Best Fall Hikes Near DC to See Fall Foliage

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Enjoy the protected wetland habitat at Huntley Meadows Park. Photo by Monica M.

With the leaves bursting into beautiful reds, oranges, yellows, and golds, fall is one of the most beautiful times to live in and visit the DC area. And one great way to view fall foliage is to pull on your hiking shoes and hit the trails. To help you do just that, we've created a list of fall hikes near Washington, DC that offer some of the best views of fall foliage in the DC area.

All of these fall hikes in DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland are free unless otherwise noted, and many of them are paved and stroller-friendly so  you can bring your little ones along. 

For more quintessential autumn experiences, from our ultimate guide to fall festivals to our list of great places to go apple picking near DC, check out our DC Fall Day Trips Guide 

Fall Bucket List for Kids: 40 Top Things To Do in Atlanta This Fall

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Celebrate fall by touring the Atlanta Botanical Garden for its Scarecrows in the Garden fall event. Photo courtesy of the garden

Fall in Atlanta is pretty much the peak of our seasonal activities—there are just so many things to do in Atlanta this fall with kids! We've got leaves changing colors, amazing weather (not too cold, not too hot), and lots of fall festivals. Atlanta families are also abuzz about football season, apple picking, Halloween, and all the opportunities to get outdoors without breaking a sweat. In fact, there are so many fun fall things to do in Atlanta with families that we decided to narrow it down with a list of merely 40 ideas.

Forty ideas aren't enough for you? We've got more where that came from in our Fall Fun Guide for Atlanta Kids!

The Best Character Meals at Disney World for Kids: The Ultimate Guide to Disney Character Dining

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Be Our Guest restaurant is an elegant dining destination located at Beast’s Castle. Photo by David Roark

Character meals at Disney World are a unique and magical experience to include on your next Orlando vacation. At these special Walt Disney World dining experiences, kids (and kids at heart) can meet their favorite Disney characters from movies and TV. To help you plan your Disney trip, we've put together a guide to the best character meals at Disney World.

While planning your Orlando vacation, be sure to also check out our list of the Best Orlando Hotels for Families and Things To Do in Orlando Besides the Theme Parks.

Fall Bucket List for Kids: 55 Awesome Things To Do in Philly This Fall

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The quaint, fairy tale-themed amusement park, Dutch Wonderland, in Pennsylvania's Dutch Country caters toward the small but fearless. Photo courtesy of Dutch Wonderland

Fall foliage, cooler temperatures, and doorways decorated in cornstalks and gourds create a welcome change from summer throughout Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. As autumn settles into the region, Philly families anticipate traditions they know and love, including day trips to nearby corn mazes and hayrides, apple picking or pumpkin picking, and plenty more.

This year, we've rounded up the classics and thrown in some fresh ideas, too. Don't forget to review our comprehensive Fall Activity Guide for Philadelphia Kids and create a customized bucket list of fun for your family. For even more inspiration, browse our ultimate Philly bucket list, 100 Things To Do in Philly with Kids Before They Grow Up.

Ultimate Long Island Bucket List: 100 Things To Do on LI with Kids Before They Grow Up

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Long Island is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the eastern seaboard. Photo courtesy of Discover Long Island

Check out these iconic things to do in Long Island with kids—including attractions, events, activities, museums, and more—that everyone growing up in the area really must experience!

We are fortunate in so many ways to live on Long Island. In what other region of the country can you pack your kids up for a morning train ride to Manhattan, then whisk them off later to one of the Hamptons’ most enviable beaches?

With four seasons' worth of fun in our backyard, how do you pick 100 activities every family on Long Island must experience? Well, it’s not scientific. We have no algorithms to determine them for us. Instead, we rely on you, our Mommy Poppins Long Island enthusiasts, as well as our parent-strong team of local writers, to keep us informed. So let's not belabor this introduction; here is our childhood bucket list for Long Island kids.

Looking for even more ideas? Check out our stories on 100 Free Things To Do on Long Island with Kids and 100 Things To Do with Kids in NY State.

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