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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLocated in the scenic Sierra Mountains, Lake Tahoe<\/a> is a year-round outdoor playground. But fall might be where it all comes together. As the temperatures cool down, travelers with a taste for adventure converge on the destination to enjoy everything from spectacular mountain biking trails to standup paddleboard glides across crystal clear waters. Leaf-peepers take note: Tahoe is also an underrated fall foliage spot \u2014 mid-to-late October is the best time to see the trees turn from green to gold. And if you\u2019re visiting in late fall, Lake Tahoe magically transforms into a winter wonderland around Thanksgiving, offering the best skiing and snowboarding in California.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nCheck out our Lake Tahoe travel guide<\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay:<\/strong> Situated at the base of Heavenly Mountain, Marriott Grand Residence Club \u2013 Lake Tahoe<\/a> offers a rustic-but-luxurious spot to relax and refresh after a day spent in the great outdoors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nGatlinburg, Tennessee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/gatlinburg-700x420.jpg?v=ee5b43d3aa0aac2fa1efb530e6d11579\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAs the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park<\/a>,\u00a0Gatlinburg<\/a> serves as the launchpad for countless fresh air explorations. The most popular national park in the U.S., Great Smoky gives visitors access to 500,000 acres of pristine wilderness \u2014\u00a0all of which is even more gorgeous in the fall. Take an unforgettable drive on Newfound Gap, a 31-mile journey into the heart of the park, with spectacular views waiting around every bend in the road. Hike or bike the 11-mile Cades Cove loop, one of the Great Smokies\u2019 best wildlife viewing destinations. Here, you\u2019ll have the chance to catch sight of white-tailed deer, coyote and even black bears. And waterfall lovers won\u2019t want to miss Rainbow Falls, which plunges 80 feet into a verdant valley.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nCheck out our Gatlinburg travel guide<\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay:<\/strong> At Wyndham Vacation Resorts Great Smokies Lodge<\/strong><\/a>, enjoy Wyndham\u2019s signature style and service in a location adjacent to both the national park and the championship Eagles Landing Golf Course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nVail, Colorado<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/vail-700x420.jpg?v=608316ed3d1ea09a556a2d312849ea26\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nColorado\u2019s Rocky Mountains turn an awe-inspiring shade of gold every fall, thanks to the annual foliage of the region\u2019s famed aspen trees. Vail<\/a> is known as one of the world\u2019s best ski destinations, but it\u2019s equally amazing in the autumn, with trails leading to groves of glowing aspens; you may have seen photos of this phenomenon, but it\u2019s something that really comes to life when you see it in person. The area\u2019s peak varies from year to year, but if you\u2019re visiting any time between early September and mid-October, you\u2019re likely to experience some serious fall color.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nCheck out our Vail travel guide<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay:<\/strong> Add a little luxury to your fall getaway. Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail<\/a> offers sweeping mountain views, a state-of-the-art spa and sumptuous suites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nKauai, Hawaii<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kauai-700x420.jpg?v=d92bddf1a1a505b865d25215b334e1f6\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nScenic natural beauty and outdoor adventure come together perfectly in Kauai<\/a>. Nicknamed the \u201cGarden Island,\u201d it\u2019s filled with pristine landscapes, from postcard-perfect beaches to lush tropical rainforests. It\u2019s all great eye-candy, but Kauai compels you to discover more, whether you\u2019re learning to surf the waves at Poipu Beach Park (the waters are usually gentle here so it\u2019s great for beginners) or trekking through the 45 miles of trails in the Kokee State Park, where you\u2019ll encounter an array of exotic wildlife. Fall in Hawaii is an ideal time to visit; there are fewer crowds, making it even easier to find your own slice of paradise.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nFind out which Hawaiian island is right for you<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay:<\/strong> Just steps from Poipu Beach Park,\u00a0Marriott\u2019s Waiohai Beach Club<\/a>\u00a0offers easy beach access, two-bedroom \/ two-bath villas, two outdoor pools, and tasty eats at The Kiawe Grill.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLocated in the scenic Sierra Mountains, Lake Tahoe<\/a> is a year-round outdoor playground. But fall might be where it all comes together. As the temperatures cool down, travelers with a taste for adventure converge on the destination to enjoy everything from spectacular mountain biking trails to standup paddleboard glides across crystal clear waters. Leaf-peepers take note: Tahoe is also an underrated fall foliage spot \u2014 mid-to-late October is the best time to see the trees turn from green to gold. And if you\u2019re visiting in late fall, Lake Tahoe magically transforms into a winter wonderland around Thanksgiving, offering the best skiing and snowboarding in California.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our Lake Tahoe travel guide<\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay:<\/strong> Situated at the base of Heavenly Mountain, Marriott Grand Residence Club \u2013 Lake Tahoe<\/a> offers a rustic-but-luxurious spot to relax and refresh after a day spent in the great outdoors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park<\/a>,\u00a0Gatlinburg<\/a> serves as the launchpad for countless fresh air explorations. The most popular national park in the U.S., Great Smoky gives visitors access to 500,000 acres of pristine wilderness \u2014\u00a0all of which is even more gorgeous in the fall. Take an unforgettable drive on Newfound Gap, a 31-mile journey into the heart of the park, with spectacular views waiting around every bend in the road. Hike or bike the 11-mile Cades Cove loop, one of the Great Smokies\u2019 best wildlife viewing destinations. Here, you\u2019ll have the chance to catch sight of white-tailed deer, coyote and even black bears. And waterfall lovers won\u2019t want to miss Rainbow Falls, which plunges 80 feet into a verdant valley.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our Gatlinburg travel guide<\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay:<\/strong> At Wyndham Vacation Resorts Great Smokies Lodge<\/strong><\/a>, enjoy Wyndham\u2019s signature style and service in a location adjacent to both the national park and the championship Eagles Landing Golf Course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Colorado\u2019s Rocky Mountains turn an awe-inspiring shade of gold every fall, thanks to the annual foliage of the region\u2019s famed aspen trees. Vail<\/a> is known as one of the world\u2019s best ski destinations, but it\u2019s equally amazing in the autumn, with trails leading to groves of glowing aspens; you may have seen photos of this phenomenon, but it\u2019s something that really comes to life when you see it in person. The area\u2019s peak varies from year to year, but if you\u2019re visiting any time between early September and mid-October, you\u2019re likely to experience some serious fall color.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our Vail travel guide<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay:<\/strong> Add a little luxury to your fall getaway. Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail<\/a> offers sweeping mountain views, a state-of-the-art spa and sumptuous suites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Scenic natural beauty and outdoor adventure come together perfectly in Kauai<\/a>. Nicknamed the \u201cGarden Island,\u201d it\u2019s filled with pristine landscapes, from postcard-perfect beaches to lush tropical rainforests. It\u2019s all great eye-candy, but Kauai compels you to discover more, whether you\u2019re learning to surf the waves at Poipu Beach Park (the waters are usually gentle here so it\u2019s great for beginners) or trekking through the 45 miles of trails in the Kokee State Park, where you\u2019ll encounter an array of exotic wildlife. Fall in Hawaii is an ideal time to visit; there are fewer crowds, making it even easier to find your own slice of paradise.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out which Hawaiian island is right for you<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay:<\/strong> Just steps from Poipu Beach Park,\u00a0Marriott\u2019s Waiohai Beach Club<\/a>\u00a0offers easy beach access, two-bedroom \/ two-bath villas, two outdoor pools, and tasty eats at The Kiawe Grill.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nGatlinburg, Tennessee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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