As the heat of summer fades away to cooler days and crisp nights in New York, there is an abundance of activities celebrating the season as well as preparations for the coming winter to fill the shorter days.
Trips to New York apple orchards to pick apples are a favorite. Fall hunting season is also popular. Of course, there are all the activities for Halloween such as pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an autumn New York tradition.

New York City is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. Forty-seven million visitors, including 37.5 million Americans and 9.5 million international visitors, made New York City their destination in 2008. Throughout the year, visitors enjoy New York City attractions such as theater performances on Broadway, concerts, sports and events at Madison Square Garden, and musical artists and comedians at Radio City Music Hall, home of the famous Radio City Rockettes.