autumn – The Perennial Traveler

Autumn in Tahoe

Posted on August 3, 2021Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

Ready to plan a fall adventure to Tahoe? Here are some of our favorite activities during this beautiful time of year:

Oktoberfest can be found various places and dates from late September through October. Visit Camp Richardson during the first weekend in October or Squaw Valley on September 18th.

The Kokanee Salmon Festival at Taylor Creek celebrates the fall migration of the Kokanee salmon. This free family event is held October 6th and 7th. The public is invited to the restocking of the 12″-14″ sized trout over the course of the weekend.

Apple Hill is open year-round but is always fun during autumn. Pick apples, sample apple ciders and apple pies, visit a winery and enjoy the fall colors!

Do you have your own favorite activities in Tahoe during fall? Please share!

Autumn in Bandera

Posted on July 27, 2021Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

Planning a trip this fall? There’s always fun to be had in the Texas Hill Country! Here are a few highlights:

Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg (October 1st-3rd): Held in downtown Fredericksburg, this event celebrates German heritage with music, food, drinks, artisans and more.
Knights of Columbus Bestfest (October 6th): This Fredericksburg fest offers craft beer, an all-you-can-eat speciality sausage meal, dancing and more.
Ford Holiday River Parade (November 26th): Come to San Antonio’s River Walk for this special event. Tickets are available here, or free seating is available on a first come basis (bring your own chairs!).
Chamber Light the Night Christmas Parade and Holiday Village of Sharing (December 3rd): Fredericksburg is a wonderful place to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. Come for the lighting of the tree and stick around to meet Santa!

Looking for more ideas for what to do in the Texas Hill Country? Stop by the front desk during your stay — our friendly staff is a wealth of information and would love to help you make the most of this special area.

Fall in Daytona

Posted on July 20, 2021Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

Starting to plan your fall adventures? Don’t miss these favorite activities in Daytona:

October 14-17th: Biktoberfest! This motorcycle rally draws over 125,000 visitors each year. Watch the pros compete, enjoy live music and more!
November 6-7th: The Halifax Art Festival. In downtown Daytona, this festival features fine art and crafts, live entertainment, children’s events, fine dining and more.
Daytona’s Farmers’ Market (held every Saturday).
The Casements, a Rockefeller home offering daily tours of the beautiful home and grounds.
The Halifax Harbor Marina Dinner & River Cruise. Be sure to book in advance! The food is very good, and now includes a kids’ menu.

What are you favorite activities in the Daytona Beach area?

Apple Hill

Posted on October 6, 2020Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

If you’ll be visiting Lake Tahoe this autumn, we encourage you to take a day trip to the beautiful Apple Hill! This is a wonderful time of year to explore apple orchards, sample fresh apple pies and ciders and celebrate the fall season. Founded in 1964 and now representing over 50 local family farms, Apple Hill offers apple picking, wineries, flower gardens, Christmas tree farms and other fruit and vegetable gardens. On the Apple Hill website, you can find links to a map, harvest schedules, events, apple varieties, COVID-19 safety precautious, an interactive app and more!

Happy travels!