New England’s Best Foliage Destinations

From late September through early November is a magical time in New England where we truly get to appreciate the beauty of having all four seasons. The air is crisp, the drinks are warm, the leaves are a multitude of colors, and we can soak up quality time outdoors before the winter frost sets in. I love a weekend getaway for a change of pace and scenery every now and then, especially in the fall. Keep reading for my top destinations for a fall foliage drive – all within 3 hours of Boston!

Kent, Connecticut

Red covered bridge over a rocky stream amid brilliant autumn foliage and visitors in a park.

Bristol, Rhode Island

A country lane stretches beneath a canopy of orange and red autumn trees. _{Image via Google}

Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

Three-arched stone bridge and colorful autumn trees reflected in a calm river.

Franconia, New Hampshire

Autumn foliage blankets mountain slopes around a misty valley beneath an overcast sky.

Bethel, Maine

Paved road beneath a canopy of orange and yellow autumn leaves, fading into the mist. _{Image via Google}

Woodstock, Vermont

Rural farmstead and winding road amid colorful autumn foliage and green fields. _{Image via Google}

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Bright white kitchen with a large island, round dining table, and sliding doors to a leafy patio.

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