One Connecticut City Just Got Crowned A Fall Getaway Champion

Connecticut Makes the List of the 6 Best Places in the U.S. for "The Perfect Fall-Themed Retreat"

According to MSN and Her Agenda, there are six places across the U.S. that are perfect for a fall-themed getaway — and one of them is right here in the Nutmeg State.

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Now, if you’re guessing Cornwall, Kent, New Milford, or Washington Depot, you’d be wrong. The folks at Her Agenda claim the Elm City — yes, New Haven — is the spot for fall perfection.

Here are their six selections:

• Gatlinburg, TN
• Leavenworth, WA
• Asheville, NC
• Burlington, VT — AMEN, brother!
• New Haven, CT — You sure, bro?
• Galena, IL

New Haven wouldn’t exactly be my first pick when it comes to cozy fall vibes, but here’s why Her Agenda says it belongs on the list:

“Just outside the city and you’ve got leaf-loving spots like Sleeping Giant State Park and East Rock Park, both perfect for a casual hike or picnic. Bishop’s Orchards in nearby Guilford, Conn., offers a wholesome fall day with a corn maze, pumpkins, food trucks, and photo ops that scream fall mood board. Road trip opp: Connecticut’s ‘Quiet Corner’ with quaint villages, antique shops, and more.”

Fair points, honestly. I’ll give them Sleeping Giant, East Rock, and Bishop’s Orchards — those are certified fall hits. Still, if I’m packing up for a Connecticut leaf tour, I might lean toward the Litchfield Hills over New Halen but to each their own.

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P.S. I know I’m in the minority here, but this fall weather has been absolute trash. I get that most people are loving these 88-degree days, but not me. I wait all year for this majestic season — I want crisp air, crunchy leaves underfoot, and chimney smoke floating through the neighborhood. If I wanted to wear shorts in October, I’d move to Florida, get a job at Publix, and take up methamphetamine.