Fall is around the corner.

Summer is a time of fun in the sun----except, if you hate to be sweaty and hot....that is me.
Weird, 'cause I love the beach.....?
So, I love and look forward to Fall.
Fall means festivals and pumpkins, apple everything and Halloween and cooler temps.
And it is the precursor to Christmas.
I also love to go to visit the mountains:
-----Gatlinburg or even North Carolina----the Biltmore Estate......
 or Salem, Ma. or even Brown County, Indiana---used to be called Nashville, Indiana.
If you have not experienced all of  this----well, you should.
 And right here in Ohio-the parks are beautiful.
Sharon Woods Village. Ault Park. French Park------all part of the Hamilton County Park systems in Ohio.
Everyone has been to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. In Fall it is so crisp and clear near the mountains or up in the mountains......love this.
The Biltmore Estate has expanded so much since I was there 27 years ago ( there was only 2 hotels and maybe three restaurants surrounding the estate---now many-many to chose from)
 Now they also  have a hotel to stay at on the estate, as well as the Winery, restaurant, and Gift shop.....add unbelievable art and architecture....and what a great experience.
Brown County, Indiana is usually a really good experience as well.
It is close to Cincinnati and the suburbs thereof---and usually has an event going on when you get there......shops and food and fun!
Festivals abound here in Ohio----at our parks and surrounding counties.......go online and check them out.
Sharon Woods Village is haunted every weekend in October. lol.
Lebanon, Ohio has a really great Fall festival. The Golden Lamb restaurant is also a wonderful place to visit.
We also have a lot of Apple Farms action-----festivals.....worth a visit.
As for Salem, Ma.----- Going at least two weeks prior to Halloween is advisable----unless you have great patience parking and walking a good distance---and you love crowds------it gets really crowded.
One little piece of advice----stay overnight and spend the whole day----you will need it to see everything this amazing place has to offer.
Try the Lobster Shanty-------a Lobster-tini...yum!
Check all of these out online----or in your local paper-Cincinnati Enquirer or Post. ( here in Ohio)
As for out of town places---word of mouth, is a great place to start, for the best places to stay and dine.
Start planning now and by Fall you will have it all mapped out and be set to go.
Have fun!
Popcorn Balls-Sweet Water Taffy-Carmel Apples-Homemade Fudge.......Boston Creme Pie----Chowder........to name a few of my favorites.
Enjoy!