One of the highlights of the fall season, if not the highlight, is the brilliant autumn foliage that North America has to offer. These fall travel destinations are so spectacular they’re well-worth planning a vacation around.
I’ve always spoken of “fall” as more of a destination than a season since it’s so driven by travel to beautiful places. Last year we took a road trip from Tennessee to Virginia and it was incredible.
Best Place to Visit in the Fall Season
The best place to visit when it is time to see that colorful autumn foilage we all love is where the colors are the most vibrant and the landscape so stunning it looks like a painting. Here are the best places to travel to in the fall for an awesome experience.
The Lakes Region, New Hampshire
Nearly 10 million visitors were expected to arrive in the state of New Hampshire last fall, according to the state’s Division of Travel and Tourism, many of whom come to experience some of the world’s most brilliant flaming reds and golds of autumn. Some of the best bright hues can be discovered inland in the higher elevation areas like The Lakes Region.
Made up of Mirror Lake, Lake Ossipee, Squam Lake, Lake Winnipesaukee, Lake Winnisquam, and Newfound Lake, peak season here typically lasts an entire month, from late September through late October. By paddling out in a canoe, paddleboat, or kayak on any of the lakes, you’ll get a wonderful perspective of the fiery red maples along the shoreline that are reflected in the still water.
There are also hiking and bike trails for your enjoyment as well as other recreational activities.
Litchfield Hills, Connecticut
Litchfield Hills and the surrounding area is a postcard-perfect destination, located at the foot of the beautiful Berkshires in Connecticut. One of the best places to travel to in the fall, this area boasts a vibrant palette of color in autumn, with a blanket of birch, beech, aspen, and maple trees covering the mountains, perfect for fall. The landscape is amazing with stunning waterfalls and hills and many activities to keep you busy as you appreciate all that is around you and connect to nature.
By taking a tranquil scenic drive from New Milford to Cornwall, you’ll be available to take in those quintessential New England covered bridges and the highest waterfall in the state at Kent Falls State Park, too. There is practically an endless number of routes — you might even want to search for your new home among the houses for sale in CT, as you’d probably have to move here to experience them all.