This FL Town May Be Ideal For Vacationing During Fall, Thrillist Says

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, FL — If you are wondering where you should go this upcoming fall season, digital travel publication Thrillist recommended Anna Maria Island for vacationing.

Nestled along the coast, Anna Maria was one of 12 areas Thrillist said are better in the fall.

At seven miles long, Anna Maria is perched west of Bradenton in Manatee County. The City of Anna Maria sits north, Holmes Beach is situated in the center and Bradenton Beach is positioned in the south.

Anna Maria is home to cultural sites, five beaches and has a host of outdoor attractions. Visitors can do Paradise Boat Tours or go to one of the island's museums.

Here is what Thrillist said about Anna Maria Island:

"Come fall, the beaches are still pristine and waterfront sunsets are that much more sublime when bumper-to-bumper traffic is suddenly non-existent. While there is plenty of golf, tennis and shopping to be done, the real draws are the beaches and the local seafood. Sport fishers come from all over and fall is extra special for the almost endless supply of incredible, locally sourced seafood like seasonal Ling, Amberjack and King Mackerel. Mid-October marks the beginning of Florida Stone crab, so celebrate as the locals do and get those claw crackers ready before stopping by Sandbar Seafood and Spirits, Ugly Grouper and Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina to dig in."

Other sites Thrillist said may be good for fall are Montauk, New York; Yellowstone National Park; Newport Beach, California; Chatham, Massachusetts; Vail, Colorado; Portland, Maine; Shelter Island, New York; Savannah, Georgia; Kiawah Island, South Carolina; Assateague Island and Newport, Rhode Island.