With forests of burnished gold, crimson and caramel, bucolic country settings and local harvest festivals, October is truly the best time to visit the East Coast of the USA. Bringing an autumnal charm to a region already rich in history, October on the East Coast is mellow, romantic and with a whiff of nostalgia in the air.
This may present itself while wandering through pumpkin patches, visiting wholesome country fairs, or wandering the historic streets of iconic cities like Boston and Washington D.C. All in all, if you’re wondering when to visit the East Coast of the USA, opt for the beguiling month of October for a truly stylish experience.
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FALL IN ALL ITS BEAUTY
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PERFECT FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
We also find October to be the best time to visit the East Coast of the USA due to all the fantastic outdoor activities on offer. Temperatures are far milder than in summer, yet not as bitter as in winter, providing a ‘just right’ Goldilocks sweet spot with which to embrace the great outdoors. Get up close and personal with the region’s fabulous fall foliage and hike one of the many scenic trails along the coast.
We recommend Artist Bluff Trail through the White Mountains and Burrow’s Trail through Camel’s Hump. Or, you could bask in the mysterious beauty of the coast in fantastic hotspots like Cape Cod, which are far more tranquil at this time of year. Whatever your choice, you’re sure to find plenty of stylish landscapes, like the East Coast’s sprawling vineyards that undergo their own stunning transformation in fall.
A NOSTALGIC CULTURAL DELIGHT
HARVEST SEASON AND OTHER VIBRANT EVENTS
In Boston, there’s the Head of the Charles Regatta, where 400,000 rowing enthusiasts from around the world gather to watch the world’s largest 3-day rowing competition. For those with a penchant for the supernatural, Salem’s Haunted Happenings marks the city’s notorious history of witch trials with eerie parades and captivating performances. October is also prime Harvest season, and is celebrated with country fairs and local festivals in small towns and communities all over the East Coast.
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