Fall in New England means foliage, fairs and Ferris wheels. Oh and apple picking, gorging on apple cider donuts, pumpkin carving, and getting to wear oversized sweaters for three months straight. It truly is my ideal season. Call me basic, it’s fine. Here is my perfect fall bucket list. And as of today, I have checked off five items. How many have you?

1. Ride a ferris wheel at one of Connecticut's fall fairs.

2. Hike up Bear Mountain, the tallest peak in Connecticut.

3. Go on a festive fall hay ride.

4. Go apple picking at a Connecticut apple orchard.

5. Pick pumpkins for carving at a pumpkin patch.

6. Take a hike by the Cornwall covered bridge.

7. Stock up on locally made apple cider donuts and apple cider.

8. Tailgate a college football game.

9. Make a spiced apple cider beverage.

10. Take a drive on one of Connecticut's foliage trails to see the leaves change.

11. Sip on a local wine at a Connecticut vineyard.

12. Roast s'mores over a fire.

13. Bake a pie with fruit from a local orchard.

14. Take a weekend staycation in Litchfield County.

15. Cook thanksgiving dinner with recipes from local chefs.

16. Attend the infamous Harvard v. Yale football game.

17. Down a bag of apple fritters at an Apple Festival.

18. Attend one of Connecticut's many beer festivals.

19. Explore all the outrageous eats and rides at the Big E.

20. Get lost in the corn maze at Lyman Orchards.

All About Them Apples

Whether you’re looking for apple cider donuts or apple fritters to munch on, an apple pie to pass off as your own, or an orchard to enjoy a day of pick-your-own with family and friends, Connecticut has it all.

White Hart Provisions

White Hart Provisions is a cozy and cheerful gathering spot inside the White Hart Inn serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week.

Your Connecticut Fall Bucket List

This Connecticut fall bucket list has everything you should do this fall.

Where To Find The Best Apple Cider Donuts And Apple Fritters In Connecticut

Apple cider donuts and apple fritters mark the changing of the seasons. Here’s where you should go to get them.

Lyman Orchards

Golf courses, corn mazes, apple picking and pies are calling your name at Lyman Orchards.

Beardsley’s Cider Mill & Orchard

Beardsley’s is known for their fresh pressed apple cider, and also sells untreated cider- in case making your own hard apple cider is on your fall bucket list.