Fall day trips from Long Island mean fewer crowds, more comfortable temperatures, and lots of seasonal fun for families to enjoy.

From scenic getaways to see brightly-hued foliage to an adventure in the urban jungle, we've rounded up 35 fall day-trip ideas from Long Island that kids will love. Some are close by, while others require a few hours in the car or a ride on the Long Island Rail Road. Some even require a ferry ride. But no matter where you go or how you get there, you're sure to create some lasting memories from these fall day trips.

For even more seasonal excitement, check out our Fall Fun Guide and Day Trips Guide for Long Island families.

Explore 2025 foliage fun in Boston, Connecticut, and around New England! 

Enjoy harvest festivals, pumpkin patches, farm fun, and more.

You can enjoy these fun fall activities for kids and families in the Houston area all season long.

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 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!

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 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.