While it’s only just July and most families are still enjoying the excitement of summer break and summer vacations, back to school shopping and the first day of school will be here before we know it.
One thing that can make this transition a little easier is to have something planned that your family can look forward to in the upcoming months — more specifically for fall break. While there are a lot of exciting things happening in the area before fall break — I’m looking forward to the Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival in August and the Smoky Mountain Air Show in September — October is a great month to visit numerous destinations around the country.
Here are five fall break vacation ideas, all of which are accessible with just a quick, nonstop flight from Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS):
Anywhere in Florida
- Did you know that TYS has nonstop flights to more than 10 cities in the Sunshine state? From Destin (on Allegiant) to Miami (on American Airlines), there are vacation cities galore, all just one flight away. And October is a great time to visit, with an average temperature high of only 84 degrees.
Phoenix
- The Wild Wild West would make for a very memorable fall break vacation. Allegiant has nonstop flights into Phoenix Sky Harbor, which is a short drive from Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and many more natural attractions.
Boston
- The fall is a perfect time to visit Boston and the New England area. There’s always something going on in the city, and the fall foliage in New England is hard to beat (second to the GSMNP, of course). Allegiant has nonstop flights from TYS to Boston Logan Airport (BOS).
Denver
- Allegiant, Frontier, and United Airlines offer nonstop flights to Denver International Airport (DEN), which means there are many options for flight schedules. Are the Denver Broncos playing during your fall break? Or what about a concert at Red Rocks? There’s so much to do in Denver and plenty of options to get there.
New York
- It’s always a good time to visit the Big Apple! With cooler temperatures and beautiful city views, your fall break would be one for the memory books in NYC! Allegiant has nonstop flights to Newark, and Delta Air Lines has nonstop flights into La Guardia. Again, multiple options.
Insider tip: Some airlines, Allegiant for example, offer cheaper fares if you book at the airport ticket counter instead of online. I’ve saved an average of $250 a trip by booking at TYS with Allegiant!
By no means am I trying to rush summer break and the first months of school, but I hope this reminds you that fall break is just around the corner. Plan a fun family vacation that your family will love and will provide a relaxing break from the school year.
