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There's a camping and hiking paradise located just an hour or so from Baltimore, and while it's a stunner year-round, you can't miss it when autumn starts.
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This year, make the most of your autumnal travels by venturing into this wildly picturesque region in Oregon. Stunning waterfalls and colorful leaves await.
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Looking for the perfect leaf-peeping destination? This small Maine town offers mountain and lakeside views, charming historic resorts, and plenty of good eats.
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Your ticket to breathtaking mountaintop views, thrilling rafting, and excellent fishing awaits in this must-visit riverfront town in Kentucky.
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Frolic amid autumn leaves without shelling out for an expensive seasonal vacation. This Midwestern escape promises all the foliage and fun without high prices.
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You've just found your next summer vacation destination: This hidden lake in Alabama is famous for its cleanliness, RV parks, and great fishing spots.
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This White Mountain lake is pristine, with clean water and no development, making it the perfect spot for some fishing, swimming, or just soaking up the views.
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The fruitcake capital of the world is only an hour's drive from Savannah, GA. And best of all, there's wine and nature to enjoy when you're sick of fruitcake.
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Pick some peaches and try some freshly-made jam in this historic town nestled right outside Delaware's capital city of Dover.
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Although you might not expect to see one, there's a European castle concealed within a Missouri state park that's filled with trails and lake views.
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If you love bluegrass, make sure to visit this Indiana town with a historic bluegrass festival, small town vibes, and plenty of nature preserves to explore.
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This underrated Ohio city is the place to go for camping on (literally) the river, a vibrant summertime strawberry festival, and green spaces.
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Southern Illinois is full of rolling hills and limestone cliffs and this quaint riverfront village also has floating bars and hundreds of miles of trails.
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This charming lakeside town in Indiana not only has an Old-World-style monastery but also a brewery, forested trails, and plenty of unique wildlife.
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This gorgeous and underrated park is made up of jutting rock formations. The park has 400 campsites for people to enjoy as well as an amazingly clear lake.
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This lake reservoir is about 20 minutes from Indianapolis and is filled with beaches, amazing hiking trails, and is a premier destination for bass fishing.
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