Tyler, Texas, United States
Is there anything better than a scenic drive and autumn adventure? Crisp air, a pumpkin spice latte or warm apple cider, and a kaleidoscope of beautiful colors to delight your senses. Whether you’re with your family, enjoying a romantic getaway, or planning a trip with your pals, getting out to enjoy the seasons leaves a wide array of options.
If you’re looking for fun things to do in East Texas in the fall, look no further than Tyler, Texas, and surrounding towns.
This area features a wide range of trees that turn a cornucopia of colors in autumn to make a drive down most any East Texas country road enjoyable and worth “oohing and aching” over.
“Peak” color season can be difficult to predict because of yearly variations in weather, rainfall, etc. Keep an eye on local weather and news stations to help determine the optimum time to plan your trip.
Fall in East Texas has perfect temperatures for outdoor adventures and road trips. Cooler fall temps chase away summer’s humidity, making it ideal for a sweater, a mug of fresh apple cider, and a drive through the countryside.
From late October to mid-December, plan a driving tour of the Piney Woods autumn trails in Palestine, East Texas. Keep your eye out for historical stops along the way.
Check local websites for all the fun fall harvest happenings, such as pumpkin patches, flower stands, farm stands, and corn mazes.
If you’re planning to make an overnight or weekend getaway out of your autumn adventure, make sure you book your stay ahead of time to ensure you have the best East Texas accommodation for your visit.
The Rose Cottage, conveniently and comfortably located in central Tyler, is the ideal place to stay for a couple’s getaway, a family vacation, or a girl’s trip. The Rose Cottage provides downtown accessibility, easy access to delicious food and fun nightlife, and great shopping in Tyler’s historic downtown district. It will be easy to get to all the things to do in Tyler and the surrounding area and the great things they have to offer.
An autumn adventure in East Texas means you’ll be able to enjoy a wide range of wonderful outdoor activities in one of the many parks that are easily accessible for you and your family. Visit Tyler State Park and take in the fall foliage via one of the many hiking, biking, and walking trails. Or take the beauty in from the water from one of the beautiful inland lakes found in the region.
East Texas has a wide range of trees that sport beautiful fall colors—everything from maples to oaks to elms interspersed with the deep green of the towering pines that the area is known for.
Do you enjoy shopping? Looking to get a jump on the Christmas season? While you’re visiting for your autumn adventure, make a stop at the Canton First Monday Trade Days—the nation’s biggest flea market that features over 5000 vendors as well as delicious food and drink options. Shop for every type of local craft, art, clothing, and so much more while enjoying the fun community atmosphere the Canton Trade Days provides.
If you’re interested in an adult-libations tasting tour to highlight your fall colors trip, Tyler has much to offer. Whether you enjoy beer, wine, or spirits, there are options for everyone, including many non-alcoholic beverages such as delicious homemade cider.
Check out The Thirsty Pines Tour and start planning your East Texas autumn outing today.
Fall is also the time for Tyler’s nationally famous Texas Rose Festival. Plan your trip around the festival and enjoy rose-themed specials throughout the town, a parade, and all the wonders the festival has to offer.
Tyler’s Municipal Rose Garden and the Tyler Rose Museum are two “must-stops” in your East Texas fall color tour. The Tyler rose gardens are showcased on 14 sprawling acres with over 200 rose varietals, along with other beautiful trees and flowers. A trip to Tyler at any time of year isn’t complete without a visit to the nation’s biggest rose garden.
Make Tyler and all its’ wonderful highlights the starting point for your autumn color visit and plan outings to other East Texas areas such as Nagadoches (Deep East Texas Fall Foliage Trail), Winnsboro (Autumn Trails Tour), and Athens (Athens self-guided driving trail).
When it comes to enjoying all the fall season provides, you don’t need to travel to New England to enjoy fun fall activities and breathtaking autumn foliage.
Check out local community websites for dates and times of festivals, concerts, farmer’s markets, pumpkin patches, and more.
Look no further than East Texas for a wonderful seasonal getaway for you and your whole family.
