{"id":10030,"date":"2024-07-16T18:43:12","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T18:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/?p=10030"},"modified":"2025-01-19T19:56:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T19:56:39","slug":"new-england-fall-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/new-england-fall-color\/","title":{"rendered":"New England Fall Color, Incredible Ways to Enjoy the Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to autumn spectacles, New England fall color is unbeatable. While many areas of the country sport their most dazzling displays in autumn, few come close to creating the same majesty as the tiny northeastern states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you think we\u2019re just being biased, why not put our claim to the test, and check out New England fall color for yourself? &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with anything, timing is key, and what degree of color you\u2019ll witness depends on the peak foliage season in each state. Here is your guide to the best of fall color in New England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#when-does-new-england-fall-color-peak\">When Does New England Fall Color Peak?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#new-england-fall-color-road-trips\">New England Fall Color Road Trips<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#connecticut-fall-color-drives\">Connecticut Fall Color Drives<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#maine-fall-color-drives\">Maine Fall Color Drives<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#massachusetts-fall-color-drives\">Massachusetts Fall Color Drives<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#new-hampshire-fall-color-drives\">New Hampshire Fall Color Drives<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#vermont-fall-color-drives\">Vermont Fall Color Drives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#best-hikes-for-seeing-new-england-fall-color\">Best Hikes for Seeing New England Fall Color<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#new-england-fall-color-cruises\">New England Fall Color Cruises<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#new-england-fall-foliage-tours\">New England Fall Foliage Tours<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#new-england-fall-surprises\">New England Fall Surprises<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-does-new-england-fall-color-peak\">When Does New England Fall Color Peak?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bb0cbd1f95f344f9b06bb08b322cf055-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Historic drum factory surrounded by New England fall colors\" class=\"wp-image-10042\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bb0cbd1f95f344f9b06bb08b322cf055-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bb0cbd1f95f344f9b06bb08b322cf055-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bb0cbd1f95f344f9b06bb08b322cf055-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bb0cbd1f95f344f9b06bb08b322cf055.jpeg 1535w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most glorious displays of fall color depend largely on weather conditions throughout the summer and early fall. According to the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, wetter warm months lead to the best displays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctvisit.com\/articles\/connecticut-fall-foliage-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christopher Martin<\/a>, Director\/State Forester, Division of Forestry, Bureau of Natural Resources, CT DEEP, early fall temperatures will also play a part, and if all comes together right, New England should see a dazzling fall display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since cooler temperatures tend to rule the northern states earlier than those in the southern areas, it stands to reason that Connecticut\u2019s peak color will arrive later than states such as Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in search of the best New England fall color for your trip, even if you plan to head out for a weekend drive, here are the best resources for finding current fall foliage reports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For up-to-the-minute guidance on the <strong>state of Connecticut\u2019s<\/strong> fall foliage, you can view the state\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/37fd12fa3a7e46b0ba0da404496cb0ea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interactive Connecticut fall foliage map<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The State of Maine<\/strong> provides weekly updates on the progression of fall color through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/mfs\/projects\/fall_foliage\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fall foliage conditions report<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While the <strong>state of Massachusetts<\/strong> doesn\u2019t have an official fall foliage site, don\u2019t let their lack of reporting fool you into thinking the state is lacking in fall splendor. Western areas in particular are rich in fall color. You can find the best times to visit utilizing resources such as  Yankee Magazine\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/newengland.com\/seasons\/fall\/foliage\/peak-fall-foliage-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">peak foliage map<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To find the best fall color in <strong>New Hampshire<\/strong>, you can visit the state tourism site\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitnh.gov\/seasonal-trips\/fall\/foliage-tracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fall foliage tracker<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vermont<\/strong> color conditions are also monitored and reported by private sources, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/vtliving.com\/foliage\/report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vermont Living Magazine<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-england-fall-color-road-trips\">New England Fall Color Road Trips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4b1758441d644be4ac63635551eb4f94-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"new England fall color against the backdrop of an early snot\" class=\"wp-image-10039\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4b1758441d644be4ac63635551eb4f94-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4b1758441d644be4ac63635551eb4f94-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4b1758441d644be4ac63635551eb4f94-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4b1758441d644be4ac63635551eb4f94.jpeg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sometimes, New England Fall color collides with an early snow, making for an extra special road trip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to experience fall color in New England is by simply hitting the open road. We recommend striking out in any direction that leads into rural areas, but if you\u2019re looking for a more guided excursion, here are some of the best bets by state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"connecticut-fall-color-drives\"><strong>Connecticut<\/strong> Fall Color Drives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you move away from the coastline, it\u2019s really hard to drive anywhere in the state without finding yourself surrounded by riotous fall colors. That\u2019s because the demographic of the central and northern parts of the state is largely rural, leaving plenty of room for tree growth and fall beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our favorite drives heads west on Route 44 out of Hartford, through the white steepled town of Avon and into the more rural climes of Canton and Winsted. You\u2019ll find yourself climbing into higher elevations as you reach the historic town of Norfolk. Follow signs to Haystack Mountain for a short excursion to the Haystack Mountain Lookout. From the top of the tower, you\u2019ll see color as far away as neighboring New York state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue back to route 44 and wind your way out to Route 7. Here, a right turn will take you into southern Massachusetts and eventually, the Berkshires, but a left turn will lead you along the magnificently picturesque Housatonic River and into the town of Cornwall Bridge. If you make a quick left turn onto Route 128, you can snap a few shots of the town\u2019s covered bridge amidst the backdrop of leafy color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing on Route 7 will eventually lead you to the junction of Route 202 and an eastward journey through the colors of Litchfield before eventually back to Avon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"maine-fall-color-drives\"><strong>Maine<\/strong> Fall Color Drives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maine makes it easy to find the best of New England Fall color with several scenic byways. The Grafton Notch Byway travels along the Bear River to scenic Grafton Notch State Park. A quick side jaunt to Screw Auger Falls and Mother Walker Falls are the highlights of this journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to fall color in Maine, it\u2019s hard to beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/newengland.com\/yankee-magazine\/travel\/maine\/fall-weekend-in-rangeley-maine-weekend-away\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rangeley Lakes region<\/a>, so why not take advantage of the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway to view it all? Moose are rumored to be plentiful, so watch your speed and take some time to soak up the glories of falls you travel around Rangeley Lake to plateau views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"massachusetts-fall-color-drives\"><strong>Massachusetts<\/strong> Fall Color Drives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have several favorite fall drives through Massachusetts, so it\u2019s really hard to narrow in on just a few. If you\u2019re the type to stick to well established roads, you\u2019ll enjoy the journey through time on MA20, also known as the Jacob\u2019s Ladder Scenic Byway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easiest to pick up the route in Westfield and head west past Westfield State University. You\u2019re only a stone\u2019s throw from Interstate 90 at this point, but civilization fades quickly as you wind through tree-covered roadways alive with a canopy of color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soon, you\u2019ll begin to catch glimpses of the Westfield River and more treelined vistas. You\u2019ll travel through 2 state forests as you make a gradual incline toward the Berkshires. For an historic excursion, consider a stop at <a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/abandoned-becket-quarry-the-land-that-time-forgot\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4809\">Becket Quarry<\/a>, where workers walked off the job decades ago, leaving the site exactly as it was on the final day of excavation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stay with the byway long enough, you\u2019ll end up in the Berkshires. To make a day of it, head north on Route 7 and view the revival of old mill towns such as Pittsfield, before reaching the junction with Route 2. A steep switchback leads to valley views of New England fall color before meandering through bucolic towns such as Florida and Charlemont. You\u2019ll commune with the wilds of the primitive Savoy Mountain State Park before hitting areas such as Shelburne Falls with its famous Bridge of Flowers, and eventually Interstate 91.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-hampshire-fall-color-drives\"><strong>New Hampshire<\/strong> Fall Color Drives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most famous leaf-peeping roadways in all of New Hampshire is the Kancamagus Highway. Cutting a swatch directly through 34 miles of fall foliage, it\u2019s hard to find the same depth of color and fall beauty anywhere else in New England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kank as it\u2019s called by locals, covers large elevation gains as you soar to the top of White Mountain pinnacles and then gradually wind your way down again into canopies of color. You\u2019ll pass sights such as Sabbaday Falls, a 40-foot plunge into a tight ravine. For a sky-high view of nature\u2019s feast for the senses, stop for a ride on the Aerial Tramway at Cannon Mountain in Franconia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vermont-fall-color-drives\"><strong>Vermont<\/strong> Fall Color Drives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While others might disagree, we find it hard to beat a journey through the Green Mountains for color seekers. While a major state route in its own right, Route 7 travels into the beauty of the green mountains, past waterfalls and covered bridges, always in sight of magnificent fall displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roadside stands offer native delights, such as maple syrup treats, and quintessential New England towns roll out the welcome decked in the best of the fall season as you make your way up to Rutland. For a deeper forest excursion, cut over to Route 7A as you leave Bennington and pick up Route 30 to explore more of the Green Mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-hikes-for-seeing-new-england-fall-color\">Best Hikes for Seeing New England Fall Color<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0368a24cd0fc4451b533c83c6b39e1b5-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Corgi and Golden Retriever enjoy a riverside fall hike in new England\" class=\"wp-image-10040\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0368a24cd0fc4451b533c83c6b39e1b5-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0368a24cd0fc4451b533c83c6b39e1b5-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0368a24cd0fc4451b533c83c6b39e1b5-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0368a24cd0fc4451b533c83c6b39e1b5.jpeg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to hiking in New England, it\u2019s harder not to see fall color than it is to find it, so locating a trail alive with brilliant crimsons and yellows isn\u2019t hard. What becomes difficult is whittling it down to a meager list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our favorites remains the <a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/heublein-tower-hike\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5641\">Heublein Tower hike <\/a>in Connecticut. Here, a short steep climb to the Talcott Ridge offers views of Simsbury below and the far-off western hills beyond. Keep walking and you\u2019ll soon reach the picturesque Heublein Tower. It\u2019s part history lesson and all far-off views taken in either from the stone patio or atop the upper viewing area achieved by climbing the interior stairway of the tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you look out over blankest of color, interpretive displays will explain the history of the tower itself and the family that built it. For more information on this hike, you can read our Heublein Tower blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more valley views, why not hit up the Berkshires and take in the ridge top vistas from Monument Mountain near Great Barrington. A relatively short but steep hike up the mountain, aided by some stone stairs, takes you to the rocky ridge where color extends as far as the eye can see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also travel north from Monument Mountain to the 3,491-foot summit of Mount Greylock where a 93-foot tower awaits leaf-seeking travelers. You\u2019ll enjoy the views across 60 miles of countryside from the top, but even if you don\u2019t climb the interior stairway, there is plenty of colorful sights to be seen from the ground. And if you suddenly don\u2019t feel like hiking, take the auto road to the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a nearly five-mile excursion covering nearly 1,500 feet in elevation gain, the hike to the top of Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire has it all: spectacular color, multiple viewpoints and the chance to take additional trails to nearby sights, such as Lake Solitude. And if you\u2019re worried about logging so many miles in a day, you can always reduce the time spent hiking by jumping onto the Mount Sunapee chairlift and riding to the top, before picking up other excursions from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more hiking splendor in New England, be sure to keep an eye out for our upcoming e-book on the best hidden treasure hiking trails in Southern New England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogomerch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/S2G-branded-merch-banner-insert-1024x614.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24052\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/S2G-branded-merch-banner-insert-1024x614.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/S2G-branded-merch-banner-insert-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/S2G-branded-merch-banner-insert-768x461.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/S2G-branded-merch-banner-insert-1536x922.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/S2G-branded-merch-banner-insert-2048x1229.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-england-fall-color-cruises\">New England Fall Color Cruises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/94176eee5a49497b9d0bd6d99174f121-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10041\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/94176eee5a49497b9d0bd6d99174f121-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/94176eee5a49497b9d0bd6d99174f121-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/94176eee5a49497b9d0bd6d99174f121-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/94176eee5a49497b9d0bd6d99174f121.jpeg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting out on the water is a relaxing way to enjoy fall color in New England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ctriverquest.com\/#simple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">River Quest Cruises<\/a> leave from Haddam, Connecticut and travel the tree-lined corridor of the Connecticut River. In addition to colorful views of the nearby cliffs, you might catch a glimpse of the mysterious Gillette Castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acadia boat tours lets you view the incredible majesty of New England\u2019s only national park from the water. Several boat tours around Acadia and Dessert Island are offered through <a href=\"https:\/\/acadianboattours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acadian Boat Tours<\/a>, providing ample opportunity to find the color-peeping experience of your dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more intimate experience, try a sail with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whistlingman.com\/options--details.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whistling Man Cruises<\/a>. You and up to 17 other passengers will be treated to an overwater exploration of Lake Champlain, including education on sunken shipwrecks, historic battle sites and of course, the magnificent colors of the treelined shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-england-fall-foliage-tours\">New England Fall Foliage Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/e25e10b5361b4be7962895d74374a2c6-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"New England farm surrounded by the colors of fall\" class=\"wp-image-10043\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/e25e10b5361b4be7962895d74374a2c6-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/e25e10b5361b4be7962895d74374a2c6-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/e25e10b5361b4be7962895d74374a2c6-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/e25e10b5361b4be7962895d74374a2c6.jpeg 1535w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you only have a short time to spend enjoying New England Fall colors or you want to make sure you see the best sights, several tour outfitters are standing at the ready to help you discover the magic of New England fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/search?filters=q:new%20england\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tauck Tours<\/a> is considered the premier provider of fall foliage tours, having invented the concept back in 1925. Today\u2019s tours come in two varieties, the 12-day Grand New England Tour, covering everything from the tip of Mount Washington to the shores of Acadia, or the Hidden Gems of New England tour. Here, tourists will cover the amazing vistas between Boston and Berkshires, exploring some of the regions most historic spots in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a single day tour into the heart of New England fall color, try the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/boston-l260\/boston-fall-foliage-tour-t241872\/?partner=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boston Fall Foliage Tour<\/a>. The excursion leaves from Boston and heads north into New Hampshire. You\u2019ll drive the famed Kancamagus Highway, stopping at the most colorful places, before making your way back to shore again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-england-fall-surprises\">New England Fall Surprises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While experiencing New England Fall color might be the major draw to an eastern seaboard visit in autumn, it isn\u2019t the only <a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/fun-things-to-do-new-england\/\">fun thing you\u2019ll find to do in New England.<\/a> Fall activities abound from the quirky to the traditional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you head out seeking colorful views, why not take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/new-england-fall-activities\/\">New England fall guide<\/a> to add some color of another kind to your itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:30px\">EXPLORE WITH US<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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