When And Where You’ll Find The Best Fall Colors In The U.S.
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It’s officially time to start your fall foliage game plan. But when should you expect the most beautiful colors?
Obviously, the farther north you are, the earlier you’ll glimpse trees turning gold and red, but here’s when you can expect to see some autumn action around the U.S. (and some of our favorite colorful photo ops).
Late September
Fall comes early to the Rocky Mountains, the almost-Canada northern U.S., upstate New York and some parts of Maine. The early season calls for excursions to:
- Maroon Bells, Colorado
- High Peaks Region of the Adirondacks, New York
- Acadia National Park, Maine
Early October
Around the Great Lakes and New England, the foliage will peak in early October. These weeks are great to head to:
- Green Mountains, Vermont
- Upper Peninsula, Michigan
- Kancamagus Highway, New Hampshire
Mid-October
The Midwest and mid-Atlantic’s leaves start turning brilliant in the middle of October. We suggest:
- Door County, Wisconsin
- Twin Cities, Minnesota
- Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Late October
Both the upper South and south Midwest hit peak fall hues in late October, along with the Pacific Northwest. Right around Halloween is great in:
- Great Smokey Mountains, Tennessee
- The Ozarks, Missouri
- Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Early November
The Deep South gets a late autumn, but in the right spots you’ll still see bright reds, oranges and yellows. For the last weeks of fall, we’d recommend:
- Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway, Georgia
- Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana
- Monte Sano State Park, Alabama
Note: No two years are the same, so the best colors may vary from season to season.
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