Embrace the season in more ways than including more pumpkin spice flavored foods in your diet. Head out and experiencing what North Dakota has to offer in the fall! This state has fun things to do in every corner during this special season. Beautiful leaf peeping opportunities, fun festivals, and plenty of other ways to enjoy everything autumn await you. Fall won’t last very long, so you’ll want to jump on these day trips as soon as possible. Check them out:

1. Pick a pumpkin at Papa's Pumpkin Patch
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Take part in the timeless activity of picking out a pumpkin in a pumpkin patch at the most popular patch in North Dakota. This charming farm has plenty to pick from and much more than just pumpkins to see. Activities for all ages are available and there are tons of pumpkin products to browse. They are open 12-7pm daily until October 21, 2017. Click here for more information.
2. Take on the Amazing Corn Maize
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The Amazing Corn Maize is one of a handful of corn mazes in North Dakota that are the essence of fall fun. This year's theme is Harry Potter, and they are just opening Saturday, September 23, 2017. Do you think you can take it on? More info here.
3. Head out to the historic town of Walhalla and the stunning Pembina Gorge nearby
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Walhalla is the perfect place to take a leaf peeping excursion due to its proximity to the Pembina Gorge. This heavily wooded area transforms into a masterpiece of fall colors and it's one you don't want to miss. Plus, the town itself is full of things to see. It is one of the very first towns ever settled in the state, after all! More information.
4. Experience the dreamiest Fall Foliage Road Trip in North Dakota
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If you really want to see all of the best leaf peeping spots in North Dakota, this is the way. Check it out!
5. Have fun at one of North Dakota's Oktoberfests
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North Dakota has quite a few Oktoberfests happening all over the state this fall. Fargo, New Leipzig, Hankinson, and Mandan are just a few examples of cities that will host one. You can enjoy beer, people in lederhosen, lots of German food, and of course the adorable wiener dog races for a unforgettable, fun packed day.
6. Explore this adorable tiny town and see why it's the best for fall day trips
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Fort Ransom, North Dakota is an itty bitty town out in the Sheyenne River Valley that is surrounded by trees and is right next to the scenic Fort Ransom State Park. During the fall, all of these trees go through the annual change of vivid colors. There's no better place to see it! Learn more here.
7. Check out North Dakota's very first cider mill
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The Cottonwood Cider House aims to be the very first cider mill in North Dakota, and it's already busy making delicious cider with ND grown apples this year! Although the farm is still in its early stages, they will soon have lots of cider to sell. More info here.

What are your fall plans in North Dakota? You can check out more things like pumpkin patches and corn mazes in the state by clicking the links.

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