #HHN is a blast. Before you die, take just...

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The Victorian style front porch and bright red door of the Virginia Hotel in Cape May, NJ. Photo c. Virginia Hotel
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Cape May, New Jersey Attractions Lure Families

Picturesque, Victorian style homes, quiet lanes, and family attractions go hand in hand in Cape May, New Jersey. The beautiful seaside getaway I visited with my...

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California Haunted Houses and Halloween Happiness

Discover ghosts, goblins and Halloween costumes along with ghoulishly fun frights at California haunted houses, theme parks and other Halloween venues. Since the fright industry...

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Family group enjoying the outdoor firepit and s'mores at the RumFish Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Photo c. Tradewinds Resorts
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Family Reunion Planning: 6 Steps to Stress-Free Success

Are you in charge of doing the family reunion planning this year? If so, here's my in-depth guide to get you started. With...

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Haunted Houses, Halloween Ideas and Weekend Breaks

Wondering if our directory of Halloween ideas will help you get your fright on? Across the country, discover the wide variety of haunted houses for kids and other organized Halloween...

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Teens love apples too.
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Massachusetts Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy

Massachusetts apple farms are the ideal destination if you're looking for a bargain staycation. Make it u-pick fruit farm daytrip or plan a weekend at a family...

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The Guild House Hotel in Philadelphia features a Haunted Guestroom you can book over Halloween week. Photo c. VisitPA
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Halloween Fun and Frights in Philly, Scranton, Lancaster & Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

It's almost Halloween, that time of year when families search for Pennsylvania haunted houses. It's when kids don their costumes and head out looking...

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Tractor rides are very popular on U Pick weekends at Alstede Farms
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Apple Picking In New York Tri-State Area: Farms To PYO And Enjoy

Late summer and early fall are perfect for apple picking in New York Tri-state and metro area U-Pick farms. According to Lawnstarter.com, New York is #2 in the nation in the number...

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Apple Picking And Pick Your Own Pumpkins

Apple and pumpkin picking U-Pick farms and local orchards are among Fall's...

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Mom and baby enjoy Boo at the Zoo event at New York's Bronx Zoo, photo by Julie Larsen-Maher c. WCS.
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Halloween in New York City for Free And Cheap Fun

Starting in early September, carved pumpkins, spooky ghosts and candy treats mark Halloween in New York City. Best yet, ghostly elves spread the spirit of autumn across the five...

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Utah Haunted Houses and Spooky Fun

Kids and teens looking for scary Utah haunted houses in rural locales or spooky urban Halloween fun? Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah towns...

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Legoland characters greet visitors to the LEGOLAND Florida theme park where Halloween festivities are the top fall attraction.
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Orlando Haunted Houses and Spooky Thrills in Orlando

From as early as August through to early November, Orlando at Halloween is one of the most spooktacular destinations in the country. The country's leading theme park designers...

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Charlie Brown and Snoopie ride the historic East Broad Top Railway to find a Halloween pumpkin. Photo c. Matthew Malkiewicz for East Broad Railroad Foundation
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24 Fabulous Fall Getaways For 2024

Fall is a fabulous time to get away without busting the budget, whether you want to take the kids apple picking and leaf peeping, head to a festival, or revel in your first trip...

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Clowns and ghouls play on the thrill rides and around concession stands at Six Flags parks for the Halloween holidays.
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Halloween Events and Six Flags Fright Fest Extreme at Great Adventure Themepark

This year, Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey is back to its old haunts during the annual Fright Fest Extreme. It's bigger and better than...

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Vintage photo of girls dressed like twin vampires trick or treating at Pickerings Wharf in Salem, Massachusetts.
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Halloween Witches In Salem, Massachusetts

In search of Halloween witches in Salem, Massachusetts? Ready to give up the Sunday football game to take the kids exploring? Nothing is as Halloween focused as

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Haunted houses designed for all ages add to the Halloween magic. Photo c. Noes Cucho for pixabay.
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Houston Halloween Fun And Autumn Weekends

Autumn is the season to start planning the ghost stories you're going to share with the family on a scary Houston Halloween family break in Texas.

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Spooky looking bridge at sunset leads to Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge Halloween, Haunted Houses, and Halloween Fun

Start weaving your ghost tales now so you're all set for a spooky Baton Rouge Halloween weekend break. Baton Rouge is the perfect budget getaway with your...

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Guest with Finnegan, one of the llamas who enjoy the breakfast walk at the Mountain View Grand spa resort in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
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Mountain View Grand: A Luxury New Hampshire Spa Resort Keeps It Simple

New Hampshire’s Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa has all the ingredients for a family holiday at a luxury New Hampshire spa resort. Whether you want a five-course chef’s...

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Leaf Peeker’s Guide To America’s Fall Foliage

Fall foliage tours and affordable leaf peeping road trips are easy to plan if you use this How-To, Where-To Leaf Peeker's Guide with tips on the best places to see leaf colors...

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Upstate New York Halloween Getaways

Within a few hours of well-lit Manhattan, the dark dreary forests, fog-shrouded bogs and upstate New York Halloween haunts come to life for spooky autumn thrills. Explore the tranquil...

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Scary figure in clown outfit and yellow poncho walks with balloon at Scarywood, at Silverwood theme park in Idaho. Photo c. Visit Idaho.
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Fall Frights And Halloween Fun In Idaho

Shhh… even fans of “Twilight” may not realize how to find Halloween fun in Idaho. Did you know Idaho is the 14th largest state by land mass but has only...

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Pennsylvania Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy

September and October are our favorite months to tour the Pennsylvania apple farms for u-pick fruit and pumpkins. Plan a day in the fields to round out a long...

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Miniature horses tow a sheepcamp in the Trailing of the Sheep Big Sheep Parade, Ketchum, Idaho
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The Sheep Of Sun Valley

Fall in love with the sheep of Sun Valley any time of year and especially in October. That’s when thousands come down from the mountains to southern Idaho for the Trailing...

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Autumn Adventures In A Corn Maze

Visit a farm with a huge corn maze the kids can puzzle on for a great autumn family getaway. Our favorite farms feature Escape Rooms carved into living cornstalks as the main attraction....

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Autumn Interludes and Fall Family Festivals

Meet some uniquely American, slightly eccentric fall family festivals and plan an autumn interlude with the kids. We encourage travelers of any age to exfoliate...

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Baby boy looks at pumpkin in his lap.
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Illinois Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy

Drive with us to U-Pick apple farms in the Illinois countryside. Pick a farm near Rockford, Caledonia, Winnebago...

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Washington Apple Pick: Your Guide to Fruitful Adventures

The late summer and early fall is apple picking time at the Washington apple orchards and u-pick farms and pumpkin patches surrounding the city...

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California Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy

The late summer and early fall is apple picking time for San Francisco and Bay Area families. Start with our list of California apple farms and u-pick pumpkin fields in Mendocino,...

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Costumed characters and kids at Worlds of Fun.
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Spooktacular Halloween Fun in Kansas City – A Family-Friendly Guide

Every October brings the expectation of a great Halloween, especially in places like Kansas City where the fun crosses over from Missouri to Kansas and...

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Visit Mallorca with kids during the off season to discover uncrowded beaches and milder temperatures. Photo c. effekt99 for pixabay
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The Best Spanish Destinations to Visit as a Family

Spain is the perfect vacation destination for families. The country has a wide range to offer, including an incredible culture to immerse yourself and your family in. While Spain...

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The Santa Float makes its first holiday appearance at Philadelphia's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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All American Thanksgiving Events and Celebrations

FTF's A-Z guide to local festivals and Thanksgiving events, from traditional eats to marathons, is your Thanksgiving recipe for fun.

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Roswell crash site model is on show at the International UFO Museum in Roswell.
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Exploring Roswell Alien Attractions: UFO History and Cosmic Fun

Embark on an otherworldly journey as we delve into Roswell alien attractions, a fusion of UFO history and cosmic festivities. From the enigmatic Roswell UFO incident to the renowned...

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Road Trip USA: Leaf Peeking in New England

New England's beautiful display of foliage and charming towns make Vermont and New Hampshire perfect choices for a New England leaf peeping family road trip. In autumn, the friendly...

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Very enthusiastic crowd in the stands at the Camel Races in Virginia City, Nevada. Photo c. Liz Huntington for VisitVirginiaCityNV.com
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Bring the Kids to See Camels in Virginia City

Time travel to see camels in Virginia City, a Nevada town that offers families the chance to experience what life was like in a 19th-century mining boomtown. Yes,...

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Dark street with a huge illuminated skeleton is part of the scenery on the Woodlock Pines Haunted Hayride. Photo c. Woodloch.com
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Haunted Weekend In Pennsylvania At Woodloch Pines

In October, my father promised me we would go on a haunted weekend. One Friday after school, after driving about two hours from New York in the dark on a winding and foggy road,...

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