Fall Road Trip in Delaware County

Fall Road Trip in Delaware County

Full Day Itinerary

Full Day

Full Day

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Fall

Stops

5-10 Stops

Highlight

Itinerary can be replicated in Spring and Summer, excluding Sherman's Pumpkin Farm (Seasonal)

What to Bring

  • Cash (For Amish)
  • Camera
  • Something to bring pumpkins home in!

9 a.m.

Backbone State Park- Dundee

Start your morning off right seeing the changing foliage at Iowa's First State Park.

Capture the best photos at the lake and on The Devil's Backbone trail!

11 a.m.

Fountain Springs Park -Greeley

Lesser known but worth the view, Fountain Springs is a beautiful spot to enjoy the late morning.

Fountain Springs County Park - Hipcamp in Greeley, Iowa

12 a.m.

Amish County- between Hopkinton & Delhi

Pull up your maps for the Delaware County Crossing Scenic Byway. It'll take you right through the gorgeous countryside, as well as through DelCo's Amish Country!

Find a bakery, general store, greenhouses, & furniture/craft businesses.

Amish map and list of businesses here!

2:30 p.m.

Head to Manchester

Take the Byway back (or loop around) to Sherman's Pumpkin Farm in Manchester!

This family farm specializes in themed corn mazes, pumpkins, fall decor, apple cider treats, and the cutest photo ops.

Experience this tried & true fall tradition in Delaware County!

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kids writing their name on the pumpkin wall

5:30 p.m.

Dinner before heading home

After the fun at Sherman's, grab dinner at one of these restaurants!

If heading East/South: Try The Landing in Downtown Delhi

If heading West/North: Check out Blue Collar Sports Bar right in Manchester for some comfort food, and stick around for the nightlife.