2. Savannah, GA
Savannah’s southern warmth and hospitality do not wane with the cooling of the temperatures! October vacations in Georgia’s oldest town consists of fall festival after fall festival – and involves a lot of fun, booze, and food (pretty much the reason why it is one of the most highly suggested destinations for October trips). There’s the Greek festival, Columbus day celebrations, Oktoberfest with local breweries, Seafood Festival, the Island Pirate Fest in Tybee Island, and the Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival to name a few! And because the city is known for its historic haunted sites, you might want to stay ‘til Halloween for a ghost and graveyard tour (but only if you’re really, really brave!). Savannah may not have the foliage, but it’s one of the best places to visit in the USA in October.