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Fall
may very well be the most spectacular time to visit the Lakes
Region, as the annual display of fall foliage continues to attract
visitors to the Lakes Region from across the country. For
those who live in the deep south and have never seen a hillside of
brilliant red, orange and gold, the photos we have may seem phony
and just plain unreal, but we can assure you that what is in the
photos is what was in the viewfinder. To see
our collection of Lakes
Region fall foliage at its finest, click
here.
Chilly
nights and ever shortening days bring about thoughts of apple picking, hay mazes
and carving pumpkins. Beans
& Greens Farmstand has the best hay maze in the area, as well as a few
live animals that might interest kids. Adults will enjoy their locally
made baked goods and the picturesque setting among fields and hills.
Fall foliage seekers who choose
the Lakes Region as their home base will enjoy accommodation rates
that are often less expensive than if you were to head up
north. Contrary to popular belief, the foliage in the
northern half of the state is no better than any other part of the
state, or New England for that matter. In our opinion, the best
spots seem to be just south of the White Mountains at the
northernmost tip of the Lakes Region. As you head further
north, the number of bright foliage trees seems to drop slightly
and you tend find more Beech and Coniferous trees, neither of
which produces fall color. For more information on Fall
Foliage, including a map of peak viewing times, some ways to
preserve leaves, a list of scenic drives, photography tips, and
more, click here for the WeirsOnline.com fall foliage center.
Toward the end of September
into early October, the
Lakes Region receives its first frost and you'll start needing to
wear a sweater daily. High
temperatures range from the 70's in September to the mid 40's by
November. Nighttime lows will range from the lower 40's in
September to the 20's in November.
One of the biggest fall events
occurs in September. Although technically it falls during summer,
for a tourism area, summer ends at Labor Day. This event is the
Nascar Racing at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Much the same as the July races, the September races are notorious
for filling the areas lodging establishments up months in advance
with as many as 100,000 race fans. More
information.
With Halloween comes the annual Halloween
Masquerade Ball aboard the Mt. Washington.
Get costumed up and hit the lake for a cruise into the darkness of the lake at
night, and a lot of fun! It's a swinging party on the boats four levels
and three dance floors.
There are many other events and
things to do in the fall, you can get a listing of your other
options by clicking
here.
Well there you have it, a brief
rundown of fall in the Lakes Region. To get a feel for the rest of
what there is to do, return
to the homepage of this website and continue exploring.
