Acadia National Park
#3 in Best Places to Visit in October
The most beautiful time to visit Acadia National Park is October, hands down. That’s because by mid-October, this Maine park is blanketed by vibrant fall foliage, both along the coast and high atop its many mountains, making it the best time of year for leaf peeping here. And starting Oct. 7 every year, Cadillac Mountain (the tallest peak on the North Atlantic seaboard) becomes the first place to see the sun rise in the U.S. Remember to bundle up before venturing out to catch a sunrise, as it can be quite chilly at the peak early in the morning.
Serengeti National Park
#4 in Best Places to Visit in October
Serengeti National Park’s wildlife-viewing opportunities are incomparable, and visiting in October at the end of its dry season offers certain benefits. October is one of the Tanzanian park’s warmest months, with average temperatures sitting in the low 80s. And while you might encounter a few short rain showers, October is generally still quite dry, meaning you’ll find fewer mosquitos and sparse vegetation – which makes it easier to spot animals – during game drives. The best place to catch a glimpse of migrating herds this time of year is in the Northern Serengeti.
