Who wins?
Carving pumpkins vs Leaf peeping
Leaf peeping wins 52% to 48%. 114 more put them in the same row. From Fall Activities Tier List. Pick a side.
DarkNoodle on Carving pumpkins: roasting the seeds after is the real reward
dave_m12 on Leaf peeping: a hike when the colors peak is the best thing about fall, and it's free
Fall Activities Tier List: the full ranking