12 Picture Perfect Fall Day Trips To Take In Georgia
Autumn is here, and that means a whole slew of seasonal activities just waiting to be enjoyed. In case you haven’t noticed, Georgia really thrives in the fall, with a bevy of exciting and entertaining ways to spend the day. If you’re looking for a way to enjoy fall, then check out these 12 picture-perfect fall day trips in Georgia that the whole family can enjoy together.
During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.
1. Visit Burt’s Farm and pick your own pumpkins.
Burt's Pumpkin Farm, 5 Burts Pumpkin Farm Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA
Burt’s Farm in Dawsonville, Georgia is the perfect place to spend an autumn afternoon. Why? Because it is the most comprehensive pumpkin place around. If you’re looking for pumpkin seeds, pumpkin rolls, pumpkin pies, or just picking out your own pumpkin, then Burt’s Pumpkin Farm is the place to be.
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2. Pick your own apples At Red Apple Barn.
Red Apple Barn, 3379 Tails Creek Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
Located in Ellijay, Georgia, Red Apple Barn is a must for the perfect autumn day. Many people equate fall with apple picking, which means bypassing the grocery store and going right to the source! Grab that ladder and reach for a few of the crispiest, crunchiest apples in Northern Georgia.
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If you are a leaf peeper, or simply want to incorporate some stunning natural beauty into your season, then we have the dreamiest road trip for you. This beautiful drive will take you to some of the best fall foliage around. See for yourself:
This Dreamy Road Trip Will Take You To The Best Fall Foliage In All Of Georgia
Oktoberfest in Helen, Georgia is often an event people plan all year for. The little alpine town gathers people from all over the country to share in a bit of German culture. Get your lederhosen on and get ready to polka, drink beer, eat some brats, and have yourself a memorable time. Visit
The Oktoberfest website for more information about this year's event.
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5. Take a few photos of the sunflowers at Fausett Sunflower Farms.
Fausett Farms Horse Trails, 11336 GA-136, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA
Located in Dawsonville, Georgia, Fausett Farms has some of the best October activities for the whole family. Not only can guests visit and enjoy the fields of sunflowers in bloom, but there are also picnics, mule wagon rides, and more!
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6. Eat everything apple-related at Mercier Orchards.
Mercier Orchards, 8660 Blue Ridge Dr, Blue Ridge, GA 30513, USA
Autumn will not be complete without a day trip to Blue Ridge, Georgia for some Mercier Orchard action. Not only will you be able to get your fix of the freshest apples around, but you can also explore the entire apple orchard world. We’re talking candied apples, apple pie, apple cider donuts, hot apple cider and MORE!
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7. Take a hayride through R&A Orchards.
R & A Orchards, 5505 GA-52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536, USA
Fall isn't quite complete without a hayride through an apple orchard, right? That's why in Ellijay, R and A Orchards is the place to spend an afternoon. Cooler temps, fall colors, and a hayride through some of the apple trees. What more could you ask for?
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8. Test your luck at the Buford Corn Maze.
Buford Corn Maze, 4470 Bennett Rd, Buford, GA 30519, USA
Every year in Buford, the Buford Corn Maze puts out a fall festival that delights and enchants everyone who visits. Between the epic pumpkin patch, the new corn maze themes every year, and the other autumn attractions, this is one gem not to be missed.
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9. Sink your teeth into a homemade apple pie at Penland’s Apple House.
Penland's Apple House, 41 Talona Spur Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
This family-owned and operated apple house will have you clamoring to get your fall fix. Not only can you feast on some homemade apple turnovers hot out of the oven, but these pies.....mmm mmm mmm...you'll be in true autumn heaven.
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10. Hike the Hurricane Falls Trail in Tallulah Gorge.
Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Rd, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573, USA
As one of the most popular trails in Georgia, this is where you’ll see Georgia autumn beauty at its finest. There are tons of views to enjoy, plus a suspension bridge and leaves changing all around you. At under three miles, this little trek will make your whole season.
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11. Eat your way through the annual Taste of Atlanta.
Taste of Atlanta, 6400 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30339, USA
Editor's Note: Due to the pandemic, Taste of Atlanta will not be held in 2021, but it will be back in 2022!
Taste of Atlanta has become an annual tradition for many Georgians who like to eat and drink their way through some of the best restaurants in town. Every year this festival takes place near the end of October, and features a bevy of scrumptious food that you won't be able to get enough of.
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12. Spend the day at the Georgia National Fair in Perry.
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agriculture Center, 401 Larry Walker Pkwy, Perry, GA 31069, USA
Address: 5 Burts Pumpkin Farm Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA
Address: 3379 Tails Creek Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
Address: 1336 GA-136, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA
Address: Helen, GA 30545, USA
Address: 8660 Blue Ridge Dr, Blue Ridge, GA 30513, USA
Address: 5505 GA-52, Ellijay, GA 30536, USA
Address: 4470 Bennett Rd, Buford, GA 30519, USA
Address: 41 Talona Spur Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
Address: Tallulah Falls, GA 30573, USA
Address: 6400 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30339, USA
Address: I-75, Perry, GA, USA
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Fall Day Trips In Georgia
September 06, 2020
Marisa Roman
What are the best pumpkin patches in Georgia?
With so many things to do in fall in Georgia, it’s hard to choose where to start. But it’s always best practice during the autumn months to visit a pumpkin patch! Georgia has some phenomenal pumpkin patches, from Burt’s mentioned above, to Jaemor Farms and the Yule Forest Pumpkin Patch.
Where can I go apple picking in Georgia?
One of the best day trips in Georgia you can have involves heading to the local orchard and picking some apples straight from the tree! There are quite a few apple orchards to choose from, including Mercier and R&A Orchards mentioned above, plus many more. Take a look at the best apple orchards you’ll find in Georgia all in one list.
Which hiking trails in Georgia are best in the fall?
A truly wonderful way to see the fall colors in Georgia is to hit the trails. Hiking in Georgia during the autumn months will yield beautiful results as you’ll have a front-row seat to all of the natural beauty. Moccasin Creek Park offers up some stunning scenery when you hike during the fall, plus you can’t miss out on Tallulah Gorge. Check out these 8 autumn hiking spots in Georgia that will level up your fall experience.
Address: 5 Burts Pumpkin Farm Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA
Address: 3379 Tails Creek Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
Address: 1336 GA-136, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA
Address: Helen, GA 30545, USA
Address: 8660 Blue Ridge Dr, Blue Ridge, GA 30513, USA
Address: 5505 GA-52, Ellijay, GA 30536, USA
Address: 4470 Bennett Rd, Buford, GA 30519, USA
Address: 41 Talona Spur Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
Address: Tallulah Falls, GA 30573, USA
Address: 6400 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30339, USA
A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
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