8 Fun Things to Do This Fall in Binghamton
Fall is finally here, and if you’re anything like me, you can’t wait for leaves to change, cooler temperatures and anything pumpkin-flavored. What better way to make the most of your time than by visiting the local attractions? Check out all the fun fall festivities Binghamton has to offer – you won’t want to miss them!
Explore the Nature Preserve
The leaves are turning right before our eyes amid pleasant weather! Explore on your own or with a group of friends and enjoy the breathtaking autumnal scenery of our 190-acre Nature Preserve.
Go apple picking at Apple Hills Farm
Apple Hills is an orchard 15 minutes away from Binghamton’s campus! In addition to a wide selection of apples to pick and satisfy your cravings, they also have a cuddly farm, a corn maze and more activities to entice you to return.
Solve the Corn MAiZE at Stoughton Farm
Check out the MAiZE at Stoughton Farm in Newark Valley! Open now through Halloween, this large corn maze is the perfect way to spend time with your friends – and put your brain to the test!
Get spooky at Slaughterland Screampark
Slaughterland Screampark is for the thrill-seekers looking for a good scream! It delivers a spine-chilling trip that’s filled with horrific haunted attractions, live performers and heart-racing scares.
Take a haunted mansion tour at Roberson Museum
Attend a haunted mansion tour at the Roberson Museum to hear stories of supernatural encounters. With a mix of Gilded Age history and lore, you’ll hear this home’s stories while walking the same halls as the mansion’s first and last family.
Buy seasonal food at Binghamton Farmers Market
Every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Recreation Park on the West Side of Binghamton hosts the Binghamton Farmers Market. Check out the selection of locally produced goods and farm-fresh delicacies. The market features 10-15 vendors every week, guaranteeing a varied assortment of fresh vegetables, baked products and handcrafted items.
Enjoy delicious cider and donuts at Cider Mill
Visit the Cider Mill, well-known for its fresh cider, apple cider donuts, and selection of handcrafted pies. From picking up farm-fresh vegetables to witnessing the cider-making process, it’s a must-see location for anybody looking for a true taste of upstate.
Eat tasty food during Fall Restaurant Week
For those of you who have been wanting to try some of Binghamton’s excellent restaurants, this is the perfect opportunity! During Restaurant Week, there are special lunch and dinner menus with discounted prices! Stop by and enjoy some delicious eats from Oct. 15-24.
Gabriela Cafaro is an intern for the Office of Media and Public Relations, and an English major with a minor in writing. She is from Brooklyn and enjoys creating short-form video blogs. After graduating, she aspires to work in marketing.
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