by Alyssa Dienno (8th)
One of the first reasons that Fall is the best season in Philly is because of all the Halloween attractions around it. Valley Of Fear is a popular Haunted Farm in Feasterville with a scary hayride, haunted house, and a haunted walk. Sleepy Hollow Haunted Acres in Newtown is another great haunted farm. It has a scary hayride, haunted house, and a haunted field to walk through.
From experiencing both of these farms, I personally think Sleepy Hollow is scarier, so if you want to feel the adrenaline rush, go there. If you’re not big on the spooky and scary stuff, Peddler’s Village is a great place to be. It is an outdoor shopping center that gives you a Fall feeling vibe. There are stores of various items, from food to books and clothes. There are many other attractions and places to provide you joy no matter if you like Fall or not, but these are a few that have stood out to me.
Another reason that Fall is the best season in Philly is because of all the sports teams that play. Everyone knows that the Philadelphia sports fans are very passionate about their teams, which makes the games even more enjoyable. A main team is the Eagles, our football team. The games are so much fun, especially after a win when everyone is either screaming the Eagles Fight Song, or just the statement “Go Birds”.
The Flyers, our hockey team, is another team that has great games. The stadium is very nice and all the food is really good. Hockey is a very fast paced sport, so everyone is on the edge of their seats, especially on a Power Play. For baseball, the Phillies Play most of the time. Since it's the post-season, it isn’t guaranteed we play, but when we do it’s super fun. Red October is so much fun to experience. Lastly, the 76ers play, which is our basketball team. Games are so much fun to watch since it is a fast paced game, and the stadium is super nice.
One more reason why Fall is the best season in Philly is because of the weather and overall Fall vibe. Fall/Autumn is known for the cold, but warm weather, and Philly has exactly that. Fall Philly weather falls somewhere in the 60s or 50s, which is warm and cold. Somewhere like Florida, will have hot weather, which isn’t enjoyable for many Fall lovers, but on the other hand Philly is perfect for Fall lovers. That is why I think Fall is the best season in Philadelphia!