Now that summer crowds have dissipated, it’s the perfect time to get a jump on fall. Across the United States, red and gold leaves herald the changing season, while food, drink, and cultural dance festivals abound. Here are four ways to kick off autumn.
The best way to see fall colors? From the comfort of a train. In Colorado, fall can arrive as early as mid-September, when aspen leaves turn gold with the cooling temperatures. Rocky Mountaineer’s Rockies to the Red Rocks trip weaves through Denver’s aspen forests on a two-day route connecting to the crimson canyons of Moab, Utah. On the East Coast, Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (WMSR) rolls out a restored vintage steam train (there are also diesel trains) that takes passengers on three-hour round-trip journeys through the lush Allegheny mountains, where leaves start to change color later in the month.
Responsible travel tip: Minimize your carbon emissions (and maximize your caloric output) by combining a WMSR train trip with a Tracks and Yaks rail biking excursion. Pedal four-wheel reclined “bikes” from the Frostburg Depot along the Great Allegheny Passage rail corridor to the Historic Western Maryland Railway Cumberland Station, where you can hop a train back to Frostburg.
Located off the beaten track in the heart of Puget Sound, Washington’s Whidbey Island is a natural wonderland of serene beaches, forest-backed trails, and thriving wildlife. It’s the first island in the state to be part of a National Scenic Byway. During Eat Local Month, you can tour generations-old farms, shop farmers markets, learn about slow food, and pick your own fruit and vegetables. (Nectarines, pears, and corn are just some of the season’s highlights). In town, the eclectic community bustles with locally owned shops, restaurants, and art galleries.
Responsible travel tip: Whidbey Island has a chapter of Slow Food USA, part of the global grassroots group founded in 1989 to preserve local food cultures. On September 15, you can join the island outpost for any amount between $1 and $100, giving you access to local events and discounts on Slow Food programs across the country.
There may be no better place to celebrate Hispanic heritage than in Miami, Florida, where more than 72 percent of Miami-Dade County’s population identifies as Hispanic or Latino. On September 16, travelers can spin and dip on the dance floor at Miami Beach Salsa Fest, the city’s official kickoff to Hispanic Heritage Month. As in the past, this year’s showcase has Melina Almodovar, an orchestra, and dancers getting the crowd going at the iconic Miami Beach Bandshell, a modernist architectural icon listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The free festival is organized by Ayuda Miami, which
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A cyberattack has breached the computer system at MGM Resorts, forcing the company to shut down operations at a dozen of the most iconic casino hotels in Las Vegas—including the Bellagio, Mandalay Bay and the Cosmopolitan—as well as another half-dozen MGM properties around the United States. The attack has left hotel guests locked out of their rooms and unable to use their digital key cards to charge goods and services.
Surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains and Cumberland Plateau, Chattanooga is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with plenty of hikes and bouldering spots within an hour’s drive. Not to mention the gorgeous Tennessee River that runs through downtown, offering a variety of watersports activities. Over the past decade, the word has gotten out about Chattanooga for more than just outdoor enthusiasts, too, with a mix of restaurants, attractions, and accommodations that have made the city and surrounding area one of the coolest weekend getaways in the country.
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St. Louis is known as the Gateway to the West. A major stop on the Mississippi River and just south of the Missouri River, it was the jumping-off point as the United States expanded its border westward and the city boomed in 19th and 20th centuries. Today, you can see vestiges of an affluent past mix with a forward-thinking, artistic community that make St. Louis an exciting destination year-round.
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