Best pumpkin patches this Halloween season 🎃

Plus, where are the scariest attractions in the US? Advertisement [10best logo]( [Read in Browser]( We know there are many of you out there who embrace the spooky season, and we've got you covered! Visit these award-winning pumpkin patches and see which Halloween venues our experts nominated for a Readers' Choice Award this year. Feeling a little too spooked? We share the recipe of an ancient Spanish cocktail said to protect your soul! [Where to pick pumpkins this fall: Top 10 pumpkin patches in the nation]( [Where to pick pumpkins this fall: Top 10 pumpkin patches in the nation]( At these 10 pumpkin patches — selected by an expert panel and voted as the best in the United States by our readers — you're sure to find the perfect pumpkin for carving or decorating your dining table. Some even offer pie pumpkins for baking. Plus, there's just something about visiting a pumpkin patch, many with hayrides and yummy treats, that puts you in the fall spirit. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Vote now: Best of Halloween Help us identify the best Halloween attractions and destinations in the nation by voting for your favorites. You can vote once per day, per category until voting closes October 21 at noon ET. We'll reveal the winners on 10best.usatoday.com on October 28. Check out who's nominated this year and cast your vote! [Best Haunted House / Attraction]( [Best Haunted House / Attraction]( [Vote Now]( [Best Theme Park Halloween Event]( [Best Theme Park Halloween Event]( [Vote Now]( [Best Haunted Destination]( [Best Haunted Destination]( [Vote Now]( [Best Haunted Hotel]( [Best Haunted Hotel]( [Vote Now]( [Best Escape Room]( [Best Escape Room]( [Vote Now]( [Best Ghost Tour]( [Best Ghost Tour]( [Vote Now]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Make the classic Galician cocktail used to ward off evil spirits]( [Make this classic Galician cocktail used to ward off evil spirits]( While Spain is home to its fair share of regional traditions — flamenco dancing, the correfoc festival, and the Valencia Fallas, to name a few — Galicia stands out for its unique culture. Located in the northwesternmost reaches of Iberia, this autonomous community is renowned for its strong Celtic heritage, which imbues the entire region with its own set of long-standing customs, beliefs, and culinary concepts. But perhaps one of its most eye-catching traditions is queimada, a boozy cocktail that shoots spouts of flame like a bubbling witch’s brew. Complete with an entire ceremony, this cocktail is said to have the power to burn away evil spirits and protect the soul. We show you how to make it. [Read More]( Current standings: Coffee awards [Where are the best places to grab a coffee? Vote for your faves]( We're midway through the voting period for coffee-themed contests in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Voting closes on October 7 at noon ET. Click the links below to view live leaderboards and weigh in on your favorites. You can vote once a day in each category. The winners will be announced October 16 at noon ET. - [Best Coffee Chain]( - [Best Coffee Subscription]( - [Best Drive-Thru Coffee]( - [Best Independent Coffee Shop]( - [Best Travel Coffee Mug / Tumbler]( Advertisement [10best logo]( Trusted Travel + Lifestyle Advice [visit us on facebook]( [visit us on twitter]( [visit us on instagram]( [Terms of Service](  •  [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( [Privacy Notice](  •  [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy](  •  [Feedback]( Need to unsubscribe? [Click Here](