Magnificent Autumn Mornings
There is no better feeling than stepping outside in pajamas on a chilly fall morning, having a hot drink in hand, crunching the frostbitten ground with your steps while walking to admire the beautiful leaves!
Fall time in Frederick is truly beautiful, and it’s quite the understatement to say that our fall mornings this time of year are magical. With such beautiful mornings, why sleep in late and miss all the fun fall action that is happening. The following is a list of fun things to do in the morning during Autumn.
Go On A Hike
Exercising in the morning has great health benefits, so it’s an amazing idea to take a hike in the morning during the fall season. Our wonderful local Catoctin mountains harbor lots and lots of wonderful trails! To mention some…Chimney Rock, Wolf Rock, Hog Rock Nature Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and the most loved Cunningham Falls trail.
Hiking options in Frederick County seem almost endless. Sugarloaf and Gambrill state park are also great options if you have a hiking bug!
Broaden Your Taste In Tea
As mentioned previously, there is nothing better than having a hot drink on a crisp fall morning. Viola ~ Special Teas & Other Goodness store can be located on North Market Street in Downtown Frederick. With over 350 varieties of teas to offer, visiting Viola is a great way to elevate your chill fall mornings!
Amazing Autumn Afternoons
With perfect weather, and its wondrous amber beauties, Fall time in the afternoon opens up much time to have fun!
Fall Festivals
Plenty of towns and counties host fall festivals with many festivities throughout the season. Frederick county is home to a couple.
Catoctin Colorfest and Oktoberfest are two local festivals that occur during fall. Colorfest is a great option for shoppers looking for fun things for the upcoming holidays, while Oktoberfest is a German festival held in either Late September or early October featuring the drinking of different beers.
Fun Fall Food
It is always fun to try new foods and restaurants with friends and family. Many Bakeries and Cafes have seasonal options on their menus this time of year. As we all know Starbucks has many fun seasonal food and drink options. But what about our local small business in the county? Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe have many delicious items on their menu that will peak your interest if you are into seasonal treats. Their French Toast specialty latte has maple spice, cinnamon, and white chocolate. And their McCutcheon’s Hot Apple Cider drink is perfect for all fall foodies.
Pumpkin Patches
Pumpkin Patches are one of the highlights of fall time. With corn mazes, various activities, and obviously the pumpkins, what’s not to love! Magnolia Meadow Farms, Summers Farm, Gaver Farm, and Farmer ChuckBones Pumpkin Patch are all great examples of family friendly pumpkin patches in Frederick County.
Autumn After Dark
Night time during fall is always adventurous. You can plan activities like Bonfires, spooky corn mazes, Dark Hide n’ seek and much more! Frederick County offers many fall evening activities that are available to you and your family!
Football And Fall Go Hand In Hand
Who doesn’t love to get their friend group together, have fun snacks and watch the team you love play? Feature Retail company released an article about how football has become America’s favorite sport, “Football has become more than just a game; it has become a symbol of strength, toughness, and teamwork – attributes many Americans cherish.” This is very true! American’s love a good Sunday night football game. It is one of the many highlights of the fall season!
To conclude, the loved season that we call Fall should be cherished every year as we make new memories with family and friends. This year, make it a goal to plan your fall activities locally, and see how much Frederick County has to offer!