Fall Foliage

New England may be the best-known destination for taking in the colors of fall, but it doesn’t have a monopoly on autumn hues.

1 Vermont A favorite choice of leaf peepers everywhere, scenic Route 100 winds through the picturesque Green Mountains. The area’s maple trees peak in early October, boasting vibrant oranges and reds.   vermontvacation.com

2 Massachusetts Observe the fiery colors of the fall along the Mohawk Trail through the Berkshire Mountains during the first two weeks of October. At Mount Greylock, climb the Veterans War Memo­rial Tower for awe-inspiring views of four states’ foliage.   massvacation.com

3 Loire Valley, France Grab a baguette and a bottle of local wine for a picnic along the winding Loire River in central France and soak in fall colors that rival New Eng­land’s finest.  loirevalleytourism.com

4 Prince Edward Island, Canada The coastal climate of the northeastern island makes for one of the longest foliage-view­ing periods in North America. Hike along one of the island’s unpaved heritage roads for a peek at the beautiful untouched landscape  tourismpei.com

5 Oregon just east of Eugene, take the hour-and-a-half drive through the McKen­zie River Valley to the crest of the Cascade Mountains. The area’s lava fields provide a unique element to offset the hues of Oregon’s lush landscape.   traveloregon.com

6 Pennsylvania The Poconos offer great opportunities to see autumn’s vivid colors. Spend a day hikingthrough 260+ miles of trails, stopping at Bushkill Falls, called the Niagara of Pennsylvania.   visitbushkillfalls.com

7 Japan The star of Kouyou (or fall) is the Japanese maple tree, which turns a vibrant red starting in late November. To­kyo city parks and local temples are ablaze in reds, oranges and yellows and provide picturesque spots to.soak in the shades of fall.  tokyojaponguide.com

8 New York On Saturdays and Sundays in autumn, take a four-hour cruise up the Hudson River to experience the beautiful fall foliage throughout the Hudson Valley.   nywaterway.com

9 California The leaves of Sonoma County start changing mid-October and continue into late November, when the countryside (and vineyards) are awash in oranges, golds and reds. It is also wine­harvest season; a perfect time to stop at local wineries.   sonoma.com

10 Michigan With 7 million acres of forests, the Upper Peninsula is ablaze from late September into October. If hiking is your thing, tackle the trails of Porcupine Mountains, situated along 20 miles of the lake Superior shore.  michigan.org

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