Discover an Abundance of Nature's Beauty

Blazing red, orange and yellow leaves dangle from tree limbs. Warm, woolen sweaters and boots reappear from their summer hiatus. A crisp wind gently ushers in the autumn season. Farm festivals, haunted houses, hayrides and football fans cheering on their favorite team signal that it's fall in Ohio.

It's the perfect time to hike up a forested hillside and gaze over a quiet valley, or enjoy a day of family togetherness picking apples and pumpkins. Cool evenings encourage snuggling with a loved one on the porch of a secluded cabin.

The autumn season offers a variety of activities in the Buckeye State. Click on the links below to begin planning your fall color excursion:

Fall Foliage Driving Tours
No time is more beautiful than fall for a scenic drive through Ohio's rolling hills. Here are some of the best routes to experience an abundance of fall color.

Fall Foliage Events
With eight million acres of woods bursting with color, there is plenty to celebrate. Here are just a few fall color events to help you celebrate the season. Visit our Interactive Calendar to find more great fall color events awaiting you throughout Ohio.

Fall Farm Markets in Ohio
Ohio is brimming with farm markets ready to meet your fall needs. A trip with the family to pick your own apples and pumpkins makes a great autumn excursion. Check out this list to find some of Ohio's best markets for a "pick-your-own" experience.

Haunted Happenings
There are a multitude of activities to startle and surprise even the bravest of thrill seekers, from hair-raising exhibits and spooky ghost tours to heart-stopping rides and frightening haunted houses. Here is a list of ghostly activities happening throughout Ohio this Halloween season.

Fall Color Report
Check here starting starting Sept. 30 for on-the-spot reports from state parks, forests and nature preserves throughout Ohio to help pinpoint the best locations for peak viewing.

Why do Leaves Change Color?
Explore the science behind the colorful transformation.