How Fall Are You?

Find out your autumn travel personality — and learn a few fun fall facts along the way!

1. When do Texans usually start pretending it’s fall?

A) September 1 — the pumpkin spice release date

B) When the thermometer finally dips below 90°

C) When the State Fair of Texas opens

D) After Thanksgiving

Fun Fact: The Texas State Fair in Dallas has been held every fall since 1886, marking the unofficial start of “Texas autumn vibes.”

2. Which U.S. state is famous for the first apple orchard?

A) Virginia

B) Massachusetts

C) Washington

D) New York

Fun Fact: The first apple orchard in America was planted in Boston in 1625. Today, Washington produces more apples than any other state.

3. Which Texas town is known for its fall foliage?

A) Fredericksburg

B) Lost Maples State Natural Area

C) Austin

D) Marfa

Fun Fact: The Lost Maples in Vanderpool, TX, glow red and gold each November — proof that you don’t need to leave Texas to find real autumn color.

4. What’s the origin of the phrase “sweater weather”?

A) A 1950s Sears ad

B) A song by The Neighborhood

C) Old English slang for harvest time

D) Fashion week fall promo

Fun Fact: The phrase became popular after the 2013 hit song “Sweater Weather,” but its cozy connotation traces back to post-war fall fashion catalogs in the 1940s.

5. Where did pumpkin carving come from?

A) Mexico

B) Ireland

C) Salem, Massachusetts

D) Colonial Virginia

Fun Fact: It started in Ireland, where people carved turnips, not pumpkins, to ward off spirits on Samhain (the Celtic Halloween). The tradition crossed the Atlantic and found its pumpkin glow in America.

6. What year was Thanksgiving officially declared a U.S. holiday?

A) 1621

B) 1789

C) 1863

D) 1901

Fun Fact: President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, thanks to decades of campaigning by writer Sarah Josepha Hale (author of “Mary Had a Little Lamb”).

7. What’s Texas’ favorite fall comfort food?

A) Pecan pie

B) Chili

C) Sweet potato casserole

D) Cornbread dressing

Fun Fact: Pecan pie is the official state pie of Texas — and pecans are native to the Lone Star State.

8. Where can you experience the earliest fall in the U.S.?

A) Maine

B) Colorado

C) Vermont

D) Michigan

Fun Fact: Northern Maine sees fall color as early as mid-September. That’s why it’s often called “The Soul of Fall.” (One of Sevenly Travel’s favorite autumn getaways!)

9. What’s your ideal fall weekend?

A) Hiking through golden leaves

B) Cozy cabin with cider and books

C) Road trip through small towns

D) Apple orchard photo ops

Travel Tip: Whichever you choose... Sevenly Travel has a perfect fall stay to match your vibe at sevenlytravel.

10. Bonus Question: What does Sevenly Travel give back each time you book?

A) A pumpkin spice latte

B) Airline miles

C) 7% toward meaningful causes around the world

D) Free leaf pile jumping

Fun Fact: Every Sevenly Travel booking gives 7% back to global and local causes — from clean water projects in Zimbabwe to community programs here in Texas because we believe in travel that feels good and does good.

What Kind of Fall Traveler Are You?

Mostly A’s – The Explorer: You crave crisp air, trails, and panoramic views. Think Maine or Colorado.

Mostly B’s – The Cozy Soul: Cabin, tea, soft blankets. Book a Vermont inn or Asheville Mountain stay.

Mostly C’s – The Road Tripper: You live for open highways and small-town charm. Try Texas Hill Country or Door County, Wisconsin.

Mostly D’s – The Aesthetic Dreamer: Your camera roll leads your compass. Think Sedona sunsets or Charleston fall charm.

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