From Revolutionary War battlefields and military sites to historic towns and city streets, these six destinations pair America 250 history with spectacular New England fall foliage.
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If you are looking for things to do in New England this fall, look no further. Our editors share their personal favorites, from classic fall fun to hidden gems.
New England
Best New England Fall Festivals & Events | 2026
Add these New England fall festivals and fairs to your autumn to-do list. Updated for 2026!
As summer yields to fall, spend September weekends experiencing the best of both seasons. Here’s your guide to fun events and escapes in New England this month.
Yankee’s longtime foliage expert makes the case for the less-expected with a list of 6 scenic spots to see New England fall foliage.
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Weekends in the Kitchen: Corn Fed
Two recipes—one sweet and one savory—make delicious use of cornmeal, New England’s original grain.
At Winslow Homer’s coastal Maine studio, the famous painter shifts from historical figure into something more like a friend.
Two seasons in, Maine’s joyful bear hug of its first professional soccer team shows no sign of letting up.
After last year’s drought-shortened display, healthier forests are setting the stage for a more gradual (and potentially spectacular) autumn. Read on for the official 2026 New England fall foliage forecast.
Yankee’s Kim Knox Beckius and foliage expert Jim Salge share their state-by-state picks for spectacular leaf-peeping, scenic detours, and memorable New England foliage adventures.
Planning a getaway to Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills? Here are our picks for the best attractions, scenic spots, towns, restaurants, shops, and places to stay.
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A Fall Escape to Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills
In Connecticut’s Litchfield County, autumn is the invitation—the rest is the surprise.