Fall in the Carolinas

Hellooooo Sweater Weather! Hands down… fall is my favorite time of year – ALL the feels! Fall in the Carolinas means cool mornings on the deck with a cup of coffee, football games, tailgates, sweaters with boots and fun family activities. Not to mention it’s also snuggle season and cuddling is my love language. 

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I’ve always loved fall but becoming a Mountaineer and spending some of my best years in Boone, NC has made it an obsession.

The weather in Boone during the fall is absolutely gorgeous. Tourists come *specifically* to look at the beautiful leaves on the trees that have changed into beautiful golds and reds. It makes for the PERFECT fall family photo shoot or epic hike up the mountain.

Without a doubt, the best time of year to make memories with your family is fall in North Carolina.

Wanting something fun to do for fall? Look no further…here are 30 of my favorite ways to spend my time during this glorious season in, arguably, the best state ever. 

 

1) Gear up and go to a football game.

2) Enjoy a cup of coffee outside & soak up the amazing weather.  

3) There is absolutely nothing more beautiful than the leaves changing in the mountains-you must go! Check this prediction map out to plan the best time!

4) Go to a pumpkin patch & pick the perfect pumpkin for your porch! Find one near you!
     

5) Rake leaves and jump in them of course

6) Go deer hunting…or watch it on TV if guns aren’t your thing.

7) Enjoy a campfire and don’t forget the S’mores –you definitely need roasting sticks!

 

8) Andy Griffith fan? Don’t miss the Mayberry Festival

9) Bake spice bread and share with friends

10) Paint a pumpkin-[amazon_textlink asin=’B0745HF9X5′ text=’Don’t forget these tablecloths‘ template=’ProductLink’ store=’poms2moms-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’02715bc4-c665-11e8-b418-ad0fe80f1a78′] for quick clean up and a cute background for photos!

11) Find your way out of a Corn Maze 

     

12) Make plans for a Fall Festival
     

13) Leaf art-these are some great ideas!
     

14) Apple Picking-perfect family time and orchards usually have lots of fun things to check out.
     

15) Ever had fried Oreos? Go to the State Fair and get some

16) Eat a giant turkey leg at the Renaissance Festival
     

17) Drink hot chocolate and if you are anything like me, you won’t forget the marshmallows!
     

18) Carve a pumpkin–be sure to keep your seeds for roasting!

19) Big on the Pig? Fall is the season for BBQ {fundraisers}- get some tickets and support the community and your taste buds!
     

20) Your kids will go “nuts” over this-Pumpkin Patch Express.
     

21) Carowinds Great Pumpkin Fest or Scarowinds if you like that
     

22) Go Hiking and check out some waterfalls. This area has lots of options!

     

23) Watch a scary movie for a family movie night

24) Make Harvest Mix.

25) Go on a Hayride at the farm

26) [amazon_textlink asin=’B01FVHT0FC’ text=’Snuggle under a new fluffy blanket‘ template=’ProductLink’ store=’poms2moms-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’cb37c137-c667-11e8-bd9b-9b286c7b5b1c’]and read a book

27) Grab your lawn chair and head to the Air Show–this is one of the largest on the East Coast

28) Get your fitness on and run in a turkey trot

29) The mountains are amazing in the fall but the beach is great too! Check out NC’s Oyster Festival

30) Change your house scents to all the fall goodness! You can’t go wrong with Myers Apple Cider Kitchen Set & Candle.

I’ve unapologetically fallen for fall. This season is so special to me. I can’t find the right words to eloquently describe what I feel on the inside but if hearts could smile mine would and my soul is filled with gratitude.

Ahhhh…I just can’t wait to enjoy fall in the Carolinas with the folks I love the most!

I would love to grow my list! What do you LOVE to do in the fall?