Fall in Georgia is one of the most memorable times you’ll experience during this time of the year. With the foliage showing off its vibrant autumn colors and temperatures getting lower, more people are finding ways to take advantage of the wonderful outdoor activities that Georgia has to offer its locals and travelers. Here is a list of activities and places to visit in Georgia during the fall season.

Georgia State Parks

Georgia has many state parks to choose from that offer unique experiences for any kind of adventurer. With gorgeous overlooks, hiking trails, camping sites, and zipline over the treetops for the most adventurous thrill-seekers. You definitely don’t want to miss the incredible view of the Georgia landscape at places like Tallulah Gorge State Park.

The Georgia National Fair

Every year, the Georgia National Fair in Perry, GA brings in under a half million visitors, coming from all over the state to perform in competitions, watch livestock shows, listen to entertaining music acts, have fun on rides and play games. The Georgia National Fair is worth the stop to experience the great culture of the state.

Fright Fest at Six Flags

It’s that time of the year where zombies and ghouls have taken over Six Flags. You and your family will get to enjoy the thrills and activities the day and come back for a frightening evening of fun once the sun goes down. Fright Fest offers a range of activities to keep you on your toes including several haunted houses and scare zones located throughout the park. With something bound to frighten you around every corner, you will quickly find that there is no place to hide at this exciting Halloween event.

Apple Picking at Mercier Orchards

Known to be one of the state’s largest apple orchards, Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge, GA offers more than 50 varieties of apples. They also grow peaches, nectarines, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and blackberries. Mercier gives families a guided tour of the 300-acre fruit filled orchard with the chance to pick their own fruits through their “U-pick” apple events that occur throughout the Fall months.

Atlanta Pride Festival

Highly recognized as one of the largest pride events in the southeast, the Atlanta Pride festival celebrates diversity and community during a weekend-long extravaganza with live entertainment, cultural exhibits, the giant Pride parade, and a marketplace featuring hundreds of vendor booths, as well as a ton of restaurant and nightlife promotions.

Oktoberfest

Bringing a bit of German culture to the south, Oktoberfest in Helen, GA is the place to visit during this time of the year. With this being the longest-running Oktoberfests in the country, visitors come from all over to this Bavarian-themed village in north Georgia. You and your friends can expect to dance the polka with locals, eat amazing German food, and, of course, drink plenty of delicious beer to get the full German experience.

Native American Festival and Pow Wow

This November, take your family to experience the energy, history, and culture of the largest Native American gathering at Stone Mountain Park in metro Atlanta, Georgia. This annual Native American Festival showcases Native American culture through enjoyable and entertaining activities such as dance, music, authentic craft demonstrations, cooking traditions, storytelling, wildlife presentations and more.

Suwanee Wine Festival

Wine lovers come together in Suwannee, GA for the chance to spend the day sampling wines from all over the world. With more than 150 premium wine selections to create a tasting experience that everyone will enjoy. Several Georgia wineries will be in attendance with wine experts available to educate the audience about the wonderful wines they will be tasting. Suwanee Wine Festival attendees can also dance to live music from local bands, browse products from local vendors and artists, check out cooking with wine demonstrations, and taste delightful food from some of Suwanne’s most popular restaurants.

Uncle Shucks Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

In Dawsonville, GA, make sure to stop by Uncle Shucks to check out their beautiful selection of pumpkins. They have every shape, size, and color so that you and your family can pick out your favorite ones to take home and for some pumpkin carving. Also, don’t miss out on the challenging corn maze they have available to anyone looking to complete it solo or with a team to see how quickly they can get through it.

Waterfalls

If you consider yourself the outdoorsy type then one of the most incredible sights you can experience are the waterfalls of Georgia. Waterfalls like Anna Ruby Falls boasts stunning views of the landscape during this time. With many different viewpoints at all of these locations, you will see some astonishing scenes that you may not get a chance to witness anywhere else.

What else should we add to this list? Where is the best place to visit Georgia in the Fall? How about Burt’s Pumpkin Farm, or Butts Mill Farm Pumpkin Patch, or Randy’s Pumpkin Patch, or Southern Belle Farm?