Over the years, fall is the time Ashlee and I travel the most. Obviously this year is quite different, however, we plan to be on the road again as soon as it’s safe to travel. In this best places to visit in the fall guide, I highlight cities we like to visit.
While this best places to visit in the fall guide is US-centric, I also want to share some of my best places to visit in the fall in the world list. London, Paris, and Amsterdam are a few cities I would put on the best places to travel for fall guide.
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Best Credits Cards to Use to Travel this Fall
Generally speaking, most of my spending when traveling during the fall is at restaurants. With that said, I look for cards with high earn rates on dining. The AmEx Gold, Chase Sapphire Reserve, and Citi Premier are cards that check the box for me.
You earn 4x points at restaurants and US grocery stores with the AmEx Gold. The Chase Sapphire Reserve earns 3x points at restaurants and on travel. Citi Premier cardmembers earn 3x points at restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, and on airfare and hotels.
Top 4 Best Fall Vacations in the US
Asheville, North Carolina
Architecture, art, farm-to-table food, hiking, and microbreweries. That’s what you find when you get to Asheville. It’s one of my favorite places to visit no matter what time of year. It’s also a city that’s likely to end up on a best places to visit in the fall east coast list. And why would you not want to visit? Asheville has all 4 seasons matched with an incredible beer and food scene.
The Biltmore is a place to check out on your first visit. After you finish there, make sure you’re hungry and thirsty. Green Man Brewery, The Funkatorium, Thirsty Monk, and Wicked Weed Brewing Pub are your spots for beer and drinks. Head to Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria and Salsa’s to snag quality food.
Austin, Texas
Near the Texas Hill Country is where you find Austin. It’s a city known for live music, Sixth Street, food, South by Southwest and Austin City Limits. When fall rolls around, Austin is a place to check out as the heat finally starts to leave the Lone Star state.
Houndstooth Coffee and Alfred Coffee are places to grab a coffee to start your trip. After checking out the sites in Austin, lunch at Easy Tiger is a must. For a pre-dinner cocktail, head to The Roosevelt Room. Dinner at The Backspace is a nice way to end the night.
Napa, California
When you think of Napa, you think of wine. And why not? It has some of the best wine in the world. Napa is an incredible place no matter what time of year. However, fall is an especially great time to visit due to it being grape harvest season.
Before trying delicious wine at the vineyards, grab a coffee from Napa Valley Coffee. You then want to snag lunch at Oxbow Public Market if you’re in Napa or Gott’s Roadhouse if you’re near the vineyards. Napa Palisades Saloon is a place to go to catch a game and Allegria is your spot for a tasty Italian dinner.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Antebellum mansions, food, Frenchmen Street, live music, Mardi Gras, and Jazz Fest. Those are some of the things you’re getting yourself into when you visit the Big Easy. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world. New Orleans is also a city likely to find it’s way onto the best places to visit in the fall in the south list.
New Orleans has no shortage of incredible food and drink. Cafe Du Monde or Molly’s Rise and Shine are solid for breakfast. Head to Stein’s Market and Deli or Turkey and the Wolf for lunch after walking down Magazine. Hotel Monteleone or Bacchanal is perfect for a drink before dinner at Bywater American Bistro, Maypop, or Commander’s Palace.
Additional Vacation Spots in the US
For more fall travel inspiration, check out 6 Perfect Autumn Destinations To Explore In 2020, Planning A Fall Trip To An Awesome Points Hotel, 21 Best Places to See Fall Foliage in the United States, and 5 incredible fall getaways in the Northeast.
Conclusion on the Best Places to Visit in the Fall
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is turning cooler. Leaves are changing colors. College and pro football are in full swing. The baseball playoffs are starting. It’s simply hard to beat. Add in a weird sports year like this year where You also have the NBA and NHL playoffs. What more could you ask for as a sport’s fan?
What cities make your Best Places to Visit in the Fall list? Please let me know in the comments or by sending me an email on my contact page.
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