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ccxnola
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Jul 30, 2014

Looking for Fall Suggestions

Yep, I know most of the 'Snow-Birds' are headed South, but in the Fall, we like to head NORTH - for a week or two! (We 'enjoyed' snow in Canada one 4th of July and that confirmed that I DO NOT like snow!! - especially on the road - we parked off the road in the COLD for two days!!)

So now, I'm trying to plan an 'interesting' fall trip (to see the 'colors' for sure). Been to Gatlinburg several times and after the last outing, have no desire to go back! (Stop & Go up the mountain and back was no fun and the crowds on the street were unpleasant - Gatlinburg in 1996 was great fun, but no more!)

We have enjoyed Hot Springs N.C in two previous trips and I would like to find a similar place - off of the high-traffic route and with pleasant and enjoyable surroundings - read 'few but fine folks' - perhaps with some local entertainment on the weekend.

Where is your personal 'GREAT PLACE'?? and if you will share, a PM would be fine so everyone reading this post does not show up at the same time!!

16 Replies

  • I second the skyline drive. Weekends get a bit crowded but weekdays are great. I live about ten miles from the entrance too.

  • Skyline Drive and/or the Blue Ridge Parkway are pretty good in the Fall, but avoid the weekends if you don't like traffic during peak fall foliage periods.
  • MO has some good color in early to late Oct. Mark Twain State Park near Hannibal MO is a nice park with elec hookups.
  • Depending on how far you want to travel, Autumn in Colorado is pretty spectacular! Changing of the Aspens in September is a sight to behold, and there are many venues to see them. There are also some other colours in addition to the gold of the Aspens, makes for a beautiful trip!
  • The Natchez Trace could be real pretty in the fall. Lots of small towns along route. Tupelo, Ms, Jackson, Ms etc
  • The beauty of the area around Munising in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is well known. Great fall colors, the beauty of the Pictured Rocks National Seashore, and more waterfalls than you can count.