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7 Ideas for Fall Fun in New England

By Kim Knox Beckius, About.com

Fall is a fun and festive season in New England. If you're looking for fun family activities in the region, here are some ideas for New England fall fun.

Go Apple Picking

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Does anything taste better than a crisp, snappy apple when you've been out hiking in the cool autumn air? Autumn is synonymous with apple harvest time in New England. Don't forget your friends, co-workers, family and neighbors when you pick your own delicious apples--why not cart apples home as a tasty souvenir of your New England getaway this fall? Here's a quick round-up of pick-your-own apple orchards in New England.

Lose Yourself in a Corn Maze

Family Fun at a Corn Maze© 2001 Kim Knox Beckius
When you visit New England in the fall, you'll be surrounded by gorgeous autumn colors. You'll also be surrounded by... fellow leaf peepers! You can "lose yourself" for a little bit, though, even amid the throngs of fall foliage groupies--at a corn maze! There are dozens of corn mazes in New England. Here's your state-by-state guide.

Take a Fall Train Ride

Cape Cod Central Railroad© 2001 Kim Knox Beckius
A fall foliage train tour is a leisurely, old-fashioned way to experience the beauty of autumn in New England. Here is your guide to scenic fall train tours in the New England states.

Visit a Pumpkin Patch

Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Picture© 2001 Kim Knox Beckius
Whether your aim is to pick pumpkins for carving or cooking, you're sure to find the golden gourds you're looking for in New England's pumpkin patches starting in mid-September. Here's a state-by-state guide to where to pick your own pumpkin in New England and neighboring New York State.

Catch a Leaf Lift

View New England's colorful panorama from a chairlift ride this fall. It's a spectacular way to see the scenery!

Do Something Scary

As fall foliage season wanes in New England, Halloween season heats up! Here's a round-up of spooky New England spots to explore at Halloween time. You'll find haunted hotels, haunted houses, haunted hayrides, ghost tours and more.

Get Thee To King Richard's Faire

King Richard's Faire, an expansive Renaissance Festival in Carver, Massachusetts, operates on weekends and holidays each fall. Cheer for jousters, visit the royal zoo, groove to some Renaissance rock and roll, shop for everything from swords and shields to clay flutes, gnaw on a spit-roasted turkey leg and wash it down with a boule of chowder.

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