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

6. Boston, Massachusetts

7. Mackinac Island, Michigan

8. Mill Valley, California

9. San Antonio, Texas

10. Sedona, Arizona