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Fall activities + scenic views + history + kid friendly

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We are a family of 4, have two kids ages 4 and 2. We have traveled all together to Europe so we’re not afraid to travel with the kids. We’ve done Hawaii and loved it especially for the coffee plantation tours but we’re looking to get a fall vacation it’s my favorite season and we live in the mtns of AZ so don’t have a much for fall here! I’ve been to New York in the fall (Hudson valley) it was beautiful! But looking for something a bit different, my list includes:

Good coffee
Apple cider/orchards would be wonderful
Scenic views
History
Budget friendly

Where should we go? ChatGPT recommend flying into Boston and traveling to NH, VT. Or should we go more PNW, but I assume there would be less fall colors due to the evergreen trees. That area is on our list but not sure if fall is the best time of year. I trust this forum more than chatGPT so wanted some recommendations. What would you all suggest?

We don’t want any holiday related activities

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You might consider Asheville, North Carolina, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The highest mountain east of the Mississippi is Mt. Mitchell, an hour from there. The largest private home in the US is Biltmore House and Estate; it's open to the public (not inexpensive, though), and it's a heck of a place. Take a look at their website. Not sure how much the kids will like the main house, but there's also a barn with animals and kid-friendly demonstrations. There are 2 hotels on the estate but they are $$$. Plenty of lodging at all price points around town, though (but prices might be elevated during "leaf-peeper" season, not sure). Asheville also has a nature center, arboretum, and science center. Probably some historic stuff too, though offhand I can't think of anything. There are probably orchards as well, but again, not sure about that. I don't know about the coffee, either, but if you go to Asheville, don't miss French Broad Chocolates. They have a shop/cafe in the middle of town, or you can go to their factory and take a tour (there's a cafe there too).

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Well we have everything on your list here in the PNW! I'm not sure when you mean, by "fall", presumably mid- late October?
There is SO much to do as a family I don't know where to begin. If you can specify more about your budget and how long you have? How much time outdoors. You could have a few days in and around Seattle and then take the ferry to Friday Harbor. Another plus is the relatively short direct flight from AZ to either SEA or PDX. Our trees do change colors and I think they look amazing along with the evergreens...

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