Autumn’s crisp days and sunny skies make for fantastic travel opportunities and you'll be getting out of town in no time with our ten easy fall weekend getaways. Our list runs the gamut from crowd-free cities and autumn harvest bounties (think pumpkins and grape vines) to island beaches and theme-park thrills – and, of course, sublime seasonal scenery. Best of all, our ten picks are just a quick flight from many US cities – we’ve even included information on how to get there to make your weekend jaunt as easy as possible.
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$479+: Early-booking Bermuda cruise from Philly Orbitz
$799+: 7-night Canada sail from Boston w/Bar Harbor Royal Caribbean
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