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Fall preview: 4 autumn escapes to inspire your sweater season

  • Writer: Sun Country
    Sun Country
  • Jul 17
  • 2 min read
Two people smiling on a wooden porch. One holds a mug, wearing gray and the other in a hoodie. Autumn leaves visible in the background.

Fall isn’t just a season, it’s a feeling. That first cool breeze. The crunch of leaves under your feet. A weekend reset wrapped in flannel and golden light. Plus, when the flights are direct, you can get right to the heart of autumn in no time.


Burlington, Vermont – Peak leaves & lake views

Tucked between the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, Burlington is New England fall in its purest form. Meandering bike paths, [AM1] [TD2] cider donuts, and small-town charm make this the kind of place that turns a single weekend into a core memory.

 

Asheville, North Carolina – Mountain air, porch swings, and peace

Settle into something slower. Asheville brings the kind of calm that seeps into your bones. Think smoky mountain views, fireside sips, and art galleries tucked between antique shops. Add in the Blue Ridge Parkway, and you’ve got your golden-hour road trip; no filter needed.

 

Denver, Colorado – Sweater weather with altitude

Big skies, bigger peaks. Denver gives you the best of fall and foothills: breweries with rooftop views, day trips to golden aspen groves, and just enough buzz to keep the energy up after the sun goes down. Layer up and lean in.

 

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Seattle, Washington – Cozy season capital

Rain jackets, hot coffee, and that deep breath you didn’t know you needed. Seattle’s a fall mood all its own – drizzly in the best way. Sip and savor your way through Pike Place, ride the ferry to Bainbridge, and catch the changing colors in Discovery Park.


Wherever fall takes you – from sipping coffee in flannel weather to soaking up the views of autumnal drives – we’ve got your seat waiting.


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