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14 Things That Everyone In Alabama Does During The Fall Season

Offers a list of fun fall activities to enjoy the season.

Published Sep 15, 2015

Written by 

Jennifer Young

The official start of the fall season is just around the corner. (On September 23rd, to be exact.) If you're anything like me, you've been planning your fall activities for quite a while now. And if you have absolutely no idea what your plans are this fall season, the following list will likely give you a few ideas to get started.

1. Attend a college football game.

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2. Take a scenic hike and enjoy the fall foliage.

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3. Visit one of Alabama's pumpkin patches.

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4. Enjoy seasonal drinks, such as pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider and hot cocoa.

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5. Get lost in a corn maze.

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6. Bake a delicious pumpkin pie.

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7. Go for a scenic drive in the country.

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8. Jump into a freshly-raked pile of leaves.

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9. Spend an afternoon apple picking.

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10. Go on a hayride.

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11. Gather up your friends and build a bonfire.

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12. Attend a fair, carnival or fall festival.

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13. Rent a cabin in the mountains for a relaxing vacation getaway.

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14. Get an early start on your Christmas shopping.

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What activities do you enjoy during the fall season? Does your family have any special fall traditions? Let us know in the comments below!

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