The Ultimate Fall-Themed Day Trip Through Arizona Takes You Apple Picking, Leaf Peeping, And More

What if you could enjoy all of your favorite fall activities in a matter of hours? We've put together one of the best fall day trips in Arizona that lets you do just that. From apple picking to leaf peeping to a fall foliage train ride, this festive adventure truly has it all.

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1. Apple Annie's You-Pick Orchard (Willcox)

While apple season peaks in early fall, certain varieties are still ripe for the picking in late September and October. Apple Annie's You-Pick Orchard has the widest selection in Arizona, so you can take home bucket loads of all your favorite types to use in pies, crumbles, and cider (or to snack on for that oh-so-satisfying crunch)!

2. Apple Annie's Produce & Pumpkins (Willcox)

Just down the road from the orchard, Apple Annie's also hosts a yearly harvest festival at their pumpkin patch. Pick the perfect pumpkin, find your way through the largest corn maze in the state, and take a festive hayride. The patch and maze are typically open from mid-to-late September through Halloween, so you have plenty of time to visit.

3. Arizona State Fair (Phoenix)

There is no fall activity as nostalgic or quintessential as a trip to the Arizona State Fair. For over a century, this iconic festival has been delighting Arizonans big and small with rides, games, and tons of mouthwatering food. The fair usually runs from late September through the end of October.

4. Verde Canyon Railroad (Clarkdale)

All aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad for a leaf-peeping adventure like no other! This magical train ride, held from mid-October through the end of November, leads through some of the most spectacular fall foliage you've ever seen. There is also a beer tasting event, Ales on Rails, that runs concurrent to the fall foliage tour, so you can enjoy the sights while supporting local breweries.

5. Arizona Snowbowl (Flagstaff)

The Snowbowl might be a ski destination, but it's equally worth visiting in the fall. You can take a scenic chairlift ride through a grove of gilded aspen trees for a festive adventure you will never forget.

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