It is not too late for travelers to book their fall getaway and see autumn in its full glory. Here are HomeAway’s top places across the U.S. to take in this season’s best fall foliage with stays at vacation rentals ideally located near state parks known for their vibrant color displays.
Northeast
New England is one of the best-known regions for dazzling foliage displays set amid bucolic backdrops.
Peak time: Late September to Mid-October
Maine – Travel from Rockland to Augusta up Route 17 for the best views.
Stay: Owls Head Village Post Office (converted)
Sleeps 6 / Bedrooms 2 – Starting at $140 nightly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152137
Vermont – Take routes 100, 107, 12 and 106 through Gaysville, Barnard, Woodstock and Ludlow to see the dazzling display.
Stay: Luxurious Historic Barn
Sleeps 8 / Bedrooms 2 – Starting at $200 nightly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3003186
New York Hudson River Valley – Travel along the Palisades Interstate Parkway for the best views.
Stay: Restored Country Farmhouse
Sleeps 6 / Bedrooms 3 – Starting at $200 nightly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3686793
Connecticut – TakeUS Route 44 through Natchaug State Forest and State Route 154 through Old Saybrook and soak up the amazing views.
Stay: Arts & Crafts A-Frame Lake House (near Natchaug State Forest)
Sleeps 6 / Bedrooms 2 – Starting at $140 nightly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p612055vb
Mid-Atlantic
At 6,684 feet, North Carolina’s Mt. Mitchell is the highest mountain in the eastern U.S. The surrounding Pisgah National Forest has an expanse of deciduous trees exhibiting loads of seasonal color.
Peak time: Mid October – Early November
North Carolina – Check out waterfall country along Route 276, south of Asheville for the best color viewing.
Stay: Asheville Cottage (featured on ABC’s Sweet Retreats)
Sleeps 4 / Bedrooms 1 – Starting at $145 nightly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p385060vb
Tennessee – A leaf peeping hotspot in the Tennessee rolling mountains near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Stay: Gatlinburg Cabin
Sleeps 6 / Bedrooms 2 – Starting at $161 nightly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p503034vb
Midwest
It’s harvest time in America’s heartland and the fields and orchards are overflowing. Take in the fall colors in these recommended fall locations: Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Peak time: Early October – Mid-October
Michigan – Spectacular views can be enjoyed along the great lakes.
Stay: New Buffalo Cottage
Sleeps 8 / Bedrooms 3 – Starting at $200 nightly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p351896vb
Western
The Rocky Mountains offer stunning fall colors! Tip: early snowstorms can affect road trips anytime after Labor Day. Any state along the Rocky Mountains will meet your expectations!
Peak time: Late September – Early October
Colorado – Colorado’s aspen trees turn a warm golden hue this time a year.
Premier Residence Near Rocky Mountain National Park
Sleeps 8 / Bedrooms 3 – Starting at $195 nightly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p265432vb
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