The Ultimate Guide To Fall Fun Around Northern Virginia
If you ask us, Northern Virginia is truly the prettiest come autumn. With the leaves transitioning from green to orange and red and the Halloween decorations adding a spooky factor to neighborhoods, it always makes for the best backdrops. Plus, there are so many incredible festivities to celebrate the new season.
If you’re looking to fill your autumn weekends with pumpkin patches, festivals, and ghost tours, then you’re in the right place. Here is your guide to fall fun around the region this season.
All The NoVA Farms Where You Should Pick Your Apples and Pumpkins at This Fall
Now that fall is here, we’ve all got apple cider and pumpkin picking on the brain. Here’s where you should spend a day outdoors choosing fruits and gourds for the season.
Here’s When You Can Expect The Fall Foliage To Peak In NoVA
As you start planning your festivities for the autumn season, make sure to mark your calendar for peak fall colors in your neighborhood.
Incredible Fall Festivals Are Kicking Off All Over Northern Virginia
Celebrate the beginning of autumn and the harvest season with fall festivals full of pumpkins, games, and local wine.
The Trails With The Loveliest Fall Foliage Views In Every NoVA County
With autumn and its beauty taking over the region, it’s the perfect time to take it all in. What better way to check out the changing scenery than with a hike on one of these Northern Virginia trails with great fall foliage?
The Houses With The Best Halloween Decorations In Northern Virginia
From epic graveyards scenes to larger than life skeletons, these homes and neighborhoods are turning the region into a Halloween destination.
These Festive Fall Markets Are The Best Spots To Shop For Autumn Faves
From pumpkins to apple cider, get in the autumn spirit by shopping at these seasonal markets.
The Most Incredible Corn Mazes In Northern Virginia
From Sonic designs to haunted fields, these farms have done away with the traditional corn maze for a more extraordinary experience.
Try Not To Get Lost In This Massive Berryville Corn Maze
Every year these corn mazes seem to get bigger and bigger. So we asked co-owner Harriet Wegmeyer to share some insight behind those stalks.
Sculpture Gardens And Public Art That Make For A Lovely Walk In The DMV
From the Hirshhorn to the Virginia Museum of Fine Art, the ideal way to experience the calming fall weather is a stroll with sculptures.
9 Local Insta-Worthy Backdrops That Will Brighten Your Feed This Fall
Capture NoVA’s fall foliage for your feed by planning a photoshoot at these nearby destinations this season.
These NoVA Theaters Are Playing Halloween Classics On The Big Screen
Hop on your broom and head to these parks and theaters to catch classic Halloween movies before All Hallows Eve.
Find A New Perspective On Fall Foliage With These 5 Cruises
From the monuments to Mount Vernon, here’s how you can see the sights of DC and Virginia from the water.
6 Places For A Relaxing Walk Along The Water
Have your daily walk include a gorgeous water view by stopping at one of these locations around NoVA.
These NoVA Train Rides Are The Best Way To See The Fall Leaves
Zipping away to a remote beach location is a traditional sought-after escape. But you can take your vacation at a slower pace with one of these trips along the rails.
These Local Venues Have A History Of Reported Hauntings
Here, the paranormal aren’t afraid to make an appearance.
This Leesburg Haunted House, One Of The Scariest In The U.S., Will Reopen This Fall
The historic Paxton Manor in Leesburg is the site of Shocktober, a top-ranked horror attraction that serves a local charity.
History And Ghosts Combine At This Tour Of Harpers Ferry
Just across the Potomac lies this historic West Virginia town. A major battleground during the 19th century, it is now home to dozens of ghostly figures.
Converse And Drink With The Dead On The Occoquan Spirits Tour
As you visit some of Occoquan’s best establishments, grab a cocktail with the mill town’s most famous ghosts.
Here Are The NoVA Cafes With Better Fall-Themed Lattes Than Starbucks
Fall is here, which means pumpkin spice season is upon us. If you’re looking to add festive flavors to your coffee look toward these cafes.
From Hard Cider To Apple Wine: 15 NoVA Spots For Amazing Apple Drinks
Nothing says fall like a drink made with real pressed apples. Sip the season at these amazing cideries, pubs, wineries, and more.
Bacon, Maple, And Butter Pecan: NoVA Bakers Are Reinventing Apple Pie
Apple and bacon might seem like strange bedfellows. But people drive from all over the DMV to taste these innovative creations by local bakers.
10 Great Spots To Have A Picnic In NoVA
With the scenery changing for fall, it is the perfect time to take your meal outside. Pack a blanket for a relaxing picnic outdoors.
Get Apple Cider Donuts And Goat Milk Soap From This Small Family Farm
The veteran-owned farm in Centreville also features pick your own pumpkins, ice cream, and challah bread.
The Local Candy And Chocolate Stores That Will Satisfy Any Sweet Tooth
Skip the candy aisle at the grocery store and opt for these sweets just in time for Halloween.
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