Fall Happenings on Atlanta’s South Side by Anne Jiles

<pThere is a touch of fall is in the air, and residents and visitors on the south side of the Atlanta metro area getting ready to enjoy the seasonal activities. Several fall festivals and local pumpkin patches will offer fun for the entire family. Here is a sampling of some popular fall events.

Southern Belle Farm in McDonough, Georgia opens for the fall season on September 17. This 200 acre working farm offers plenty of fun activities for families to enjoy. Families may choose pumpkins of all shapes and sizes from the Pumpkin Patch. Adults can get creative in the pumpkin carving contest. Visit the farm animals, watch the pig races in Oinker Stadium, enjoy an old fashioned hayride, and wind along the paths in the 7 acre corn maze. Visitors can purchase snacks in MiMi's Kitchen and shop in the Country Market. The farm is open on weekends through November 14. Saturday hours are 10am-10pm and Sunday hours are 1-6pm. Admission is $10 for seniors and $12 for other adults and children ages 3 and older. Southern Belle Farm is located at 1658 Turner Church Road in McDonough.

The Pumpkin Patch @ Yule Forest is located at 3565 Hwy 155 N in Stockbridge, Georgia. Visitors can enjoy the pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, pony rides, train ride, and the Crazy Maze. A science center features a live reptile exhibit. The Fun Zone features an obstacle course, rope spider web, and fun house. The Pumpkin Patch is open October 1-31. Hours are Monday-Friday from 4-7pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am-6pm. Admission prices range from $6-$8 per person.

Fall festival lovers may want to stop by Bridgefest in the Pines in Stockbridge, Georgia on October 1. This festival is perfect for families. Attendees will enjoy arts and crafts, live musical entertainment, and food. Children's activities will include pony rides and a petting zoo. Bridgefest will run from 9am-5pm and admission is free. The festival venue is Clark Community Park in Stockbridge.

Teenagers may enjoy the Trail of Terror sponsored by the Clayton County Parks and Recreation Department. This spooky, outdoor haunted trail is sure to cause a fright. The Trail of Terror is open on October 21-22 and 28-29 from 7:30-11pm. The location is International Park, located at 2300 Hwy 138 SE in Jonesboro. Admission is $5 and this activity is not recommended for children under 12.

These seasonal activities are a great way to celebrate fall weekends. Enjoy the cooler weather, the changing leaves, and the outdoor festivities.

Anne Jiles is the Director of Sales of the Hampton Inn Morrow hotel in Atlanta-Southlake. Located in the heart of Morrow, the hotel is just across from Southlake Mall and 18 miles from downtown Atlanta. This property offers a full range of services and amenities to make your stay exceptional.

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Explore & Experience Beauty on Your Kashmir Tour by Nirmaltravelmasti

The land of angelic natural beauty, Mughal sophistication, spiritual solace and serenity, Kashmir brings crowning glory to India. Studded with Himalayan ranges and lush Mughal gardens and gushing rivulets Kashmir has a topography that enchants all. As you pick Kashmir tour for your holiday you can explore various facades of the region which ranges from spiritual odysseys to nature walks, adventure escapades and much more. The land popularly known as 'Paradise on Earth' is a widely preferred holiday destination. Tours to Kashmir introduces you to a world of serenity and serendipity which leaves them with most beautiful memories of their holiday spent in heavenly Kashmir.

Kashmir tour package has a lot to offer to the visitors and thus from sightseeing places to leisurely activities to different cuisines you can try hands at lots of things which include:

Sightseeing Tour to Kashmir: When in the city you will be spoilt for choice of sightseeing destinations. Beautifully decked with north western range of Himalayas, Kashmir is laced with unparalleled beauty and tranquility. At its spectacular hill stations such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and more divinity appear to be existing and amongst its lush environs one can relish enjoy nature's treasures. Region is also blessed with several astonishingly beautiful lakes and it is most recommended to visit at least one of these lakes while on Kashmir tours. Dal Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the country and the second largest in Kashmir; its surrounding Mughal gardens and vast crystal clear expanse is idyllic setting for romantic Shikara boat ride. Kashmiri handicrafts are valued worldwide and thus no visit to Kashmir is considered complete without a tour to its colorful bazaars. Shop for handmade carpets or invest in selection of stone jewelry boxes, beautiful woolen shawl, and furnishing in Kashmir for your house.

Leisurely Activities: Kashmir being hub of adventure sports offers a whole range of adventure sports activities which includes skiing too. One of the major reasons for travelers to visit Kashmir is Gulmarg which is the best ski resort in the Himalayas. You can else try hands at trekking and mountaineering in the lofty hills of Kashmir. Some of the most popular treks in the region are Srinagar-Aharbal-Kungwattan-Mahinag-Kousarnag, Pahalagam-Chandarwar-Sheshnag-Amarnath Cave-Sonamarg-Sgr, Pahalgam-Aru-Lidderwat-Kolahoi Glacier-Khemsar-Sonamarg-Sgr and more. Kashmir has multitude of waterways which not only enhance its natural beauty, but also offer means of discovering leisure sports. To those for whom Shikara ride on Dal Lake is not good enough there are options of white water rafting in Kashmir which is played on the white waters of Lidder (Pahalgam, Kashmir), Sindh and Zanaskar.

Set on Kashmir tours to discover more than what has been already explored and seen and you will be able to unleash several treasures that are hidden inside the stunning Kashmir valley. Converse with the locals, try delectable cuisines and drink tea at local restaurants to grab the nerve of the city and to experience that divine presence learn about the ways of their religion and you will indeed have an experience of a lifetime.

Nirmal Mishra is a traveler who likes to share his experiences. All the articles published by him will help you understand India better and answer all your holiday queries regarding,Kashmir Tours, beach hotels, South India Tours , Find tourist info on tavel Packages, travel destination, Holiday Packages and much more.

Make Your Vacation an Experience of Lifetime in the Beaches of Kerala by Vijay Joshi

Are you a nature lover finding any holiday destination to explore the wide ranges of scenic attractions? Then, you must head to Kerala, globally famous as "God's Own Country". It is one of the sought after tourist's destinations located in the southwestern part of India. This place is so beautiful that it magnets the attention of tourists round from the globe. The bountiful attraction of this place includes mesmerizing beaches, cascading waterfalls, picturesque landscapes, crystalline lakes, green carpeted hill resorts and exotic wildlife sanctuaries and parks. Apart from all these the state lovingly called "One of the ten Paradises of the World" is also famous for its reviving ayurvedic treatments and spa therapies, rich traditions and culture, ancient temples and magnificent forts and monuments.

Kerala no doubt is popular for its enigmatic beauty, blissful ambience, pleasant climatic conditions and warm hospitality which make it the most friendly, visited and favored holiday destination in India. With the arrival of large number of tourists several travel companies have come up with the sole aim of providing tourists the best tour packages that help tourists in making their vacation a delightful experience of lifetime. You can avail these packages as per to your time and budget so that you can experience he best moments in Kerala.

Kerala has a wide range of attractions that are blessed with eye catching seeing beauty influencing tourists for making vacation in this dream accomplishing place. Among the bountiful attractions the endless beaches are the fascinating attraction that allures the hearts of tourists. Attractions in Kerala are world famous for their breathtaking beauty that helps tourists to collect many wonderful and pleasant experiences that will always cherish them. The palm fringed pristine beaches of Kerala are the perfect place for nature lovers, adventure lovers and vacation makers. It offers a fantastic chance to explore the alluring charm of the golden sandy beaches having refreshment of both the mind and body with the ayurvedic treatments. Kerala beaches allow visitors to enjoy the fun filled activities like swimming, diving, boat sailing etc. Honeymooners can spend the best part of their life by sharing their feelings of love, care and romance having intimacy and privacy.

Apart from beaches there are also the reviving, green coated hill resorts which fascinate tourists across the world all the year around. This is the perfect place for nature lovers to explore the beauty closely having fun and enjoyment. Some of the soothing hill stations are munnar, Thekkady, Ponmudi, Wayanad, Devikulam and Chembra peak. All these stations are the rejuvenating spots attracting tourists to have benefit from the Ayurvedic and spa therapies. The flora and fauna found here mesmerizes tourists with its exotic beauty. Also the tea orchards, orange grove, coffee grove and enchanting waterfalls compel tourists to explore the hill stations of Kerala.

Kerala tourism map helps tourists in finding the top most destinations and assists them with the excellent hotels, proper accommodations, warm hospitality, rich traditions and culture, mouth-watering food and other world class facilities. The delicious food prepared in the typical Kerala style never fails to lure the heart of the visitors. You will surely fall in love with all the mesmerizing attractions of Kerala. So, get ready for making a memorable, delightful and adventurous trip in "Ten Paradises of the World".

Vijay Joshi is an eminent travel analyst and writer giving information about Kerala beaches.