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Freaky & Fabulous Fall: Yelp Data (Pumpkin) Spices Up Your Life Before The Holidays



The leaves are changing, the weather is getting colder and the smell of pumpkin spice fills the air: Fall is here and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Thanks to Yelp’s devoted data science team, we’re sharing where to enjoy fun fall festivities and flavorful treats this autumn. We worked with Insider, Mic, Delish, Southern Living and others to feature great local businesses across America.

But First, Coffee.

If you’re like us, you need a cup o’ joe before getting to work. Well add some of these高级咖啡店to your fall bucket list. Mic’s list of best coffee shops in all 50 states highlights Yelpers’ favorite places in the U.S. to warm up and beat the fall weather. With fan favorites likeCoat Check Coffeein Indianapolis, hidden gems likeBryce Canyon Coffeein UT, and interesting combos likeJava Burritoin South Carolina, this list will have you craving more caffeine than usual. The possibilities are endless.

Apple of My Eye

你知道他们说什么,一天一个苹果使doctor away! To ward off the illnesses that may surprise you this fall, look no further thanDelish’s round-up of the 50 best apple picking spots across the country. Yelpers love to explore the massive orchards ofWillowbrook Apple Farmin Oak Glen, CA and go to tastebud heaven atCarter Mountain Orchardwith their assortment of delicious treats: apple crisp, apple cider donuts and cider slushies. Yum! This list will have you packing your bags and heading for the hills.

The South’s Top Local Haunts

AsSouthern Livingshared, “in a region where history and tradition reign, there’s bound to be some skeletons in the closet.” Well, Yelp data found that, in fact, the South had some ghosts to hide in cities like New Orleans, Savannah and San Antonio. Book a night in a real-life haunted mansion atThe Marshall Houseor reserve your spot to meet Texas’s ghastly ghosts withSisters Grimm Candlelight Ghost Tours。你”ll be sure to be spooked one way or another just in time for Halloween.

Thrifty & Nifty

Need a new fall wardrobe? You might just find what you’re looking for off the rack. Shopping at thrift stores this fall can be a great way to update your closet without breaking the bank right before the holidays.Insiderpromises to help you find a steal with a list of thrift stores in every state based on Yelp data. Shops likeAuH2Oin NYC orFia’s Fabulous Findsin DC are perfect places to find the coat, hat, or scarf of yours dreams before the first snow falls.

Connecting people with great local businesses is our pumpkin bread and butter here at Yelp, so if you want to see more stories like these, go ahead and follow our blog. Yelp’s data team has a plethora of additional stories highlighting great businesses worth visiting on your holiday road trips. And if you’re a reporter looking to work with Yelp data for your next story, give us a hoot and holler over at press@yelp.com.