This October 21 - 26 fans of the equestrian arts are sure to find a quality display of horsemanship in Washington DC with the Washington International Horse Show. Held at the MCI Center, this encompassing event features a variety of races and exhibits featuring some of the top horses and riders in the world for an entire weekend of horse appreciation. Whether thoroughly interested in the equestrian arts or simply looking for a way to fill up a few hours during your next visit to Washington DC, the Washington International Horse Show can offer a prestigious, exciting outing in our nation’s capital.

Of course, the Washington International Horse Show won’t be the only display of equestrian arts in the DC area. Combining a feast fit for a king with horses and thrilling combat, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is an engaging dinner experience that can offer travelers equestrian arts and so much more. Throughout the show you’ll cheer on your sections own knight as six brave individuals fight for the hand of the princess. As for the meal itself, you’ll be treated to 1/2 roasted chicken, vegetable soup, garlic bread, spare ribs, 1/2 herb basted potato, apple pastry and two soft drinks, beer, coffee or tea.

This October 3 – 5 the Miramar Air Show will once again be returning to the Miramar Marine Corps Air Station for a weekend of high-flying thrills and family fun. Throughout the weekend both military and civilian performances will entertain the crowds through a variety of exhibitions. The Blue Angels, stealth bombers, The Patriots Team, the U.S. Army Golden Knights and even the Red Bull MIG are just a few of the many unique, high-speed sights waiting this October at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station. Along with the flight-centric displays, visitors will also be greeted to special fireworks displays and a range of vendors as well.

Those interested in the Miramar Air Show can take their fascination with flight one step further the Learn to Fly Discovery Flight. More than mere sightseeing, the Learn to Fly Discovery Flight is an all-out experience of a lifetime. Along this excursion, you’ll take to the air in a dual-cockpit, Varga VG-21 with the chance to actually take the reins of the plane. Don’t worry though! You’ll be given pre-flight instruction, and your guide will have their hands on their controls at all times. Whether you’ve always dreamed of being a pilot or are simply looking for a new experience, the Learn to Fly Discovery Flight offers great aerial sightseeing, and so much more.

If you’d like a more nostalgic time of flight, then the 1920’s Open Cockpit Biplane Flight may be just for you. Along this journey you’ll climb aboard a plane from a forgotten era, and if you should choose even be allowed to take the controls! Don’t worry though; both cockpits are fully equipped so that even at the first hint of trouble your knowledgeable guide will be able to take control. Those wishing to relive the romantic era of flight are sure to find this to be an experience of a lifetime.

Las Vegas will once again be holding its BikeFest this fall with dates set for October 2 - 5. The annual event always attracts tens of thousands of bikers and their prized possessions to the city of Vegas for a weekend that is filled with polished chrome and great times. Scheduled events for this year’s festival include a poker run, bikini contest, numerous custom bike shows and numerous other activities that are sure to keep the weekend varied while sticking to a central theme. And whether you’re looking to show off your own hog or merely would like to be part of the overall festivities, all are welcomed to share in the experience that is Las Vegas BikeFest.

While the Las Vegas BikeFest itself should offer more than enough to keep any visitor busy during its duration, there are numerous sights surrounding Las Vegas that can add adventure to even the most adventurous tales of BikeFest. With an Area 51 Photo Tour you’ll actually have the opportunity to dive into one of America’s most mysterious geographical areas as you search for what really is out there. Along the guided journey you’ll pass by various detection and camera devices, explore the famed deformed Area 51 Joshua tree and may even see a few men in black! Whether a true believer or looking for an immersive way to entertain yourself, the Area 51 Photo Tour provides great insight with the opportunity to bring home proof of the unknown.

If you’re looking for great dining and a rockin’ atmosphere during your visit to the Las Vegas BikeFest, the Hard Rock Café can deliver. Offering traditional, American cuisine coupled with rock memorabilia highlighting legends including Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, and Elton John. If you’re looking for good times and good dining to combine, then make it the Hard Rock Café during your next visit to Sin City!

While temperatures may be starting to dip throughout most of the country the subtropical climate of Charleston is keeping things relatively warm for a vacation that can offer plenty of comfortable outdoor adventure even as October approaches. From setting off on a fishing excursion to exploring the beauty of Charleston itself, there are a variety of things to do in Charleston that can turn your next fall vacation into a veritable adventure. Below, we’ve highlighted a few different tour options to help you get started on planning your getaway to the city of Charleston, SC.

Historic Homes Walk

With the Historic Homes Walk you’ll have the opportunity to saunter through the streets of Charleston exploring the range of architectural beauty the city holds, and even step inside two prominent homes within the area. Both the Edmonston-Alston House and the Nathaniel Russell House will showcase an exquisite look into authentic antebellum architecture for an immersive view of the grandeur of old. Of course, the tour also offers an encompassing look at Charleston’s architectural history as you’ll make your way through a variety of charming alleyways, genteel neighborhoods and decidedly southern gardens.

Creek Fishing Trip

If you’d like a more natural look of Charleston, then a Creek Fishing Trip is just the experience for you. You’ll take to the salt marshes of the Charleston area with the possibility of snagging everything from trout and flounder to shark and rays. And while the fishing is sure to be exciting, just being able to get out amidst the natural beauty of Charleston, SC is what truly makes this an experience to remember.

Charleston Journeys Civil War Tour

More than offer intriguing views of Charleston, the Charleston Journeys Civil War Tour is a trip back in time to a pivotal point in our nation’s history. Along the experience you’ll visit battlefields and other historic points of interest as you uncover the reality of the Civil War and the effects it had on the city of Charleston.

It may be a month away, but New Orleans’ Voodoo Music Experience has quickly shaped up to be one of the major concert events in New Orleans this year. The annual multi-genre festival will be held in New Orleans City Park over the course of October 24 - 26, and looks to be one of the biggest showings yet. Featured artists are set to include a grab bag of musical styles including the likes of R.E.M., Erykah Badu, Lil Wayne, Stone Temple Pilots, Joss Stone, The Mars Volta, and numerous other local and national artists. Whether looking for a time of hip-hop, rock, jazz or simply hoping to catch some good music while visiting The Big Easy, the Voodoo Music Experience can offer a sound for nearly every ear within range.

While visiting New Orleans, a Swamp and Bayou Tour is just the thing to experience the full effects of the region. Along this interesting tour option you’ll cut through the backwoods and swamps of Louisiana as you experience both the natural growth of the swamps and their inhabitants. Along with a romp through the swamps, the Swamp and Bayou Tour will end with a wildlife show featuring snakes, turtles, raccoons and all of the other critters that call the swamps and bayous home.

Turning from the wildlife of the area to a more diverse look at nature, the Audubon Zoo is another great activity option for New Orleans visitors. The zoo sits on 58 acres and features a variety of exotic species including orangutans, white tigers, jaguars, flamingos and much more. The Audubon Zoo also features a number of praise-worthy exhibits including their Reptile Encounter - complete with Komodo Dragon - and the Swamp Exhibit.

Memphis’ historic Cooper-Young District will once again be hosting its popular Cooper-Young Festival September 13. Now in its 20th year, the festival offers a wide display of arts and crafts with hundreds of artisans visiting from across the nation. Along with the amazing display of arts, visitors will also find a full schedule of live music filling the air throughout the festival as well. In particular, this year’s event is expecting to feature over 370 artists with over 60,000 visitors turning out for the one day event. And whether you’re a true craft fanatic or simply looking for where the party will be in Memphis on September 13, the Cooper-Young Festival is sure to be a lively time in Tennessee.

Those looking to turn the theme of master craftsmanship from the Cooper-Young Festival into a full vacation may be interested in experiencing the Gibson Guitar Factory Tour as well. From the likes of blues masters B.B. King and Eric Clapton to rock ‘n’ roll legends such as Buckethead and Tony Iommi, the list of who’s used Gibson guitars is a veritable legends list of guitarists. And with a tour through the Gibson Guitar Factory you’ll quickly come to realize why the best in the business choose Gibson.

Switching from the instruments the musicians use to the musicians themselves, the Sun Studio Guided Tour can offer a unique display at the music of the 50’s, and some of the biggest names to ever come out of Memphis. Sun Studio opened in 1950 and quickly launched to fame by being connected to artists including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. Of course, while Sun Studio may be considered a landmark today that’s not to say that it has closed up shop. Current artists such as Tom Petty and U2 have recorded in the studio, offering a variety of musical insight when visiting.

From the magnificent homage to great president’s from America’s past to the inspiring scenery that covers South Dakota, the Mount Rushmore area offers a wide range of moving sights to awe visitors. And with any of the three tours featured you’re sure to gain an impressive view. Whether standing underneath the towering rock sculpture that is Mount Rushmore or peacefully cruising South Dakota’s natural expanse by train, there’s an experience waiting just for you with a Mount Rushmore vacation!

Mount Rushmore Tour

With the Mount Rushmore Tour you’ll not only experience the mighty Mount Rushmore, but also get a peak at some of the natural wonders and other impressive human constructs that cover the Mount Rushmore area. Guests will witness Sylvan Lake and Custer State Park on the way the famous rock sculpture of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt. You experience doesn’t end with Mount Rushmore though! You’ll also be taken to witness what is slated to be the largest mountain carving in the world once completed, the Crazy Horse Memorial.

1880 Train Tours

Those looking for a comprehensive view of the Mount Rushmore area will find the beautiful sights and nostalgic feel of the 1880 Train to be a great vacation activity. You’ll ride aboard an authentic steam engine as you travel the natural expanse between Hill City and Keystone, and back again. And to offer true convenience to all Mount Rushmore area visitors, you can catch the 1880 Train Tours from both Hill City and Keystone! Whether a train enthusiast or merely looking for a unique experience, the 1880 Train Tours can deliver.

The city of San Diego almost always provides a fascinating view of the Pacific coast throughout the fall months, though during the end of September the sights are accompanied by sound with Festival Del Mar. The annual music festival, held this year on September 24 & 25, routinely features an eclectic gathering of musicians for a time that can offer something for everyone. This year’s gathering is certainly no exception to that rule with acts including Medeski, Martin & Wood, Common, Cake, Dialed Peoples, moe., and much more. Whether you’re looking to experience a particular performance or would rather sample all that the festival has to offer, Festival Del Mar will mark a perfect companion to the beauty of San Diego, CA.

If you’re truly looking to experience the natural beauty of San Diego during Festival Del Mar, then you’ll definitely want to look into the San Diego Harbor Whale Watch. You’ll be guided by a naturalist through the Pacific Ocean as you search for the California Gray Whale. Of course, with the San Diego Bay being a natural habitat for the magnificent creature, and the expertise of your guide, it should be no problem finding numerous views. Along with the California Gray Whale; dolphins, sea lions and various forms of birds are also known to frequent the coast of San Diego.

And for those looking to experience the sights from the skies, there is the 1920’s Open Cockpit Biplane Flight. Along this exciting journey you’ll explore the outlying areas of San Diego by way of retro biplane with one major twist - you’re flying the plane! Whether you’ve a pilot’s license or have never even traveled by plane, you’ll be given a quick rundown on all you need to know to keep safe, and then take to the skies. Of course, you’ll have a knowledgeable pilot flying right along beside you with his own cockpit should anything start to go wrong. More than sightseeing, you can fulfill your life’s dream with the 1920’s Open Cockpit Biplane Flight.

Las Vegas will once again be holding its BikeFest this fall with dates set for October 2 - 5. The annual event always attracts tens of thousands of bikers and their prized possessions to the city of Vegas for a weekend that is filled with polished chrome and great times. Scheduled events for this year’s festival include a poker run, bikini contest, numerous custom bike shows and numerous other activities that are sure to keep the weekend varied while sticking to a central theme. And whether you’re looking to show off your own hog or merely would like to be part of the overall festivities, all are welcomed to share in the experience that is Las Vegas BikeFest.

While the Las Vegas BikeFest itself should offer more than enough to keep any visitor busy during its duration, there are numerous sights surrounding Las Vegas that can add adventure to even the most adventurous tales of BikeFest. With an Area 51 Photo Tour you’ll actually have the opportunity to dive into one of America’s most mysterious geographical areas as you search for what really is out there. Along the guided journey you’ll pass by various detection and camera devices, explore the famed deformed Area 51 Joshua tree and may even see a few men in black! Whether a true believer or looking for an immersive way to entertain yourself, the Area 51 Photo Tour provides great insight with the opportunity to bring home proof of the unknown.

As October approaches, the weather is nearing perfection for touring. And in Savannah, you’re sure to find more than a variety of options for sightseeing. From merely strolling through the city streets to exploring complete themes encompassing the city’s history, there’s a tour just right for you and your travel companions during your next visit to the south. Below, we’ve highlighted a wide range of tour ideas to help get you started on planning your next vacation, and experiencing the beauty of Savannah in autumn.

Saunter in Savannah

Saunter in Savannah offers a general overview of the many sights of Savannah and their varied histories. Along the walking tour you’ll experience various architecturally important neighborhoods throughout Savannah, visit Forsyth Park and even venture to a few of Savannah’s famous ‘hidden gardens.’ Whether you’re a little unsure as to what the history of Savannah has to offer you while visiting the city, Saunter in Savannah is a great way to gain a varied understanding of Savannah and have an entertaining time.

Homemade Thunder Civil War Tour

War buffs and southern romantics alike will find the Homemade Thunder Civil War Tour to be an interesting look into the Civil War and Savannah’s role in the conflict. From hearing tales of natives, including General Moxley Sorrel, to visiting sites of significance, such as the Green-Meldrim House, the Homemade Thunder Civil War Tour offers an encompassing look into the Civil War from the perspective of a southern city for a unique experience all around.