It goes without saying that the changing colors of the forests on the east coast of the USA are well worth seeing. But they're by no means all that New England has to offer.
Warm and sunny days, clear air and cool nights, a last stand of summer: for many people, the Second Summer zwischen Hochsommer und Herbst mitunter die schönste Zeit. Vor allem sogenannte “Leaf Peepers”, die sich dann auf den Weg machen, um das bunte Herbstlaub zu bestaunen. Durch ihre günstigen klimatischen Bedingungen und den high proportion of maple trees the natural phenomenon in New England on the US East Coast is particularly colorful. But Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine have a lot to offer for a trip to New England in the fall has long had much more to offer.
Der “Ocean State” mag zwar mini sein. Er hat aber eine 400 Kilometer lange Küstenlinie. Und genau hier befindet sich der greatest treasure des kleinen Bundeslands: Austern. Im Herbst erreichen die Gewässer des Atlantiks die optimalen Temperaturen, so dass mit der “Ernte” begonnen werden kann. Interessierte können die köstlichen Muscheln nicht nur in renowned restaurants genießen. Sie können sich entlang des “Oyster Trails” auch zu festlichen Veranstaltungen aufmachen und an guided tours through oyster farms.
From late September to early November, it's not just the forests on the US East Coast that seem to be on fire. In Massachusetts, the extensive cranberry fields also contribute to the fire. Splendor of color bei. Besonders faszinierend ist die “nasse Ernte”. Dabei flutet man die Felder, um schließlich die kleinen, roten Beeren abschöpfen zu können. Rund um Cape Cod the harvest is celebrated with Cranberry Festivals. There are also guided tours of the harvesting process.
If you visit New England in the fall and enjoy the liquid gold auslässt, hat definitiv etwas verpasst. Die “Sugaring Season”, also die Ernte von Ahornsirup, findet im Frühling statt. Doch irgendwie gehört der Geschmack von Ahornsirup typischerweise in den Herbst. Gut, dass jetzt Produkte wie Maple Syrup Cookies wieder hoch im Kurs stehen. Während jeder Reise nach Vermont sollte zumindest das ein oder andere “Treat” auf der Bucketlist stehen. Viele Farmen bieten Verkostungen an.
Wohl kein anderer US-Bundesstaat ist für seine Liebe zum Hummer – zumindest in kulinarischer Hinsicht – so berühmt wie Maine. Hummerfang gibt’s das ganze Jahr über. Wer sich auf ein authentic experience If you want to get involved, take a trip on a lobster boat. During the catch, you will learn all about lobster farming and its way of life. Along the coast, there are numerous Lobster Shacks the famous Lobster Rolls. The famous Maine Lobster Festival takes place every year in July.
In fall, vast fields in New Hampshire turn every photo of New England into a postcard. It's not just the classic Hokkaido pumpkin that grows here but also the decorative varieties, butternut and co. The pumpkin season begins in late summer, but it lasts until late into the fall. Visitors from near and far come to attend the Pumpkin Festival (this year it starts on October 22). It's particularly famous for its many carved pumpkins and the wide range of activities on offer for families.
You probably don't immediately associate New England with wine in fall. You'd be more likely to think of California's Napa Valley, Italy, France or Austria. However, the wine culture in Connecticut has actually flourished in recent years. Numerous new wineries have been established throughout the state. In addition to traditional grape varieties such as Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay, they also grow regional specialties. In fall, wine tours offer the opportunity to get to know winegrowers and taste their products.
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