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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFall Color Peak:<\/em><\/strong> Early to late-October<\/p>\n\n\n\nLeaf Peeping Opportunities:<\/em><\/strong> The smallest state in the U.S. is big on fall color. On the coast in Newport, stroll the 3.5-mile Cliff Walk<\/a>, where you\u2019ll not only see glorious autumn colors, but also some of the most majestic estates and mansions in the country. Goddard Memorial State Park<\/a> is another great fall destination, with a diverse array of deciduous and evergreen tree species that burst into dazzling shades every October. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay:<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>Book a suite at Wyndham Long Wharf<\/a> and you\u2019ll enjoy easy access to the best of Newport, including the Newport Fisherman\u2019s Wharf. On-property, have an autumn BBQ in the resort\u2019s pavilion, or settle in for a movie in the surround-sound theater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nBoston, Massachusetts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/boston-700x467.jpg?v=2640c81178cdcb456d9ebd2ff9e613fe\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFall Color Peak:<\/em><\/strong> Mid-October to early November<\/p>\n\n\n\nLeaf Peeping Opportunities:<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>Boston is an urban environment \u2014 but it has more than its fair share of autumn colors to revel in. Downtown\u2019s Public Garden<\/a> is home to Japanese maple trees that turn an alluring shade of red in the fall, while the 44-acre Boston Common<\/a>\u2019s oak, beech and chestnut tree deliver natural fireworks during the season. Take a stroll through Beacon Hill<\/a> for even more spectacular sights amidst the historic homes and architecture. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay:<\/em><\/strong> Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House<\/a> is just steps from some the city\u2019s most beloved spots, including Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the New England Aquarium, and the vibrant North End neighborhood \u2014 a must-visit if you\u2019re a fan of Italian food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Catskills, New York<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFall Color Peak:<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>Early to mid-October<\/p>\n\n\n\nLeaf Peeping Opportunities:<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>Take a journey out to southern New York state during the fall and you\u2019ll uncover an autumnal wonderland. The Mountain Top Arboretum<\/a> in Tannersville offers 178 acres of easy-to-explore meadows and forests, with colors ranging from deep red to bright orange. Over in in New Baltimore, the Hannacroix Creek Preserve<\/a> (the HCP to locals) is home to Irving Trail, one of the Empire State\u2019s greatest fall treks, ending up at a picture-perfect waterfall. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay:<\/em><\/strong> Located in scenic Callicoon, New York, Villa Roma Resort<\/a> takes the Catskills\u2019 brand of rustic luxury to another level, with an on-site golf course, expansive two- and three-bedroom villas, and two heated outdoor pools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nVermont\u2019s Green Mountains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/smugglers-notch-700x455.jpeg?v=7b64c8bf5092b3646759940ecdc5b95f\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFall Color Peak:<\/em><\/strong> Early to mid-October<\/p>\n\n\n\nLeaf Peeping Opportunities:<\/em><\/strong> Vermont\u2019s autumn beauty comes primarily from the abundance of native sugar maples in the state. The state\u2019s Green Mountains<\/a> are excellent for getting an eyeful of the changing colors, with charming small towns like Manchester<\/a>, Dorset<\/a>, and Waitsfield<\/a> offering the chance to take a truly unforgettable fall road trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay:<\/em><\/strong> Stowe, Vermont, is one of the state\u2019s most popular leaf-peeping destinations \u2014 and Smugglers’ Notch Resort<\/a> puts you right in the center of it all. In between your leafy excursions, you\u2019ll enjoy eight swimming pools (with four waterslides), ziplining adventures and several full-service restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWilliamsburg, Virginia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFall Color Peak:<\/em><\/strong> Late-October to early-November<\/p>\n\n\n\nLeaf Peeping Opportunities:<\/em><\/strong> Williamsburg, Virginia, is renowned for its colonial historic attractions \u2014\u00a0but in the fall, the primary draw is the fiery foliage in the region, with maples, sweet gums, crape myrtles, and ginkgos providing gorgeous colors. The Basset Trace Nature Center<\/a> is an ideal option, with a trail that winds through a canopy of trees, while the Governor\u2019s Palace Gardens<\/a> offer a stunning natural tunnel of orange branches \u2014\u00a0one of autumn\u2019s most incredible photo opps.\u00a0
Where To Stay:<\/em><\/strong> The elegant Marriott’s Manor Club at Ford\u2019s Colony<\/a> is a perfect home-away-from-home during your fall escape. Just minutes from Colonial Williamsburg, the resort\u2019s many amenities include 54 holes of championship golf, beautifully manicured gardens, and impeccably plush accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFall Color Peak:<\/em><\/strong> Early to late-October<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leaf Peeping Opportunities:<\/em><\/strong> The smallest state in the U.S. is big on fall color. On the coast in Newport, stroll the 3.5-mile Cliff Walk<\/a>, where you\u2019ll not only see glorious autumn colors, but also some of the most majestic estates and mansions in the country. Goddard Memorial State Park<\/a> is another great fall destination, with a diverse array of deciduous and evergreen tree species that burst into dazzling shades every October. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay:<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>Book a suite at Wyndham Long Wharf<\/a> and you\u2019ll enjoy easy access to the best of Newport, including the Newport Fisherman\u2019s Wharf. On-property, have an autumn BBQ in the resort\u2019s pavilion, or settle in for a movie in the surround-sound theater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fall Color Peak:<\/em><\/strong> Mid-October to early November<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leaf Peeping Opportunities:<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>Boston is an urban environment \u2014 but it has more than its fair share of autumn colors to revel in. Downtown\u2019s Public Garden<\/a> is home to Japanese maple trees that turn an alluring shade of red in the fall, while the 44-acre Boston Common<\/a>\u2019s oak, beech and chestnut tree deliver natural fireworks during the season. Take a stroll through Beacon Hill<\/a> for even more spectacular sights amidst the historic homes and architecture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay:<\/em><\/strong> Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House<\/a> is just steps from some the city\u2019s most beloved spots, including Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the New England Aquarium, and the vibrant North End neighborhood \u2014 a must-visit if you\u2019re a fan of Italian food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fall Color Peak:<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>Early to mid-October<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leaf Peeping Opportunities:<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>Take a journey out to southern New York state during the fall and you\u2019ll uncover an autumnal wonderland. The Mountain Top Arboretum<\/a> in Tannersville offers 178 acres of easy-to-explore meadows and forests, with colors ranging from deep red to bright orange. Over in in New Baltimore, the Hannacroix Creek Preserve<\/a> (the HCP to locals) is home to Irving Trail, one of the Empire State\u2019s greatest fall treks, ending up at a picture-perfect waterfall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay:<\/em><\/strong> Located in scenic Callicoon, New York, Villa Roma Resort<\/a> takes the Catskills\u2019 brand of rustic luxury to another level, with an on-site golf course, expansive two- and three-bedroom villas, and two heated outdoor pools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fall Color Peak:<\/em><\/strong> Early to mid-October<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leaf Peeping Opportunities:<\/em><\/strong> Vermont\u2019s autumn beauty comes primarily from the abundance of native sugar maples in the state. The state\u2019s Green Mountains<\/a> are excellent for getting an eyeful of the changing colors, with charming small towns like Manchester<\/a>, Dorset<\/a>, and Waitsfield<\/a> offering the chance to take a truly unforgettable fall road trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay:<\/em><\/strong> Stowe, Vermont, is one of the state\u2019s most popular leaf-peeping destinations \u2014 and Smugglers’ Notch Resort<\/a> puts you right in the center of it all. In between your leafy excursions, you\u2019ll enjoy eight swimming pools (with four waterslides), ziplining adventures and several full-service restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fall Color Peak:<\/em><\/strong> Late-October to early-November<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leaf Peeping Opportunities:<\/em><\/strong> Williamsburg, Virginia, is renowned for its colonial historic attractions \u2014\u00a0but in the fall, the primary draw is the fiery foliage in the region, with maples, sweet gums, crape myrtles, and ginkgos providing gorgeous colors. The Basset Trace Nature Center<\/a> is an ideal option, with a trail that winds through a canopy of trees, while the Governor\u2019s Palace Gardens<\/a> offer a stunning natural tunnel of orange branches \u2014\u00a0one of autumn\u2019s most incredible photo opps.\u00a0Boston, Massachusetts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Catskills, New York<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Vermont\u2019s Green Mountains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWilliamsburg, Virginia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Where To Stay:<\/em><\/strong> The elegant Marriott’s Manor Club at Ford\u2019s Colony<\/a> is a perfect home-away-from-home during your fall escape. Just minutes from Colonial Williamsburg, the resort\u2019s many amenities include 54 holes of championship golf, beautifully manicured gardens, and impeccably plush accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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