Fall Foliage

Weekly Leaf Reports

5 Perfect New England Foliage Day Trips from Boston

New England fall color is as close as 45 minutes away for the Hub’s leaf peepers. Here are some of our favorite New England foliage day trips from Boston.

By Amy Traverso

The Best of Route 7 | The Perfect Three-State Fall Foliage Drive

On this stunning fall foliage road trip from Vermont to Connecticut, there’s no shortage of great places to eat, stay, and play.

By Yankee Magazine

Drive Time | Jim Salge’s Favorite Foliage Day Trips

Our foliage expert, Jim Salge, shares his favorite places to see the beautiful fall leaves as they arrive.

By Jim Salge

14 Favorite Fall Drives in New England

Few New England foliage-season traditions are as easy and enjoyable as hitting the road for a leaf-peeping road trip. Ready to ride? Here are fourteen of our favorite fall drives

By Yankee Editors

5 Perfect New England Foliage Day Trips from New York City

Just a few hours’ drive from the Big Apple is all the New England fall color and local flavor that city dwellers could wish for. Here are some of our

By Yankee Staff

Best Foliage Town in Every New England State

We used research, road trips, and a dash of personal opinion to come up with our picks, from Maine to Connecticut, for the best foliage town in every New England

By Yankee Staff

6 Quiet New England Nature Spots to Visit This Fall

Looking to get outside this foliage season but want to avoid the crowds? Check out these six quiet New England nature spots to visit this fall.

By Jim Salge

The Best 5 Late-Peak Foliage Destinations in New England

Yankee’s resident foliage expert explains why these places are late-season fall gems.

By Jim Salge

Fall Inclusive | Yankee’s Ultimate Foliage Road Trip

Two New Englanders hit the road to see how many foliage-season experiences they can fit into one wild, weird, colorful week.

By Ian Aldrich

Prettiest Fall Foliage Villages in Southern New England

Our list of the prettiest fall foliage villages in southern New England offers ten stunning spots in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

By Necee Regis

Maine Fall Weekend in Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park

When the temperatures cool down and the foliage color heats up, there’s no better place for a Maine autumn getaway than Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.

By Hilary Nangle

A Fall Visit to Downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire

With its top-notch restaurants, boutique shopping, and loads of historic charm, downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a coastal gem.

By Aimee Tucker

Fall Weekend in Hanover, New Hampshire

An autumn visit to the Ivy League college town of Hanover, New Hampshire, gets high marks for shopping, dining, and outdoor diversions.

By Meg Lukens Noonan

A Fall Visit to Historic Lexington, Massachusetts

First famous as the site of the “shot heard round the world,” the charming town of Lexington, Massachusetts remains a historic favorite.

By Alyson Horrocks

Fall in Vermont’s Mad River Valley | Turn Up the Color

The beauty of Vermont’s Mad River Valley is no secret, but seeing it painted in autumn hues brings a feeling of discovery.

By Annie Graves

10 Best Things to Do in Boston in the Fall

Headed to Boston this fall? It won’t be hard to fill your schedule: Boston is chock-full of fantastic fall fun.

By Kim Knox Beckius

Best Corn Mazes in New England

If you look forward to visiting a corn maze each fall, here’s a list of the best corn mazes in New England, from Maine to Rhode Island.

By Yankee Magazine

New England Cruises | Fall Foliage from the Water

Sit back, relax, and experience this year’s fall foliage from New England’s many beautiful harbors, rivers, and lakes.

By Chris Burnett

25 Memorable Things to Do in New England in Fall

From foliage ziplining to the best late-season lobster roll, don’t plan your autumn adventure without our list of the best things to do in New England in fall.

By Yankee Magazine

41 New England Fall Fairs & Festivals

Add these New England fall fairs and festivals to your autumn to-do list.

By William Scheller

How Invasive Pests and Plants Are a Threat to Fall Foliage

The introduction of invasive species can be devastating to the local landscape. Learn more about New England invasive species and how you can help keep them from spreading.

By Jim Salge

How to Take Your Best New England Fall Foliage Photos

Photographer and autumn expert Jim Salge offers his advice and tips to help you take your best New England fall foliage photos ever.

By Jim Salge

The Meaning of Fall Foliage | Why Leaves Change Color

Ever wondered how autumn colored leaves get that way? Learn our expert insight into why leaves change color, then enjoy the show!

By Katrina Yeager

New England Fall Foliage Tips | What To Bring Leaf Peeping

Wondering what to bring leaf peeping? Find a list of everything you’ll need in our essential New England leaf peeping kit.

By Jim Salge

Fall In New England Is About More Than Just Foliage

Signs of autumn have been tough to come by this past week, but on the way out the door this morning, I was snapped into an autumn sensory overload.  The

By Jim Salge

Peak Fall Foliage Map

When is the best time to find peak color in New England? Check out our exclusive map to find out!

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