Fall is magical in the Salem area. Family farms throw their annual harvest festivals, pumpkin patches are bursting, wineries host flights on outdoor patios under the crisp fall sunshine, and apple orchards are full of low-hanging fruit waiting to be picked. Add in Salem’s love for Halloween, cozy coffee shops, and pumpkin-spiced everything, and you can easily spend a few days soaking it all up. Why not make a weekend of it? From romantic bed and breakfasts to modern resorts and convenient downtown hotels for families, start planning your fall getaway today.

The Salem area really bursts to life in August. The skies are blue, the days are long and the theme parks, farms, children’s museum and ice cream shops are filled with families enjoying everything the region has to offer. Want to hike through an old-growth forest to a waterfall or watch your kids bounce around on a wall-to-wall trampoline? Maybe your kiddos want to pet friendly goats, visit the Seven Dwarves house or shoot down a lighthouse slide into a pool. No matter what your crew is into, the Salem area delivers big on family fun. Here’s a sample four-day itinerary that’s sure to make lasting family memories. Start planning your August getaway today.