It is that time of year when the curtain comes down on the summer season, and Mother Nature waits in the wings with her best show ever! The autumn leaves in New England will, as always, lead the annual wardrobe change. The following are the three best places to see the spectacular results.
Maine
While it’s true that the entire Northeast is ablaze in color during the fall, a few locations really stand out. Drive through central Maine near the town of Rangeley for eye-popping views. Red, yellow, and orange leaves swirl around evergreen pines, making the colors even more vibrant in contrast. Couple this with their reflection in Rangeley Lake, or one of the many other lakes in the area, for an unbelievable sight! South of Rangeley, the Route 17 scenic overlook named the Height of Land must not be missed. Gaze across Mooselookmeguntic Lake at the magnificent canvas of color nature has provided.
Massachusetts
Another fantastic location for foliage viewing is the Berkshire area of Massachusetts. Follow the Mohawk Trail and become enveloped in brilliant colorful scenery from every direction. Natural Bridge State Park in North Adams offers views of waterfalls and the unique marble bridge that spans 30 feet over one of the many chasms in the park. In the fall, the park’s beauty is enhanced by the addition of the crimson and gold of the trees. Continue into quaint Williamstown and stroll streets lined with trees filled with some of the most beautiful autumn leaves in New England.
Vermont
Known for its numerous maple trees supplying some of the best syrup available, Vermont can’t be beat for the perfect fall foliage tour. There are no finer red leaves, fluttering together with majestic yellows and oranges, than those that fill Vermont’s landscape.A trip along Route 100, which runs north and south through the state’s center, provides a panorama of the magnificent autumn leaves in New England. Visitors can take in the rural beauty with the Green Mountains as a backdrop.
The best time for a fall foliage trip to New England is between late September and Halloween.
