15 Best Things to Do in Georgia in the Fall
Fall is a wonderful season filled with so many fun things to do like apple picking, hiking, camping, Halloween decorating, and more! There’s truly an endless number of activities to do in Georgia during the fall months. One of my favorite regions of Georgia, the Blue Ridge Mountains, features a plethora of fall traditions as the leaves change colors and the temperatures begin to drop!
Check out my favorites Things to Do in Georgia in the Fall below!
Visit Burt’s Farm Pumpkin Patch
The most cliché fall thing to do is the first one we need to check off the list: Visit a Pumpkin Patch in Georgia! There are a wide variety of pumpkin patches all over the state but the most popular is Burt’s Farm.
Burt’s Farm is open daily starting September 1st through mid-November and entry is free. Here at Burt’s Farm, you can pick out the perfect pumpkin, ride hayrides, explore a corn maze, shop the market, and more!
Check out the full list of Pumpkin Patches in Georgia HERE.
Frolick in Faussett Farm Sunflower Field
Just 2 miles away from Burt’s Farm (the best pumpkin patch in Georgia), there is a sunflower field that is an Instagram-lovers dream!
Faussett Farm Sunflowers is a family-owned farm that features acres of beautiful sunflowers. During the fall season, they open their farm daily for $5/person for pictures. Check their Facebook page for updates!
Go Apple Picking at BJ Reece Apple Orchard
Going Apple Picking means there is a good chance someone is making apple pies, so this is always a must for me in the fall! BJ Reece Apple Orchard is the perfect place to go apple picking in the Georgia mountains. U-Pick is typically only offered in September/October.
PS: Be sure to buy one (or 6) of their fried pies! I am obsessed with them!
Go for a hike in the North Georgia Mountains
North Georgia has endless trails that offer beautiful scenic overlooks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. One of my personal favorite hikes is Amicalola Falls because of the beautiful waterfall views. Use this guide to find the best Hiking Trails in Georgia that fit your needs.
Have a Camp Fire at Southern Belle Farms
Roasting smores over an open fire just sounds like the perfect way to end a fall day. Don’t have a campfire? Fear not… you can visit Southern Belle Farms and rent one of their fire pits for the night!
While you’re at Southern Belle Farms, be sure to check out the wide variety of activities they offer like Cornfield Maze, Cow Train Ride, Barnyard Animals, Pumpkin Picking, and more!
PS: You can also have a camp fire at your Getaway House mentioned below! 🙂
Spend a night in a “Getaway” tiny house cabin
Fall Season in Georgia means that temperatures are usually in the perfect 80s-60 zone. This makes it the best time for camping.
My all-time favorite “camping” experience is at Getaway House! They have Tiny House Cabins nestled in the woods with a huge window to stargaze and view the color of the leaves.
Related Blog Post: Getaway House: My Experience in A Tiny House in the Woods
Cheer on Your Favorite Football Team
Nothing says fall season like a Football Saturday (or Football Sunday if you prefer Pro!). Here in Georgia, you can watch your favorite College team play on Saturday (go dawgs) and then cheer on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday!
Can’t go to the game? That’s okay! Have a backyard tailgate party with some friends!
Scarecrows in the garden
Atlanta Botanical Gardens is honestly one of the best-hidden gems in Atlanta. I say “hidden” because I feel like it is often overlooked! Well, be sure to check out the Atlanta Botanical Gardens during the fall season for their annual “Scarecrows in the Garden” event.
Related Post: Best Things to See at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Visit A Haunted House
Okay, so I’m not really into Haunted Houses… I’m way too much of a scaredy-cat. I haven’t done either of these but have heard good things so I’m recommending it nonetheless. There are two popular Haunted Houses here in Georgia: Netherworld and Haunted Montrose.
Go Horseback Riding in the Mountains
Enjoy the changing color of the leaves while riding a horse through the North Georgia mountains! There are a few different outfits that offer horseback riding in Georgia – I like Chattahoochee Stables because their guided tour is 1 hour and mostly along the river for beautiful views!
Picnic at Piedmont Park
There’s nothing better than enjoying the fall weather outside with friends and family. I personally love to visit Piedmont Park and have a picnic there! The views of the Atlanta Skyline make for a great backdrop, especially around sunset!
Hallowfest at Six Flags
“Hallowfest” at Six Flags (formerly known as FrightFest) is a family fun event filled with zombies, scarecrows, and pirates! Six Flags completely transforms their park starting in mid-September for a fun Halloween-themed adventure!
Take a Ghost Tour in Savannah, GA
Did you know that Savannah, GA is considered America’s Most Haunted City!? Have a SpOoOoOky night in a Ghost and Gravestones Tour in the haunted city of Savannah, GA! It’s a fun way to celebrate Halloween and get in the spooky spirit – definitely one of my favorite things to do in Georgia in the fall!
Other Fun Fall Ideas at Home
Don’t let the fall fun stop there! Bring fall to your house with these fun ideas:
– Make an Apple Cider Margarita
– Buy Fall Scented Candles
– Bake Pumpkin Bread and Apple Pie
– Build a Bonfire
– Watch a Scary Movie
– Wear a Cozy Sweater #sweaterweather
There you have it – the best things to do in Georgia in the fall! Start making new fall traditions with all of the fun things to do in September, October, and November in Georgia! If you plan to visit Georgia in any other season, feel free to read my other guides to each season in Georgia!
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Wow, Georgia looks absolutely beautiful in the fall! I never would have considered visiting then, so thanks for giving me some pretty inspo!
I wish the sunflowers lasted this long in the UK, we normally have around 2 weeks in the summer to see them (if we’re lucky!) Georgia looks like such a picturesque autumn destination and the number of pumpkins too! Wow – I need to come over to The States!
This was a great post. I am considering a move to Georgia this year. I love how everyone is dressed so warmly in the fall there. (I’m in PA where it’s cold.) Thank you for sharing these ideas. I can’t wait to go there and see everything for myself!
Love the idea of warm autumn it looks so cozy and nice. I think I would especially enjoy the ghost tour in Savannah
The ghost tour in Savannah is one of my favorites! I’ve even done a Haunted Bar Crawl in Savannah!
I didn’t know about all of these great options! Such great things to do in Georgia!
Fall is the absolute best time of year! All of these activities are picture perfect and great ideas to get outdoors and enjoy what the season has to offer! The Savannah ghost tour sounds awesome – I would do that!! And I would be all over horseback riding in the mountains. I bet it’s stunning!
Love these fall photos! Great pots with great tips 🙂
This is so great. I would love to visit the pumpkin farm and sunflower field. They look so great.
YES bring on all the Fall things!! We have a lot of these in Virginia too, but I’ve never been to Georgia’s mountains. Would love to check that off my list one day!
Georgia looks absolutely beautiful in the Fall and those are scary scarecrows
This is so awesome! As I am getting ready to go to Georgina next month, you just gave me wonderful ideas of things to do and explore. Great post and inspiring!
I hope you have so much fun in Georgia – there is truly so much to explore!! 🙂
Amazing list!! Wait, are football games really happening? Idk why I was under the impression that it was like the NBA.
love that there are sunflower fields and a pumpkin patch so close together! havent experienced either and would love to
Wow Georgia looks like such a pretty place, especially in the fall! I have always wanted to do those ghost tours in Savannah but I hadn’t realised how many Halloween activities there was! Will bookmark this for next year!
I’m so jealous of your sunflower fields! That’s definitely a summer activity here in the mountains of WNC — just tried going to an orchard today and all the sunflowers were gone.
First of all, OMG your photos are so adorable! Georgia seems like an amazing place for fall. Being from California, we don’t really get a fall season. We get summer heat and then winds but not really the beautiful color change in the leaves. Also, I would love to go apple-picking. I know the closest spot here if far out in the valley past Los Angeles, which is an hour from me lol Thank you for sharing this lovely post!
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Georgia is gorgeous during the fall. Visiting Savannah would have to be top of the list for me. Beautiful city with so much to do plus the vibes, the charm, the southern hospitality, the FOOD – there’s just so many amazing things about it. Will definitely be back!