FALL FOLIAGE AND GHOULISH GETAWAYS
CHECK OUT THESE HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL ESCAPES FOR AN AUTUMNAL ADVENTURE .
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With crisp , cool days and cozy nights , the first signs of autumn can be a welcome retreat from the dog days of summer . It ’ s a time of year for comfy sweaters and hardy meals accompanied by the soundtrack of crunchy leaves and the scent of pumpkin spice everything . For some , the change of season inspires a yearning for chills and thrills , while others lean into the warmth and contentment of tradition . Whichever calls to you , there ’ s no denying there ’ s something enchanting about fall .
And with its brilliant colors and the heightened sense of playfulness and curiosity that it inspires , fall is a great time for travel . Whether vacationers are hoping to admire the best foliage the U . S . has to offer or are in search of a real-life scare , these seven destinations are filled to the brim with tricks and treats to uncover .
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