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Plan a memorable fall weekend getaway with these destinations, from colorful Reno-Tahoe and historic Charleston to Boston, Maine and upstate New York

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Fall has a way of making a weekend away feel more inviting. The temperatures cool down, the leaves begin to change and familiar destinations take on a completely different character. For families, the season also brings plenty of activities that work for both kids and adults, from pumpkin picking and bike rides to ghost tours, museums and cozy evenings by the fire.

Reader’s Digest rounded up fall weekend getaways that give families plenty to do without requiring a packed itinerary. The destinations range from the mountains and lakes of the Reno-Tahoe area to the historic streets of Charleston, South Carolina. Others offer a classic autumn experience, with pumpkin patches and colorful foliage in upstate New York, cultural attractions in Boston and a quieter escape on Maine’s Chebeague Island.