{"id":6699,"date":"2021-09-02T12:15:53","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T12:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/?p=6699"},"modified":"2021-09-02T12:15:54","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T12:15:54","slug":"east-coast-fall-vacations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/02\/east-coast-fall-vacations\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Fall Color Vacations on the East Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fall color fans get ready \u2014 autumn is right around the corner. And that means it\u2019s time to start planning a leaf-peeping trip. All up and down the east coast, you\u2019ll find beautiful spots to enjoy the amazing hues of the season. Below, we\u2019ve rounded up some of the very best destinations for a fall vacation, plus ideal home base resorts available on RedWeek.com.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rhode Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/search\/North+America\/United+States\/Rhode+Island-timeshares?type=rental&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=east-coast-fall-vacations\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rhode-island-700x467.jpg?v=888972867873c8654acd2860144c5309\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6704\" width=\"835\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rhode-island-700x467.jpg?v=888972867873c8654acd2860144c5309 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rhode-island-250x167.jpg?v=888972867873c8654acd2860144c5309 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rhode-island-768x512.jpg?v=888972867873c8654acd2860144c5309 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rhode-island-1536x1024.jpg?v=888972867873c8654acd2860144c5309 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rhode-island-2048x1365.jpg?v=888972867873c8654acd2860144c5309 2048w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rhode-island-120x80.jpg?v=888972867873c8654acd2860144c5309 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Fall Color Peak:<\/em><\/strong> Early to late-October<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cliffwalk.com\/\">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. <a href=\"https:\/\/riparks.com\/Locations\/LocationGoddard.html\">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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where To Stay:<\/em><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Book a suite at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1544-wyndham-long-wharf\">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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boston, Massachusetts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/search\/North+America\/United+States\/Massachusetts-timeshares?type=rental&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=east-coast-fall-vacations\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/boston-700x467.jpg?v=2640c81178cdcb456d9ebd2ff9e613fe\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6705\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/boston-700x467.jpg?v=2640c81178cdcb456d9ebd2ff9e613fe 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/boston-250x167.jpg?v=2640c81178cdcb456d9ebd2ff9e613fe 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/boston-768x512.jpg?v=2640c81178cdcb456d9ebd2ff9e613fe 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/boston-1536x1024.jpg?v=2640c81178cdcb456d9ebd2ff9e613fe 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/boston-2048x1365.jpg?v=2640c81178cdcb456d9ebd2ff9e613fe 2048w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/boston-120x80.jpg?v=2640c81178cdcb456d9ebd2ff9e613fe 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Fall Color Peak:<\/em><\/strong> Mid-October to early November<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Leaf Peeping Opportunities:<\/em><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Boston is an urban environment \u2014 but it has more than its fair share of autumn colors to revel in. Downtown\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/parks\/public-garden\">Public Garden<\/a> is home to Japanese maple trees that turn an alluring shade of red in the fall, while the 44-acre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/parks\/boston-common\">Boston Common<\/a>\u2019s oak, beech and chestnut tree deliver natural fireworks during the season. Take a stroll through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonusa.com\/plan\/boston-neighborhoods\/beacon-hill\/\">Beacon Hill<\/a> for even more spectacular sights amidst the historic homes and architecture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where To Stay:<\/em><\/strong> Located in the heart of downtown Boston, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P639-marriott-vacation-club-pulse-at-custom\">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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Catskills, New York<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Fall Color Peak:<\/em><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Early to mid-October<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Leaf Peeping Opportunities:<\/em><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Take a journey out to southern New York state during the fall and you\u2019ll uncover an autumnal wonderland. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtarboretum.org\/\">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 <a href=\"https:\/\/newbaltimoreconservancy.org\/discover-nbc\/\">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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where To Stay:<\/em><\/strong> Located in scenic Callicoon, New York, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P711-villa-roma-resort-lodges\">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.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vermont\u2019s Green Mountains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1918-smugglers-notch-resort?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=east-coast-fall-vacations\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/smugglers-notch-700x455.jpeg?v=7b64c8bf5092b3646759940ecdc5b95f\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/smugglers-notch-700x455.jpeg?v=7b64c8bf5092b3646759940ecdc5b95f 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/smugglers-notch-250x163.jpeg?v=7b64c8bf5092b3646759940ecdc5b95f 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/smugglers-notch-768x499.jpeg?v=7b64c8bf5092b3646759940ecdc5b95f 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/smugglers-notch-120x78.jpeg?v=7b64c8bf5092b3646759940ecdc5b95f 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/smugglers-notch.jpeg?v=7b64c8bf5092b3646759940ecdc5b95f 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Fall Color Peak:<\/em><\/strong> Early to mid-October<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Leaf Peeping Opportunities:<\/em><\/strong> Vermont\u2019s autumn beauty comes primarily from the abundance of native sugar maples in the state. The state\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recmain\/gmfl\/recreation\">Green Mountains<\/a> are excellent for getting an eyeful of the changing colors, with charming small towns like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervermont.com\/\">Manchester<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dorsetvt.com\/\">Dorset<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waitsfieldvt.us\/\">Waitsfield<\/a> offering the chance to take a truly unforgettable fall road trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where To Stay:<\/em><\/strong> Stowe, Vermont, is one of the state\u2019s most popular leaf-peeping destinations \u2014&nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1918-smugglers-notch-resort\">Smugglers&#8217; 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Williamsburg, Virginia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Fall Color Peak:<\/em><\/strong> Late-October to early-November<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/virginia\/bassett-trace-nature-trail\">Basset Trace Nature Center<\/a> is an ideal option, with a trail that winds through a canopy of trees, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colonialwilliamsburg.org\/locations\/governors-palace\/\">Governor\u2019s Palace Gardens<\/a> offer a stunning natural tunnel of orange branches \u2014\u00a0one of autumn\u2019s most incredible photo opps.\u00a0<br><strong><em>Where To Stay:<\/em><\/strong> The elegant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P2132-marriotts-manor-club-at-fords-colony\">Marriott&#8217;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 style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/timeshare-rentals?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=east-coast-fall-vacations\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-700x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-700x700.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-250x250.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-150x150.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 150w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-768x768.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-1536x1536.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-120x120.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/join?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=east-coast-fall-vacations\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-700x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-700x700.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-250x250.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-150x150.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 150w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-768x768.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-1536x1536.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-120x120.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Autumn is in the air. Discover the best places for fall color sightseeing along the East Coast with RedWeek&#8217;s special leaf-peeping travel guide.","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":6701,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[265],"tags":[4018,4016,4020,4021,4017,4002,4004,4015,4009,3220,4003,3223,4005,3625,3899,3896,4022,3636,3674,4019,3759,3030,3722,3651,3535,3595,3852,4023,4024],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-6699","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fall-travel","tag-boston","tag-east-coast","tag-east-coast-rentals","tag-east-coast-resorts","tag-east-coast-travel-ideas","tag-fall-2021","tag-fall-2021-travel","tag-fall-colors","tag-fall-resorts","tag-fall-travel","tag-fall-travel-trends","tag-fall-vacation","tag-fall-vacation-ideas","tag-family-travel","tag-family-travel-2021","tag-family-travel-tips","tag-new-york","tag-redweek","tag-resorts","tag-rhode-island","tag-road-trips","tag-timeshare-rentals","tag-timeshare-vacation-rentals","tag-united-states-road-trips","tag-vacation-rentals","tag-vacation-rentals-by-owner","tag-vacation-sharing","tag-vermont","tag-williamsburg"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6699","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6699"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6699\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6707,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6699\/revisions\/6707"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6701"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6699"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6699"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6699"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=6699"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}