Reasons Autumn is a Great Time to Rent an Apartment

Autumn is our favorite season here at The Point at Silver Spring for a number of reasons. Simply put, everything is prettier in autumn. The novelties of fall and winter are still fresh and exciting, but the temperature hasn’t dropped to the winter norm yet. Autumn is the season best known for apple picking, pumpkin carving, hot apple cider and road trips to fall festivals. The greater Silver Spring area has a number of festive autumn activities to participate in! Below are a few reasons we believe autumn is a great time to move into a new apartment in the area.

1. Apple Picking Orchards

Fresh picked apples are an autumn staple; no fall season would be complete without them! Apples from “pick your own” orchards are usually natural and organic—a much healthier option when compared to most store-bought apples. Almost all apple orchards offer a variety of types of apples—you can find red apples, green apples, sweet or tart apples, and so much more! One of the best perks to pick your own apple orchards—most farmers will let you sample the apples. By buying locally you not only know where your apples are coming from, but you are also supporting local businesses. Enjoy the wonderful autumn sweater weather and take a day to go apple picking!

Homestead Farm of Poolesville, MD is one of the best pick your own apple orchards in the greater Silver Spring area. Not only does it offer apple picking, but the farm also has cherries, pumpkins, blackberries, strawberries and honey fresh from the hive.

2. Take Advantage of the Farmers Markets

Farmers markets are quite popular in the fall for a number of reasons. At farmers markets you tend to get the freshest fruit possible—usually only a few hours from the field, giving you the freshest, top quality selection. Shopping at farmers markets eliminates the middleman so the speak—along with the associated shipping costs, resulting in lower prices.

Another benefit of buying produce from local farmers markets as opposed to grocery stores, is that the food you buy at farmer’s markets are seasonal. Shopping at farmers markets helps you reconnect with the natural food cycles in your region—in this case, Maryland.

3. Fall Festivals & Events

Autumn in most areas involves road trips to fall festivals, pumpkin patches and corn mazes. Silver Spring, MD is fortunate to have a number of fall-related events in the area including the Pumpkin Festival at Butlers Orchard. These events are yet another reason autumn is the best season to move into this area—there is so much going on!

34th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Butlers Orchard

Every weekend in October, 10:00am-5:00pm

Germantown, MD

Butlers Orchard’s 34th Annual Pumpkin Festival features a variety of autumn activities including hayrides, a corn maze, a pumpkin cannon, pony rides, a pick your own pumpkin patch and an assortment of festive fall foods.

4. Perfect Moving Weather—It’s Still Warm!

Everyone enjoys a sunny summer day, but most change their tune when the temperature starts hitting the mid-90’s. Summer is the best season to visit the beach or go sailing for the day, but heat and humidity make moving a miserable experience this time of year. Most enjoy cuddling up next to their fireplace with a mug of hot apple cider, but few look forward to trekking through the snow to work to slipping on black ice when they walk up their front steps. Winter is not the best time to move either, with freezing cold temperatures and dangers like black ice and snow. With crisp fall mornings and cool evenings, autumn is the best season for moving—it is a happy medium between summer and winter!

5. You Can Be Settled In Before The Holidays!

The winter holidays are a very busy time for most; autumn is also the best season to move into a new apartment because it gives you time to move and get settled into your new apartment before the holidays. You’ll be ready to host family and friends in your new apartment by Thanksgiving! Fall is the best season to move into a new apartment, check out The Point at Silver Spring’s available apartments for lease today!