There’s something special about each of the four seasons in Alabama, but fall is definitely the best season of all. As we say “good riddance” to summer and “hello” to fall, let’s take a look at 15 reasons why fall is the best time of the year.

  1. Alabama’s fall foliage is absolutely GORGEOUS!

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  1. The weather is PERFECT!

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  1. Apple picking season is in full swing.

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  1. Football season takes place during the fall, and you can’t experience a great game day without tailgating.

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  1. Fall brings a variety of hunting seasons.

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  1. Fall fashions are the BEST! Popular fall clothing options include cozy sweaters, hoodies, boots and scarves.

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  1. The fall season brings many fun activities, including corn mazes…

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  1. …hayrides…

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  1. …and pumpkin patch visits.

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  1. Fall brings your favorite TV shows back on the air.

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  1. Fall is the time of year we set our clocks back by one hour. Who doesn’t love an extra hour of sleep?

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  1. Fall brings pumpkin flavored and scented EVERYTHING, including pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin spice candles, etc.

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  1. Fall is the time of year to break out the Crock-Pot to make delicious stews and soups.

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  1. The fall season brings all things Halloween, including decorations, scary movies, costume parties, haunted houses and trick-or-treating.

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  1. Fall brings Thanksgiving, and Thanksgiving brings full-on food coma.

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What do you love most about the fall season? Do you have any special fall traditions? Let us know in the comments below!

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