Fall Fun for the Seasonally Deprived

In the land of sand and surf, there are no seasons. The sky is either blue or brown. That is the price Southern Californians pay (insert sarcastic chuckle here). So while I’m an honorary East Coaster, I want to experience seasons. Autumn is arguably the most underappreciated season even though many fall-only activities exist. As the leaves turn redder and the jackets warmer, there is no better way to spend an afternoon than in autumn’s glory.

 Apple picking: Located just an hour outside of Boston in Stow, Honey Pot Hill Orchards is an apple-lovers heaven. I don’t even like apples very much but I loved picking my own. Plus, the apples are tastier then any others. On the grounds there is also an apple shop selling sweet treats and cider, two mazes, pumpkins and farm animals. Apple picking is one of the simplest things but also one of the most satisfying. Address: 144 Sudbury Road, Stow, MA 01775.

Fall colors at the arboretum | Photo courtesy of Flickr user BostonPhotoSphere

Arnold Arboretum: This is one especially well suited for the seasonally deprived. Located in Jamaica Plain, the arboretum—which is a collection of trees—showcases some of the best autumn colors in the city. Go for a walk, have a picnic, or even take a guided tour from an arboretum expert. It is an oasis of calm in the bustle of urban living. It was founded in 1872 so there is quite a bit of history here as well as natural  beauty. Address: Go to Forest Hills on the Orange Line.

Pumpkin Patch: You may have heard about Connors Farm; recently, a family of four got lost in the “haunted” cornfield maze and called 911 to help get them out. If you are a serious maze-enthusiast I would recommend it. If not, take precautions. Haunted mazes aside, Connors Farm offers the proverbial pumpkin patch, farm animals and other fun activities for the kid in all of us. Open 7 days a week, hours vary. Address: 30 Valley Road (Rt. 35)?Danvers, Massachusetts 01923.

Row row row your boat. | Photo courtesy of Flickr user Dick Howe Jr

Head of the Charles Regatta:What could be more East Coast then rowing? Happening right in our backyard on October 22, the Head of Charles is the second largest two-day regatta in the world, and the BU Crew will be competing along with every other college crew team. It starts at the DeWolfe Boathouse and finishes just before Northeastern’s Henderson Boathouse. Spectators line the bank and to say this is a world class event would be an understatement. Crew teams from across the globe descend to Beantown to compete. Head to the website for specific times and locations.

 

About Briana Seftel

Briana Seftel (COM '14) is an aspiring journalist with an appetite for adventure. When not writing for the Quad, she enjoys exploring the great city of Boston.

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