Home of the Gilmore Girls and the setting for many other brilliant Hollywood titles like Mystic Pizza, Connecticut offers a charming excursion for leaf-peeping filled with quaint towns and main character energy. If you’re looking for a Stars Hollow-esque fall with pumpkins galore, hay-decorated gazebos, and leaves ablaze, a trip south is just for you! Read on to learn about the best time and places to visit Connecticut for fall foliage:
When Does Fall Foliage Peak in Connecticut?
The peak season in Connecticut begins in the northern part of the state around October 3-8. The remainder of the state peaks much later, closer to October 14 through November 14. This interactive Connecticut fall foliage guide tracks the changing leaves.
Charming Train Rides Through Connecticut’s Fall Foliage
The Essex Steam Train travels through the scenic Connecticut River Valley. It offers a dazzling view of the foliage along the water and includes a riverboat experience for a full 2.5 hour scenic tour!
Top Locations to Experience Connecticut’s Fall Colors
Connecticut offers so many spots to enjoy the foliage. The state parks are a gorgeous vantage point plus these quaint towns:
- Sleeping Giant State Park
- Macedonia Brook State Park
- Mohawk State Forest
- Washington, Connecticut
Where to Stay in Connecticut for Fall Foliage
To live the true Gilmore Girls experience, Washington’s Mayflower Inn & Spa is the exact place the show was concepted. For a whimsical stay, enjoy a treehouse at Winvian Farm or Harbor View Landing, Mystic’s floating hotel!