30 Top Weekend Getaways

It's often hard to squeeze in a fall family vacation with school back in session, but fall weekend getaways are the perfect opportunity for family fun. As the weather cools and leaves change colors, thoughts of festivals, apple picking, corn mazes, and other fun activities come to mind. The Family Travel Network staff has picked out 30 top weekend getaways and activities, so get the inside scoop on fall's family travel fun.

Here, you'll find out where are the best places to go apple picking, encounter a ghost, wander through a corn maze, explore a cave, journey back in time, and other exciting experiences. We've also included the details on inexpensive "boredom busters" such as how to plan a great backyard camp out, take a close-to-home vacation, or go on a family bike hike.

If you're looking for the best time to take a hike and enjoy the colorful fall foliage, The Foliage Network's reports and information will help you to decide when and where to go. Information is available for the Northeast, the Southeast, and the Midwest United States. Cities and towns across the country will be holding fall fairs and festivals, and Festivals.com will show you where to uncover county fairs, festivals and kid-friendly events near your home.

So have fun with these top weekend getaways and send us your stories about your family's fall adventures. We can't wait to hear all about them.