Fall foliage, farms, and the near perfect weather makes Fall arguably the best season in New England. Embrace this autumnal perfection at one of these Fall activities, compiled by Boston.com.
1. "Famous for its all-day breakfast and its maple syrup ribs, Parker’s Maple Barn, in Mason, New Hampshire (boyhood home of the original Uncle Sam), features plump pancakes that taste like pumpkin bread just out of the oven: not too heavy and not too sweet. Grab a few maple-glazed doughnuts, if available, before heading off to pick your own apples at Mason’s Birchwood Orchard (603-878-0542, 206 Old Turnpike Road), then continue another 45 minutes along Route 124 to check out the striking scenery around Mount Monadnock"
2. "At the Yankee Farmer farm stand (603-547-6421,www.yankeesiege.com) in Greenfield, New Hampshire, crowds gather every fall to watch as a medieval trebuchet catapults pumpkins up to 2,400 feet through the air. Why? Why not? Make it a day by going on a hike on the nearby Wapack Trail (www.wapack.org) – just be sure to grab a picnic lunch from Twelve Pine in Peterborough (877-412-7463,www.twelvepine.com) in advance. Admission to the catapulting is free; check the Yankee Siege website for dates."
3."For the best of all worlds – fall foliage, rolling farmland, sparkling water views, and a tasty tipple or two – pick up the Coastal Wine Trail (www.coastalwinetrail.com) beginning in Westerly, Rhode Island, and drive some or all of its 170 miles, stopping for a few sips along the way. There are eight wineries in all. Langworthy Farm Winery (401-322-7791,www.langworthyfarmwinery.com), Newport Vineyards (401-848-5161,www.newportvineyards.com), Greenvale Vineyards (401-847-3777,www.greenvale.com), and Sakonnet Vineyards (800-919-4637 ,www.sakonnetwine.com) all offer free tours and tastings of five or six wines for $6 to $9. But the views? Priceless"
