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This Mass. farm is the perfect fall day-trip
Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury, Mass., is a one-stop shop for apple picking, cider, hay rides, and more fall fun.
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Welcome back to Scenic Six. What’s better than a day on the apple farm, immersing yourself in all things fall? This week, I’m writing about my family’s experience at Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury, as well as haunted attractions worth visiting, a new tubing experience coming to New Hampshire this winter, $4 lift tickets, and more.
Our perfect fall day on a Massachusetts farm
Picking apples is an annual tradition for my family and this year we went to Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury. We also picked pumpkins, ate cider doughnuts, enjoyed a hay ride, and listened to live music. I mean, does fall get any better? Check out our adventures on Boston.com’s YouTube channel (and don’t forget to subscribe!).
Haunted houses abound for those seeking thrills
If you enjoy a good scare, Massachusetts has plenty of options statewide this month. Check out 12 spooky haunted attractions and houses in Westford, Salem, Danvers, and other locations across Massachusetts.
Tubing with a twist is coming to New Hampshire this winter
Winter will be here before you know it and Cranmore Mountain just announced it will be the first to bring “Cosmic Tubing” to the Granite State, which is tubing to color-changing LED lights and lively music. Find out all the details here.
Travel tips
Looking to save money in Vermont this season? Check out 3 low-cost ways of having fun in Stowe.
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Celebrate Halloween season at Maine’s 22nd Annual OgunquitFest, taking place Oct. 24-26. The weekend includes a craft fair, classic car show, dog costume parade, trick or treating, and more.
Tickets for the popular annual “Winterlights” at Naumkeag in the Berkshires and the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton go on sale beginning Oct. 15. The garden properties will shine with thousands of lights for the holidays.
Deals and steals
King Pine Ski Area in Madison, N.H. is again offering $4 lift tickets for one day only on Dec. 18. Only 1,000 tickets qualify for the deal and they must be purchased online in advance.
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Attention college students: get $5 off admission on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to “Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience” at Franklin Park Zoo, happening through Nov. 2, by showing your college ID.
Take the kids to PruBoo at the Prudential Center in Boston, which will host trick-or-treating, magic shows, face painting, pumpkin decorating, live musical performances, and more on Oct. 26 for a $5 donation per child.
Discover more travel deals across New England in October. Looking for things to do in Boston? Discover 10 free things to do in Boston in October.
I’ll leave you with this photo of fall colors in Boston, taken by J. O. Gok.
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Whether you’re traveling this week or planning your next escape, enjoy the journey.
— Kristi
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