3 Fall Vacations to Take This Year

The summer crowds have thinned, and the weather is gorgeous. If you still

have vacation days calling your name, Fall is the perfect time to take a

vacation! But where should you go?

Here are our top three destinations.

Seattle, Washington

Seattle is great for so many things. Sweater weather, scarves, and coffee.

Need we say more? If the cool weather hasn’t already sold you, consider that

Seattle has great landmarks, attractions, and more than enough quirks to

keep you interested and active.

Pike Place Market and the Museum of Pop Culture are excellent places to start

your vacation. At these locations, you can see everything from fish throwing to

a visual history of Hip-Hop. Pike Place Market is known as the “Soul of Seattle.”

Starting in 1907, this nine-acre destination in downtown is one of the oldest

and longest-running farmer’s markets in the United States. Not far away, you’ll

find blobular architecture which is the Museum of Pop Culture. MoPOP is like

no other museum on Earth. Hands-on experiences, iconic artifacts, and everchanging

exhibitions all add up to an experience unlike any other.

Adventurous travelers will enjoy Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. A short

hike will take you into some of the most magnificent scenery in all of

Washington state. To see as much of the fall foliage as possible, a driving tour

of the park would be ideal.

f you like quirky and off the beaten path locations, you’re in the right spot.

Visit the “Troll Under the Bridge” found in the Freemont neighborhood. The

hands of this giant sculpture hold a VW bug, as if it had just plucked it from

the street above. If you find yourself near Pike Place Market and you enjoy the

smell of mint, stop by The Gum Wall. This unexpected and colorful display will

either have you giggling or standing in complete disgust. Either way, it

definitely ranks high on the “quirk” factor.

We recommend planning your trip for September or early October as the weather

is perfect and the rains haven’t yet started.

Munich, Germany

Visiting Munich in the fall allows you to catch the golden glow of the city,

highlighted by the changing colors of the trees.

Determined to get your daily steps in? Climb St. Peter’s Bell Tower. Your 299-step climb will be rewarded with the best view of Munich’s Old Town. If you’re goingon the weekend, plan to get there early as it can become crowded.

Munich’s palaces invite exploration on crisp Autumn days. Visit theNymphenburg Palace which was a summer getaway residence for monarchs.Neuschwanstein Castle is another good option. You will be in awe of itssplendor and will immediately understand why it was the inspiration forDisney’s Sleeping Beauty castle.

Oktoberfest! Munich is home to the largest Volksfest in the world. The beer-fueled festival is over 200 years old and features regional delicacies. Thereare also traditional dancing and musical performances throughout the two-week-long celebration. The main areas can get a little rowdy at times. Checkout the Oide Wiesn area for a more sedate and traditional experience.

Oxford, Mississippi- The University of Mississippi

ESPN named Oxford, MS the best college town in the United States for good reason. Be sure to visit when the Ole Miss Rebels are playing football at home.

You’ll be engulfed in southern hospitality when you pre-game in The Grove.The Grove, complete with majestic oaks and sprawling spaces in the middleof campus, is famous for its tailgating. If you’re expecting to find hot dogscooked by people in denim shorts, think again. Here, people pull out all thestops and their fine china and silver for the occasion. Floral arrangements aretaller than the coeds in dresses and heels. As a visitor, you’ll be welcomed intotents decorated in red and blue. Keep an eye out for the Zebra tent. It may bethe most extravagant of them all.

Bibliophiles will feel welcome here also. Rowan Oak served as WilliamFaulkner’s home and much of his inspiration for 40 years. After lookingthrough the museum you can stop by his grave. It’s tradition to bring FourRoses, his favorite bourbon, and take a shot if you go. Then it’s off to SquareBooks to find limited edition and signed copies of literary works of art.

You might be surprised by the food scene in Oxford. It is now a hotbed forincredible restaurants thanks to John Currence, a James Beard award-winning chef. City Grocery, Boure, Big Bad Breakfast, and Snack Bar are allexcellent choices. Another fantastic option can be found about 20 minutesoutside of town. Found in a turn-of-the-century building, Taylor Grocery hasbeen serving melt-in-your-mouth catfish since 1977.

If all of this has you dreaming of dusting off your traveling shoes, give us a call.

We would love to help you “fall” into a great vacation.