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Best places to see fall foliage in the United States

Best places to see fall foliage in the United States
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Best places to see fall foliage in the United States

Fall is a time for and everything nice — including wearing cozy , whipping up delicious , and celebrating the beauty of the season with . But one of the most beloved parts is fall foliage! These are the best places to see fall foliage in the U.S.

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Cheaha State Park in Alabama

Alabama is always beautiful, but especially in the fall. What better place to view the season's glittering yellow poplars, scarlet dogwoods, orange maples and golden hickories than from the highest point in the state? Add beautiful Cheaha State Park to your fall bucket list.

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Tallulah Gorge in Georgia

Visit one of the Southeast’s most popular canyons, where you can hike on trails overlooking breathtaking waterfalls and surrounded by glimmering yellow oaks and red-tinted maple trees.

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Lake Conway in Arkansas

Backwaters never looked so beautiful! During late November, the already stunning landscape of Lake Conway in Central Arkansas transforms into the vibrant display of red, orange and yellow you see here.

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Glacier National Park in Montana

Every fall, the larch trees in Montana's Glacier National Park turn a dazzling, luminescent yellow. Local tip: The best road for viewing the larches is on Highway 2 around the southern boundary of the park.

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Saranac Lake, New York

The Adirondacks have one of the longest fall foliage seasons in the Northeast, lasting from mid-September through mid-October.

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Horseshoe Curve in Pennsylvania

One of the most unique ways to enjoy Pennsylvania's autumn spectacle is by taking a train ride along the famous Horseshoe Curve in Altoona.

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Calistoga, California

Trade in for wine this fall with a visit to Napa Valley. Enjoy the changing colors of the vineyards while you sit and sip.

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Camden, Maine

This picturesque seaside town was voted one of the best places in New England to view fall foliage by and . You can admire the spectacular fall color palette while on a boat cruise at Camden Harbor.

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Mount Washington in New Hampshire

Take in the multicolored beauty of New Hampshire's White Mountains in the fall by cruising down the Kancamagus Highway. Don't worry, there are plenty of stops for photo-ops!

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The Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

The Blue Ridge Parkway boasts 469 miles of stunning scenery, parkland and mountains. It's also home to more than 100 different species of trees that take on all the magical colors of fall in late October.

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Multnomah Falls in Oregon

Multnomah Falls is one of Oregon's most iconic natural wonders, and a beautiful sight to behold at any time of year — but these striking scarlet leaves are making a strong case for a fall visit.

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Manti-La Sal National Forest in Utah

The La Sal Mountains rise above brilliant yellow fall foliage for an unforgettable view. The trees might even be dusted with powder from an early snowfall, like in this pretty photo.

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Red Bud Isle in Austin, Texas

You can take your pup off the leash at this 13-acre dog park on Austin's Lady Bird Lake. Each fall, the island's trees turn brilliant shades of orange and yellow. You won't want to miss it!

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Northeast Kingdom in Vermont

Vermont's Northeast Kingdom is known as one of the best leaf-peeping destinations in the country. It even has an annual fall foliage festival and a .

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Oxbow Bend in Wyoming

Located in Grand Teton National Park, Oxbow Bend boasts a picture-perfect view of Mt. Moran, complete with golden Aspen trees reflecting in the Snake River.

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