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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Emerson chapter.

Crisp air, apple pie, and leaf-peeping are upon us. Whether you are a seasoned Bostonian or from across the globe, we can help you make the most of your fall in Boston.

Fall foliage

Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain is my favorite Boston locale to spot fall foliage while sipping a warm drink and taking a stroll. It even has free admission!

Catch a food fest

Everybody knows that a New England fall is time to prep for a long, arduous winter of hibernation. You have to eat for that to happen, right? Lucky for us, Boston’s Vegetarian Food Festival is Oct. 30-31. Presented by the Boston Vegetarian Society, the festival is free and features 120 exhibitors, including natural food stores, registered dietitian consultants, cooking demonstrations, cookbook publishers, educational information on animal rights and the environment, and plenty of FREE food samples.

Scout out a cafe

Everyone knows the best place to hunker down during chilly weather is your favorite cafe. Commercial chains like Starbucks are fun, but don’t forget about the little guys. Cafe Luna in Cambridge and Trident Booksellers and Cafe on Newbury street are both popular spots for those interested in a simple cup of coffee and a warm sandwich. Bring your laptop—both places offer free Wi-Fi!

Visit a farmers market

Stock up on fresh fall produce at one of Boston’s farmers’ markets. Union Square, Brookline, and Haymarket all offer free farmers markets through the end of October.

Get lost in a Corn Maze

Nothing says fall like a good corn maze. Every weekend from mid-September through the end of October, Sauchuk Farm in Plympton, Mass. creates an elaborate maze through a huge cornfield. Wear your walking shoes, you can get quite a workout!

Head of the Charles Regatta

Since its origin in 1965, the Head Of The Charles Regatta has welcomed the world’s best crew teams to the banks of the Charles River for the ultimate two-day rowing competition. In addition to watching some superb athletes, spectators can browse booths, relax at the Reunion Village, or just grab a bite and cheer on the crews!

 

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Shannon is a journalism major at Emerson College, where she is involved in many different organizations ranging from social media and writing to fashion and styling. Originally from New Hampshire, she loves Boston and one day wants to work for a news station in either Boston or New York City.
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Erin is now a senior at Emerson College in Boston, MA pursuing a degree in Print & Multimedia journalism. Originally from West Orange, New Jersey, Erin enjoys fashion, baking, hiking, traveling, and sharks. She is currently Co-Campus Correspondent of Emerson's Her Campus branch, and recently worked as an Editorial/Web Production intern and freelancer for Details.com at Conde Nast in New York City. Follow her on Twitter @appenzo.