Originally posted on Travel + Leisure.

The Best 21 U.S. Cities to Experience Fall and Enjoy Oktoberfest

Consider these the top U.S. cities for fall travel once the leaves start to turn.

By Katrina Brown Hunt

Katrina Brown Hunt is a San Diego-based freelance writer and editor, specializing in budget-friendly travel and family excursion topics. Her witty advice has appeared in CNN Travel, Travel + Leisure, Time magazine, and Southern Living.

Salt Lake City, Utah

America's Best Cities for Fall Travel: Salt Lake City

Adam Barker

Autumn in Salt Lake City generally means lower prices, smaller crowds, and the chance to see bright foliage while hiking or driving along Big or Little Cottonwood canyons. This time of year also brings the Utah State Fair, held just northwest of downtown every September and featuring its own rodeo. And be sure to get your ticket for Oktoberfest, an annual celebration of beer, German food, and live music held at the Snowbird ski resort between August and mid-October.

Visit Salt Lake (VSL) is the private, nonprofit Destination Sales & Experience Organization (DSXO) dedicated to recruiting, retaining, and activating conventions, meetings, sporting events and leisure travel that fuels the region’s visitor economy. In partnership with Salt Lake County, hoteliers, members and public-sector stakeholders, VSL helps generate $6.15 billion in annual visitor spending, $575 million in direct tax revenue and $1,700 in household tax savings while supporting more than 56,000 jobs. By championing Salt Lake's authentic urban-meets-mountain identity, VSL creates transformative experiences that benefit the community and visitors alike. For more information, visit www.VisitSaltLake.com.