There’s nothing like fall in New England. Each year, the season welcomes millions of visitors, with nearly 80% of those visitors traveling to New Hampshire alone. But with six states, each corner of New England offers a unique fall experience, from the Boston Public Garden to the spooky corners of Salem and fall in coastal Maine. Find all of our fall guides, scenic train rides, and more in our comprehensive New England fall guide below!
When to see the fall foliage in New England
The Northern part of the region begins to see color as early as late September, while October is the peak month for most of the region. However, southern New England, Connecticut and the islands, don’t peak until November. Find exactly when each state reaches peak fall foliage using this interactive map and the resources below:
Best spots for New England foliage
The White Mountains are a notorious fall foliage destination for a reason, alone attracting over 3 million visitors per season. However, there are other underrated spots worth seeing, including many in Boston! But these are some of the best places in the region for fall foliage:
- White Mountains, New Hampshire
- Stowe, Vermont
- Acadia National Park, Maine
- Berkshires, Massachusetts
- Mount Greylock, Berkshires, Massachusetts
- Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire
Scenic trains and drives
Another beautiful aspect of the New England fall foliage is the plethora of routes to enjoy it, whether from the comfort of your own car, by train, or by boat! Find guides to the best scenic rides and drives below:
- Essex Coastal Scenic Byway, Massachusetts
- Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster, Massachusetts/trackLink] [trackLink link_url="https://bostonuncovered.com/the-cog/"]Mount Washington Cog, New Hampshire
- Conway Scenic Railroad, New Hampshire
- Cape Cod Central Railroad, Massachusetts
Have a Boston fall
While the mountains offer a unique and expansive fall landscape, Boston still has a unique charm during the peak weeks. Enjoy the crunching of auburn leaves juxtaposed with yellow, red, and green hues. Plus check out the Halloween decor and events all around the city! Here are some of the best things to do in Boston during the fall foliage season:
- Leaf-peeping around the city
- Celebrate Halloweekend
- Cheer on rowers at Head of the Charles
- Explore a new town during Columbus Day weekend
There you have it, a complete guide to the best of fall across New England! Happy leaf-peeping.