As the days turn shorter, travelers start to consider where they should visit next. If you’re looking for an affordable destination, consider visiting a “second city,” so called because they’re generally less popular to visit than destinations like Miami or New York City (though we think they deserve just as much love).

Seattle, for example, might get most of the buzz in Washington state, but Yakima’s a great fall destination too. With more than 90 wineries nearby, Yakima was recently named the top wine region in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Road trippers driving along the White Pass and Chinook Pass Scenic Byway will enjoy scenic views of the Cascade Mountain Range. And locally grown food, affordable lodgings and ample free or low-cost outdoor activities make it a great destination for travelers on a budget.

Considering Sedona or Phoenix? Try the less-touristy city of Prescott, Arizona. It’s home to Prescott National Forest and its miles of hiking trails, kayak-friendly Watson Lake, historic Whiskey Row and the sites of Tuzigoot and Montezuma’s Castle, where travelers can discover the region’s ancient human history, which extends for thousands of years.

We chose the 10 second cities on this list based on the possibilities to enjoy the short-lived fall travel season, from leaf peeping in scenic areas to the incredible cultural and artistic events they host each year.

1 Yakima, Washington

2 Beech Mountain, North Carolina

3 St. Augustine, Florida

4 Lodi

5 Bangor, Maine

6 Oklahoma City

7 Prescott, Arizona

8 Richmond Region, Virginia

9 Buffalo, New York

10 Grand Rapids, Michigan

— Lacey Pfalz, TravelPulse