Christmas is too long to wait for your next vacation. It’s time to start planning a fall getaway! After all, why not take advantage of mild weather at a time of year when travel costs are typically lower? Travel Channel compiled a list of fun and scenic autumn destinations for 2017 all across the country. A North Carolina gem took the top spot:
1. Bald Head Island, North Carolina
2. Katy Trail, Missouri
3. Cape May, New Jersey
4. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
5. Leavenworth, Washington
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6. Boston, Massachusetts
7. Mackinac Island, Michigan
8. Mill Valley, California
9. San Antonio, Texas
10. Sedona, Arizona
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