Portland's regionally influenced cuisines benefit from the harvest season's bounty with the arrival of: Butternut squash and heirloom tomatoes ripen on the vines, while salmon abound in the Columbia River. Fresh hops, which differ in taste from the dried hops used by brewers the rest of the year, are also available at this time. Hopworks provides a great opportunity to try the fruits of your labor. Unusual events, such as the Portland Fermentation Festival, where you can taste kombucha and fermented dishes from across the world, are also a terrific opportunity to dordle get a taste of the city's gastronomic variety and ingenuity at this time of year. Many surfers claim that the ideal time to ride the waves in San Diego is in the fall, when the south swells combine with the mild Santa Ana breezes.

In addition, the autumn horse-racing season at Del Mar Racetrack begins in November. This is the place "where the turf meets the surf," as Bing Crosby sang. In the same month, San Diego hosts Beer Week, where you can try some of the city's best craft beers. The air in Santa Fe fills with the aroma of roasting peppers when it's chili harvest time. The gastropub Fire & Hops is an excellent spot to taste them, since their poutine is topped with bacon, green chili, and white gravy. Early in October, you may enjoy the "hot air" during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta or a 14-mile stroll along the foliage-lined Aspen Vista route.

While most people see a vacation as taking place in the summer, the autumn is really a fantastic time to go away. The tourist throngs thin down, the temperature drops, and, depending on where you travel, you get to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage and fresh breezes that make the season so wonderful.  The autumnal equinox occurs on September 22-23, 2018, in the northern hemisphere. On this day, the sun enters the sociable air sign of Libra, marking the astrological midway and making it a momentous day in its own right. The best way to enjoy the fruits of nature is to see the world, so while planning your fall vacation, why not take a cue from the cosmos?

The Harvest Moon (the full moon that falls closest to the autumn equinox) will be in your sign, Aries, this year, providing you with the ideal pretext for a trip to the spiritually enlightening Joshua Tree National Park. The area around Joshua Tree National Park is perfect for camping, stargazing, and chilling out under the moonlight because of its diverse environment and plenty of campsites. October and November are fantastic months for camping, trekking, and rock climbing because of the milder weather.

As an autumn getaway, Flagstaff, Arizona is ideal for Taureans because of the Earth sign's inherent affinity for the outdoors. From Flagstaff, it's a short drive to both Petrified Forest National Park and Grand Canyon National Park, so you can quickly go from one breathtaking natural scene to the other. Wupatki National Monument is a great place to learn about Native American culture and tour pueblos that date back 900 years. If you're a Taurus and you want to explore the Grand Canyon in style, book a stay at the hip glampground Under Canvas Grand Canyon before October 23.

Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico, a cultural mecca, is the ideal autumn vacation spot for a multitasking Gemini. You won't be bored here, since the city was voted the greatest in the world by Travel & Leisure's 2023 World's greatest Awards for its exciting mix of nightlife, nature, history, and adventure. Visit the pre-Columbian antiquities at Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and sample traditional local mezcals while shopping for presents in the artisan towns outside of town. While September and October enjoy fantastic weather, early November is when the city celebrates Da de los Muertos.