Here in Georgia, fall is one of our favorite times of year. Cooler temperatures roll in, leaves transform into brilliant shades of red, orange and gold, and the season brings endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
Don’t waste a minute this season trying to decide where to go next. This list will provide you with 10 things to do in Georgia this fall:
1. Celebrate at the Dickey Farms Fall Festival
There's nothing more fall in Georgia than visiting Dickey Farms. Enjoy pumpkins, local vendors, hayrides, a corn maze, yummy food trucks, live music, fall activities for kids and much more for all your family fun! This is a true celebration of the season.
2. Check out the Leaves at Georgia State Parks
No fall is complete without a visit to a Georgia state park. With hillsides blanketed in fiery color, they’re the best places to take in the beauty of autumn. Be sure to check the Georgia State Parks Leaf Watch to catch the leaves at their brightest.
3. Visit a Local Pumpkin Patch
What is fall without pumpkins? Take your family on this incredible adventure! Georgia has many farms producing pumpkins, and Dickey Farms is proud to be one of them.
4. Take Selfies in a Sunflower Field
Visit any sunflower field to enjoy a relaxing fall experience. This spot is the perfect place for selfies, TikTok videos, family portrait sessions and more. For the best pictures, plan your visit during golden hour, which happens about an hour before sunset.
5. Go Apple Picking
North Georgia is the perfect place for apple picking. This option is an incredible date activity, but also it's the perfect family activity to have some fun and create fall memories together.
6. See Fall Foliage in the Mountains
Want to see the leaves changing colors? Check out Georgia state parks for this amazing activity! Some places, like Black Rock Mountain State Park, provide drive-up views without the requirement of hiking.
7. Take a Horseback Ride Through the Mountains
Cool weather makes fall the right time to explore Georgia's trails on horseback. Mountain ride paths surrounded by golden leaves make this activity an unforgettable way to experience autumn.
8. Go Through a Haunted House
Fall means Halloween, and haunted houses are the perfect spooky activity. Georgia is home to plenty of scary thrills, from haunted farms to trails, trains and more.
9. Enjoy Car Shows
From classic car shows to specialty car part swap meets, Georgia has something for every auto enthusiast. Fall truly is the best time to attend — cooler weather makes it easy to wander through rows of vehicles, admire the details and soak in the festive atmosphere.
10. Take the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Fall in Georgia is a season you don’t want to miss, and there’s no better way to soak in the vibrant colors than aboard the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Starting at the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, this nostalgic four-hour, 26-mile round-trip winds along the Toccoa River and through the breathtaking Appalachian foothills of North Georgia.
