Trying to book a date in October...

Just decided to make early October the time for our getaway.

But, I was wondering if the lst week in October ( 3 - 7th) is a good time since it%26#39;s Columbus day weekend. Is the town more populated during that time where it might be kind of crazy?

Is the weather still pretty nice temperature wise?

Thanks.

Trying to book a date in October...

The Columbus Day weekend has indeed become a favorite time to visit this area. Columbus Day usually falls pretty close to the peak of autumn foliage on the island, plus, CD concides with the Thanksgiving holiday in Canada.

That weekend, although fairly highly populated, is not as ';crazy'; as, say, July 4 or most of August---the difference being that relatively speaking, there are more adults and fewer uncontrolled children.

The weather tends to be good---one of my favorite times of the year on the island. It will be cool at night, definitely, and even during the day, the warmth will not come so much from the air as from the sun, so shaded areas will recognizably cooler than will sunny areas.

If you would really like a more quiet time, the week after Columbus Day would fill that. After Columbus Day, the Island Explorer Shuttle will not be running, but the park will still be very accessible, and the foliage should still be good.

Trying to book a date in October...

Do you think it will be too cold the week after Columbus Day?

Say...Oct. 10th forward? Just want to be able to enjoy everything as much as possible!

No, it won%26#39;t be too cold. The days are usually very pleasant. October is often a warmer month than May.

Good to know in terms of weather...thanks CW and Bonnie.

I did note that some hotel rates go down the 2nd week in Octobber, too. And, that%26#39;s a nice incentive to hold off a bit.