Take Your Family on a Fun Fall Getaway this Weekend

Fall is a busy time for families. Kids start school, fall sporting events start, and before you know it, the holidays are the first time your family connects. Try a Fall getaway for your whole family. For many of us, there can be a fun opportunity close to home where you can spend a short weekend away.

Here’s our top 4 choices. We think you’ll find at least a few that are for all of you!

Camping Trip

State and national parks are beautiful during the fall. The colors are so pretty, bugs have cleared out for the cold weather and there aren’t so many crowds to deal with. Sweater weather is ideal for long hikes on walking trails, a great bike ride, and cooler evenings that you can fill with a campfire or roasting marshmallows.

Go Check Out Your Favorite Sports Team

Maybe a favorite college team is playing against rivals in the next state? Why not secure tickets to the game and support your team on the road? There’s something special about cheering for your team in another team’s stadium. You will enjoy the hanging out with other fans of your team — and tailgaiting before the games is sure to be fun.

Have a Mini Staycation at Home

Do you feel like you’ve been living in the same house but barely connecting with your family because everyone is so busy? Choose a rainy day to stay in the house and spend time with the whole family. No phones or computers — act like you are out of town. Shut off cell phones and cocoon with your clan. Get each family member to pick their favorite movie, video game or board game. Make special foods that everyone loves and reconnect for a day or two. Nastier the weather outside, the more fun it will be staying in together. Be sure your gas furnace is in good working order so if you want to get toasty warm, you won’t have any problems. Since you should have a denver heating and air technician clean and check your furnace before winter anyway, this is a good time to get it done.

Visit a Big City

There’s probably a city within 2-4 hours of you that qualifies as a Big City, complete with great restaurants, stage shows, museums, a zoo, and cool hotels. Plan ahead and choose activities that everyone will enjoy — or at least make sure everyone gets to do 1 or 2 of their favorite things over the course of the weekend.

Gather the gang around to discuss the possibilities. Let everyone have input and make the choices to fit your family’s lifestyle and budget. It’s likely you’ll make some memories that will turn your fall getaways into yearly traditions.