Where to Go in Fall

Get inspiration on where to go and what to do while traveling this autumn.

Trees in bright red and orange fall hues surround the scenic Bish Bash Falls in eastern Massachusetts
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This Fall Foliage Prediction Map Will Help You Plan the Perfect Autumn Getaway Across the U.S.
September 04, 2025 06:01 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Blude Ridge in the fall
Where to Go in Fall
Blue Ridge Parkway in Fall Hues, Award-Winning Restaurants, and Reborn Hotels—Asheville Is Calling
August 28, 2025 04:06 PM
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Shayla Martin
Sunrise over colored trees at Shenandoah National Park
Natural Wonders
Charming Small Towns, National Parks, and Road Trips: 18 Beautiful Places to Travel for Fall Foliage
August 25, 2025 04:00 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Authentic traditional Greek islands- unspoiled Chios, little church in the sea over the rocks Agios Isidoros. Eastern Aegean islands
Where to Go in Fall
Where to Go This Fall for Fewer Crowds and Peak Scenery
August 21, 2025 05:11 PM
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Mark Ellwood
A green and yellow train rolling through a fall landscape with yellow and orange trees
Trains
Fall Foliage Is Better by Rail on These 13 Scenic Train Trips
August 20, 2025 02:38 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Road cutting through yellowing trees
Road Trips
12 U.S. Fall Foliage Drives Full of Winding Roads, Gorgeous Colors, and Scenic Overlooks
August 06, 2025 06:51 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Colorful village by the mountains and waterside
Where to Go in Fall
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August 04, 2025 03:49 PM
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Mark Ellwood
The Sweetest U.S. Small Towns to Visit This Fall
Where to Go in Fall
Fall Is the Ideal Time to Visit These 8 Charming Small Towns in the U.S.
August 01, 2025 03:28 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
The River Danube bisects Hungary, a chain bridge connecting the hilly, western half of the city called Buda with the flat, eastern part called Pest.
Where to Go in Fall
11 Best Places to Travel in September
June 30, 2025 03:00 PM
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Mark Ellwood
Homes line the shores of Saranac Lake in New York surrounded by red, orange, yellow and green fall trees
Where to Go in Fall
The Best Places to See Fall Foliage in New York State—and When to Go for Peak Colors
September 30, 2024 01:36 PM
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Cat Sposato
Climate change could be the cause behind duller fall foliage in the near future.
Sustainable Travel
Why Fall Foliage Might Not Be as Vibrant in the Future
September 13, 2024 11:44 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
11 New England Road Trip Itineraries for Any Season
Road Trips
9 Beautiful Road Trips for Exploring New England
August 19, 2024 09:19 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Aerial view of the fjords around Bodo, Norway.
Where to Go in Fall
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July 31, 2024 06:42 PM
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Mark Ellwood
Mountain Music and Sparkling Streams: The Ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip
Road Trips
This Is One of the Most Beautiful Drives in the U.S—Here’s How to Experience It
October 19, 2023 12:30 PM
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Jess Graves
Country Road covered in orange leaves leading to a farm with colorful trees in the distance
Road Trips
Embrace the Coziness of Fall in Vermont With This 3-Day Road Trip
October 18, 2023 03:22 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
The Most Spirited Day of the Dead Celebrations in the United States
History + Culture
The Most Spirited Day of the Dead Celebrations in the United States
October 09, 2023 12:07 PM
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Sarah Buder
New York City is at its prime during the fall months.
Cities We Love
8 U.S. Cities That Are Even Better in the Fall
October 05, 2023 08:20 AM
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AFAR Editors
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National Parks
The 9 Best National Parks for Phenomenal Fall Foliage
October 04, 2023 05:43 AM
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Melanie Haiken
The willows and aspen of California's June Lake Loop provide just one the state's many autumnal hues.
Outdoor Adventure
Think New England Is the Only Place for Fall Foliage? Try California
October 02, 2023 12:13 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Autumn Aurora: Where to See the Northern Lights in the Fall
Natural Wonders
Where to Go to See Northern Lights in Autumn
September 20, 2023 04:40 PM
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Terry Ward
Everything You Need to Know About Albuquerque’s Massive Hot Air Balloon Festival
Festivals + Events
This Year’s Hot Air Balloon Festival in Albuquerque Coincides with a Solar Eclipse
August 30, 2023 04:28 PM
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Sarah Buder
Yayoi Kusama Yellow, polka-dotted Pumpkin on a pier on Japan's Naoshima island with the ocean and some low mountains in the background.
Art + Culture
Some of Japan’s Best Art Is Found on These Rural Islands
July 13, 2023 10:11 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
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Where to Go in Fall
A Culture-Filled Fall in London
November 23, 2022 02:08 PM
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Kristin Braswell
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Where to Go in Fall
6 Great Fall Outdoor Adventures in the Southwest
October 21, 2022 02:21 PM
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Kelly Bastone
Why You Should Go to Charleston Now
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Go to Charleston Now
August 16, 2021 06:15 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Charming College Towns With Off-Campus Appeal
Where to Go in Fall
Charming College Towns With Off-Campus Appeal
September 15, 2020 08:01 PM
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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans
The Largest Monet Exhibition in 20 Years Is Now Open at 1 U.S. Museum
Art + Architecture
The Largest Monet Exhibition in 20 Years Is Now Open at 1 U.S. Museum
November 05, 2019 03:34 PM
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Sarah Buder
Why You Should Go to L.A. This Fall
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Go to L.A. This Fall
October 15, 2019 05:03 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Why You Should Go to London This Fall
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Go to London This Fall
September 26, 2019 01:50 PM
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Ann Shields
Why You Should Go to San Francisco This Fall
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Go to San Francisco This Fall
September 23, 2019 10:23 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Why You Should Go to Kyoto This Fall
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Go to Kyoto This Fall
September 16, 2019 10:52 AM
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Nora Walsh
Why You Should Go to Barcelona This Fall
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Go to Barcelona This Fall
September 03, 2019 03:55 PM
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Jennifer Ceaser
How Denver Became the Surprising Street Art Capital of the Country
Art + Architecture
How Denver Became the Surprising Street Art Capital of the Country
September 02, 2019 09:51 AM
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Heather Balogh Rochfort
Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Autumn
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Autumn
September 02, 2019 09:50 AM
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Sara Button
10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Worth Traveling for This Fall
Art + Architecture
10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Worth Traveling for This Fall
August 27, 2019 09:36 AM
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Allison C. Meier
12 Beautiful Beaches in Europe That Are Perfect for Fall Travel
Where to Go in Fall
12 Beautiful Beaches in Europe That Are Perfect for Fall Travel
August 26, 2019 03:57 PM
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Lottie Gross