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5 Reasons Fall In New England Is The Best Time Of The Year

Get out and see the foliage!

Caitlin Magowan
Oct 01, 2018
University of New Hampshire
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5 Reasons Fall In New England Is The Best Time Of The Year
Caitlin Magowan

Aside from winter and summer, fall comes in a whopping 3rd place for my favorite season. Leaving spring at my 4th favorite or least favorite, whatever you want to call it. You know the saying "if you're lucky enough to live in the mountains, then you're lucky enough"? The saying couldn't be any truer... my little spin-off is, "if you're lucky enough to live in New England in the fall, then you're lucky enough". Absolutely nothing beats New England in the fall. Here are my favorite things to do in the fall:

1. Apple picking at Windy Ridge (North Haverhill, NH) 

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You can't just go to any apple orchard, you specifically have to go to Windy Ridge. I have been going to Windy Ridge since before I can remember. The views are impeccable, the apple cider donuts are to die for and of course there are so many apples to pick. Every type of apple from Empire's to Macoun's.

2. Drive over the Scenic Kancamangus Highway

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Or what us locals call the "Kanc". The Kanc is a long road that connects between Lincoln, NH and North Conway, NH. If you are looking for breathtaking views and then a little shopping, this is the perfect drive for you. When you reach North Conway you can hit up Settler's Green Outlets.

3. Pumpkin Carving

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You can get a pumpkin from almost anywhere now... Walmart, CVS or even a farm (wow!). Bring that baby home, put it on the kitchen counter, grab a knife and carve out a funny face. Now here is the key to carving a pumpkin... do not throw out the seeds. Take all the gunk off the seeds (you can throw that out) and then bake the seeds with some ground pepper, and boom! A new (and healthy) snack.

4. Sandwich Fair 

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I haven't been in a few years, but if you have the time its so much fun! So many fun foods (deep fried pickles & oreos), exhilarating rides, petting farms and more.

5. Go on a hike 

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In New Hampshire alone there are 48 4,000 footers. That's not counting all of the smaller hikes. The opportunities are endless.

If you are lucky enough to be in New England in the fall, then you're lucky enough.

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