10 New England Fall Foliage Towns You Don’t Want to Miss This Autumn

Learn from the editors of Yankee, and from our readers, where to go in New England for the best fall foliage!

There’s more to fall in New England than the amazing views of autumn foliage. From apple picking and browsing farmers’ markets to visiting unique shops and, of course, sampling great food, picking the right autumn destination is no easy matter. To guide you to the perfect fall experience, we’ve put together a list of ten of our favorite foliage towns.In one small Connecticut town, farm stands, covered bridges, waterfalls, and antique stores are framed by the colors of our most glorious season. Purchase certified organic maple syrup at a farm originally established in the 1700s, then venture to a park carved into the side of a mountain, where Revolutionary-era residents dug iron ore out of the hills and fashioned it into cannonballs to fire at the British.A small college town in Massachusetts offers dizzying views of the Berkshires and the Taconic Range, as well as an iconic New England scene of church spires and vibrant foliage. And another college town in Vermont lets families soak in the atmosphere as the vivid fall foliage harmonizes with the brick architecture and the roaring falls. Don’t miss the frosty root beers and fried onion rings from one of New England’s last car-hop restaurants; it’s a perfect complement to the crisp fall air.

However, there may be no better way to see foliage than by train, and we’ve discovered a scenic railroad in New Hampshire that is just the ticket, wending its way through White Mountain clefts and over trestles lit by the colors of fall. Restaurants and outlet shopping ensure that you won’t sacrifice comfort for beauty.Or head to Maine, for a scenic covered-bridge driving tour, then ride the “chondola” 1,000 feet up to the ultimate picnic ground. Take in one of the most dramatic views in New England from a forested slope as a sea of fall colors leads your eye to the magnificent Atlantic Ocean.Want to know where to find all these favorite fall spots? To take in the most dramatic autumn views in New England, don’t miss our picks in the Ten New England Foliage Towns Not To Miss This Fall—one of many great guides in our Fall Destinations Collection!Our Fall Destinations Collection reveals the most quaint New England towns that offer unmatched views. With your Yankee All-Access Charter Membership, you have full access to everything in the Fall Destinations Collection, including:

• A glimpse into hundreds of miles of stunning views, in 6 Slow Drives Through Fall Color.
• Our list of can’t-miss destinations for a true New England experience, in Ten New England Foliage Towns Not To Miss This Fall.
• How to ditch the crowds and enjoy your own quiet autumn getaway, in New England Foliage Without the Crowds.
• The best water and woods in the heart of New Hampshire, in Fall Comes to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.
• Where to go and what to do to make the most of fall in New England, in 10 Perfect Fall Weekends in New England.

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