19 Charming U.S. Towns Where Fall Foliage Is Absolutely Magical

"There's something magical about watching the transition from summer greens to the vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds of fall. Every autumn, avid leaf-peepers make annual pilgrimages to forests, mountains, and even deserts to view this awesome display on hikes and scenic drives. New England may be the best-known region for fall hues, but there are places all over the U.S. that showcase spectacular foliage."

"Vermont and neighboring New Hampshire are two states known for some of the best fall foliage in the U.S., and Stowe is one of the most charming places to see fiery leaves. It's a tiny town with a big reputation-not only for its ski slopes that tempt powder hounds but also for its abundance of sugar maples that turn orange and red in the autumn. Hike, bike, or drive through the expanse of stunning fall foliage."

"You might not have heard of Nashville, Indiana (and that's partly what makes it so great), but this under-the-radar town shines in the fall. Nashville is about a five-minute drive from Brown County State Park, the perfect place to immerse yourself in hues of yellow, orange, and red. At just shy of 16,000 acres, the park contains roughly 20 miles of roads bordered by dazzling foliage."

The transition from summer greens to vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds draws leaf-peepers to forests, mountains, and deserts for hikes and scenic drives. New England is well known for fall hues, but striking foliage appears across the U.S., and peak weeks vary by region. Stowe, Vermont features abundant sugar maples that turn orange and red; visitors can hike, bike, or drive through expansive displays and may attend Oktoberfest at the von Trapp Family Lodge. Nashville, Indiana sits minutes from Brown County State Park, a roughly 16,000-acre park with about 20 miles of roads lined by dazzling leaves. Snowmass Village, just west of Aspen at the base of the Rockies, offers year-round recreation and ubiquitous aspen trees known for brief, striking color shifts.

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