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Aug 12, 2022 · 1. Pine Creek Gorge – Watson Township. Pine Creek Gorge, Watson Township, PA 17740, USA. Flickr/kinglear55. When it comes to beautiful places to visit in Pennsylvania in fall, Pine Creek Gorge makes for an obvious choice. The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania is certainly worth a visit during the autumn.
- PA Bacon Fest
- Annual Fort Ligonier Days, Ligonier
- Autumn Leaf Festival, Clarion
- Bedford Fall Foliage Festival, Bedford
- Autumnfest, Seven Springs Mountain Resort
- Fall Foliage Festival, Jim Thorpe
- Pumpkin Festival, Pocono Mountains
- Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival and Country Fair, Bird in Hand
- Lumberjack/Chainsaw Carving Competition, Forksville
- National Apple Harvest Festival, Biglerville
Nov 4–5
Everything you can imagine is made with bacon. Bacon ice cream, bacon cookies, bacon on a stick, chocolate-covered bacon, and many more bacon treats are available at the PA Bacon Festivalheld in Easton, Pennsylvania. Attendees not only enjoy eating bacon delicacies but live music is provided for entertainment. There are many family-friendly activities, including cooking demos, a bacon-eating contest, and a bacon costume contest. The PA Bacon Fest has a lot of reasons to visit it, it has every...
October 13–15
Fort Ligonier Dayscommemorates a critical French and Indian War battle with picturesque fall foliage as a backdrop. Battle reenactments, craft booths, musical entertainment, delicious foods, wine tasting, a 5K run, and a parade are highlights of the 3-day event. Pro Tip:History buffs will enjoy the reconstructed fort and museum in this quaint town.
September 30–October 8
Over 300 vendors will participate in a crafters’ day during the 70th annual Autumn Leaf Festival. This internationally award-winning festival attracts over half a million visitors each year. You won’t want to miss the “Tournament of Leaves Parade,” considered the largest daytime parade in Pennsylvania. Pro Tip: The Autumn Leaf Festival Facebook pageprovides info about the live entertainment each evening.
October 7–8,14–15
Pennsylvania is home to a variety of trees, so no matter where you go in the state, you are guaranteed a spectacular fall foliage show. Many festivals have celebrated the vibrant colors of fall with foliage festivals. In its 59th year, the Bedford Fall Foliage Festival is one of Pennsylvania’s largest fall festivals. Annually held the first two weekends in October, approximately 100,000 people attend from all over the United States. Not only can they enjoy the fall foliage, but the event is h...
October 7–8, 14–15, 21–22
Seven Springs Mountain Resort’s Autumnfestshowcases the stunning fall beauty as you explore southwestern PA. Over 100 vendors attend, and there is live entertainment each day. Kids and adults will enjoy riding the Alpine Slide down the mountain. Pro Tip:Visitors can also ride the resort’s chairlifts to the top of the mountain for amazing views of the spectacular foliage in the Laurel Highlands during autumn.
October 7–8, 14–15, 21–22, 28–29
Weekends devoted to fall fun make the Fall Foliage Festival in Jim Thorpe an event to remember. A quaint town in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, Jim Thorpe offers old-fashioned train rides, ethnic food, antiques, entertainment, arts and crafts, and more. Pro Tip: What better way to take in the fall foliage than riding the Reading & Northern steam train?
September 22–October 29
Held at Country Junction, the “World’s Largest” General Store, northeastern Pennsylvania’s Pumpkin Festivaloffers an entire month of fun. Enjoy great food, pumpkin picking, hayrides, and other fall games every day. On the weekends there is live entertainment. Special events for 2022 include a scarecrow-making contest, a kids’ costume contest, a pet costume contest, plus Nite Time 3-D Paintball Hayrides.
September 14–17
Ride in one of the Lancaster County Balloon Festival hot air balloons and lift off with approximately 40 balloons that will dot the Lancaster Countyskies several times over the weekend. Or watch the panoramic scene from the ground when the mass balloon launch takes place. There will also be a balloon glow each evening after dark. Pennsylvania Dutch food, food trucks, tethered balloon rides, live entertainment, an Amish market, a corn maze, buggy rides, bounce houses, other children’s activiti...
October 14–15
Lumberjack and carving competitions will be the highlight of this Sullivan County festival. You can watch as a carving is created and bid on at the daily auction. There will be craft vendors, kids’ activities, a quilt show, and an art expo at the Lumberjack/Chainsaw Carving Competition and Festival.
October 7–8, 14–15
Apple festivals are also a popular theme in Pennsylvania. Adams County is the largest apple harvesting region in the state, and it hosts one of the best apple festivals in Pennsylvania approximately 10 miles north of Gettysburg. The National Apple Harvest Festivalshowcases a variety of apple drinks, apple-based foods, and other products. Hundreds of vendors also attend, and there is live music and craftsman demonstrations throughout the festival. This year features steam engine displays, anti...
- Hickory Run State Park. Hickory Run State Park is a magnificent 15,990-acre recreational area in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. Featuring more than 40 miles of hiking trails, picturesque waterfalls, unique natural areas, and spectacular scenic overlooks, Hickory Run State Park has a LOT to fall foliage views to offer!
- The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe is consistently ranked as one of the best fall foliage sightseeing excursions in the northeastern United States.
- Tank Hollow Overlook. Tank Hollow Overlook in Carbon County offers visitors a stunning view of a horseshoe bend in the Lehigh River in the western Poconos.
- Hawk Falls. Hawk Falls is a super-popular fall foliage destination in the Poconos, due to the ease of access and sheer natural beauty of the waterfall.
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Oct 3, 2022 · Another great option is a walk or bike along the Pine Creek Rail Trail along the creek at the bottom of the gorge. Ricketts Glen State Park. Beautiful fall foliage can be found along the Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park. Pennsylvania’s best destination for waterfall lovers is at its best during the fall foliage season.
Sep 5, 2023 · There’s certainly no shortage of fall fun around this state, which is packed with pumpkin patches, apple orchards, scenic hikes, and themed festivals to keep you busy for several months. Here are our top picks for fun fall activities for a weekend trip in Pennsylvania.
Aug 12, 2023 · While there are dozens of great events in the state during the autumn season, here are a few of the best that are specifically designed to celebrate fall in PA. (Note that the dates listed here are for 2023 and are accurate to the best of our knowledge on August 11, 2023.) Bedford Fall Foliage Festival – October 7-8, October 14-15.
Sep 23, 2023 · Pine Creek Gorge. The sun shines through the clouds on to the fall colors in the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. The heart of Pennsylvania gem of Pine Creek Gorge, often called the "Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania," is a top destination for fall enthusiasts.
