Fall Foliage

Among leaf-peepers, New England has become known as the destination when it comes to scenic drives, bed-and-breakfasts, and harvest festivals. However, there are some lesser-known locales that will equally delight your senses. Read on for tips on where to get the most glorious autumn scenery.

Yankee Magazine hosts a Web site that is a one-stop location for New England’s seasonal color palette. See daily foliage reports posted by locals, find out when peak foliage will appear in various areas, and learn the science behind fall’s vibrant leaf colors.

Despite the Northeast’s high-profile foliage reputation, many other areas around the county display beautiful autumn leaves. If you want to extend your leaf-peeping season, head south. In states such as Georgia and Alabama, peak season doesn’t occur until weeks after New England’s leaves have fallen.

Visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service homepage for updates on leaf colors across the country.