Taking a trip during the first part of October can offer travelers a variety of attractions, from entrancing autumn colors to enjoying some of that last warm weather before winter sets in. Columbus Day, for many people, provides a three-day weekend to make it easier to explore a new place, whether by car, plane, or boat.

Steamboat Springs, CO

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Poconos, PA

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