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7 Awesome Places to Visit in Georgia During Fall Season (2024)

Have you ever been to Georgia during the Fall season? If not, you indeed are missing things that are beautiful beyond imagination. Georgia is known as a beautiful U.S. State, and the Fall season here adds four moons to its splendidness. It is when the sweltering heat of summer gives way to a cool making the air crispier. Days though have bright sun but a colder atmosphere and lower humidity. From a weather perspective, it is the perfect time to step up and explore Georgia outdoors for incredible fall season beauty.

The official fall season in Georgia starts from the end of September and goes all the way to the second week of November. As and when you see around, leaves begin to transform, tree-loaded mountains turn into shades of red, yellow, and orange, and the pumpkin Halloween vibes are all around. Fall is hands down the best season to explore whatever Georgia outdoors has to offer. From observing views to having unlimited fun, individuals absolutely love their time here. But what’s stopping you? Read on to see the 7 most popular places and experiences to enjoy during falls in Georgia. Have a look:

7 Awesome Places to Visit in Georgia During Fall Season

1. Visit the Bavarian village of Northeast Georgia

The Northeast of Georgia is home to a beautiful Bavarian Village, which people profoundly call Helen. This bustling district, though, is a part of Georgia, but a day here will make you feel like you are roaming the streets of Germany. Helen sits alongside the Chattahoochee River and in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The tourism season never actually ends here, and you will see crowds all across the year. And like that, the fall season at Bavarian Village Helen has a unique draw to it. It is when the Blue Ridge Mountains appear panoramic with shades of orange, yellow, and red. Whereas inside the town, you can find pop-up celebrations for Oktoberfest. It is one of the largest events of its kind, filled with culture, live music, dance, art, and especially German food. Falls in Helen also calls for tasting excellent American and German beer.

2. Drive Through the Richard B Russell Scenic Highway

The Richard B Russell Scenic Highway is a popular National Scenic Highway in Georgia. It includes multiple routes and menders its way through various valleys and mountain gaps. Also known as Highway 348, the scenic route stretches 23 miles between the towns of Helen and Blairsville. For road trip enthusiasts, the patch further continuing north to Hiawassee or the 40.6-mile Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway loop too is worth efforting for. Though the highway has plenty of natural beauty, it evolves mesmerizingly during the Fall season. It is when locals and visitors pick up their cars and ensure at least one long drive on the route. For noticing and clicking with the changing fall foliage, there are multiple stops on the route. Some of them include Hogpen Gap (best sunset views), Dukes Creek Falls, Helton Creek Falls, and DeSoto Falls. The Smithgall Woods State Park is also a great place to stop.

Richard B Russell Scenic Highway

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3. Take the Fall Foliage Ride with Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

The enchanting Blue Ridge Scenic Railway offers one of the greatest Georgian experiences. Though BRSR offers multiple beautiful rides but the most excellent amongst them is the Fall Foliage Ride. The ride allows passengers to experience the incredible fall foliage colours through an open car. And since the weather by this time of the year becomes soothing, riding in an open car becomes more enjoyable. The Fall Foliage Ride with Blue Ridge Scenic Railway operates from October through the first week of November. It though is an expensive excursion, but tickets for the same sell out within no time. For being in your comfort, go carry a light jacket along.

4. Find the Perfect Halloween Pumpkin At Any Local Georgia Patch.

The best part of fall is picking your own pumpkin and decorating it for the Halloween celebration. And since pumpkins grow well in Georgia, there are so many options to go and pick your own huge pumpkin. There are several pumpkin farms in Georgia that offers the quintessential fall family pumpkin picking tradition. Not only for festive decoration but there are pumpkins for some lip-smacking recipes as well.

Here are some of the best Pumpkin farms in Georgia:

  • Uncle Shuck’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, Dawsonville (Overall Best)
  • Burt’s Pumpkin Farm, Dawsonville (Most Popular)
  • Red Apple Barn, Ellijay
  • Yule Forest Pumpkin Patch, Stockbridge (One of the largest in Georgia)
  • Jaemor Farms, Alto (It offers pumpkins of different shapes, sizes, and colours)
  • Poppell Farms, Odum (It is also popular for the corn maze and haunted forest).

NOTE: Consider attending the Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival. The festival, though, is fun during the day; once the sun starts setting, its Glow By Night event adds four moons to the experience. The night-time parade and the pumpkin-themed laser show are some of the highlights of the festival.

5. Go for Apple-Picking in North Georgia

The Northern region of the State grows some of the best apples, and thus apple picking is a popular fall activity in Georgia. No matter what your interests are, do add them to your Georgia Fall Bucket List. Apple season in Georgia runs from mid-August through December, with late September and mid-October typically being the peak season. Enthusiasts can plan a whole weekend going apple and pumpkin picking while enjoying the corn maze patches.

Here are some of the best Apple Picking farms in North Georgia:

  • Hillside Orchard Farm, Lakemont
  • Mercier Orchards, Blue Ridge
  • Hillcrest Orchards and Farms, Ellijay
  • J. Reece Orchards, Ellijay
  • Jaemor Farms, Alto
  • Red Apple Barn, Ellijay
  • Deep Roots Orchard, McCaysville

NOTE: Apple lovers can also attend the Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay. The festival is all about good food, drinks, art, craft and live entertainment. About 300 vendors gather, ensuring ultimate enjoyment for every single visitor.

6. Go Wine Tasting In One Of Georgia’s Vineyards.

Georgia’s unique climate and geography make up for perfect grape growing and winemaking conditions. Especially the Northern Georgia and the Blue Ridge Mountain region are home to a number of vineyards and wineries. All of these are easily accessible from the city of Atlanta and make for a perfect day trip. And besides tasting Wine, walking through the Vineyards and experiencing the fall foliage is an extremely beautiful experience.

Here are some of the best Vineyards and Wineries in Georgia:

  • Yonah Mountain Vineyards, Cleveland
  • Kaya Vineyard and Winery, Dahlonega
  • Crane Creek Vineyards
  • Habersham Vineyards & Winery (Oldest and largest Winery in Georgia)
  • Bear Claw Vineyards (Popular for its Wine and also the Blue Ridge Treehouse).
  • Chateau Elan Winery & Resort Braselton

7. Explore a Sunflower Field

Georgia isn’t just famous for its pumpkin and corn but also for the exceptional sunflower fields. Though sunflowers are popular for summers, they also last till early falls. And thus, with the best weather and beautiful yellow views, the best thing to do at Georgia Falls is to explore a sunflower field or maze. One of the places for the same is the Faussett Farm Sunflower Field. This nearly 12 acres family-owned farm is an Instagram-lover’s dream and a wonderland for flower people. An entry here costs $5, whereas it goes $35 if you are here for photographs. Another popular stop is the Hopewell Sunflower Farm in Cumming. A visit here allows individuals to buy back some fresh flowers. The Copper Creek Farm, an hour from Atlanta, is another great sunflower farm to visit. The area is also popular for offering multiple enjoyable activities.

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