Where to Go in Fall

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

Halkidiki coastline featuring an expansive olive grove, private villas, and the distant holy mountain against a sunset sky
Where to Go in Fall
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August 20, 2026 10:33 AM
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Mark Ellwood
Fundy Trail Parkway
Where to Go in Fall
This “Fly-Over” Province Might Just Be Canada’s Best-Kept Fall Secret
August 14, 2026 09:48 AM
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Stacey Lastoe
Grand Teton National Park in autumn colours
National Parks
These 11 National Parks Have the Most Spectacular Fall Foliage in the U.S.
August 10, 2026 01:42 PM
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Melanie Haiken
Morning light on the Lynn Cove Viaduct along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
Road Trips
Dance to Bluegrass, Load Up on Cheese, and Get Lost in a 250-Room Mansion on This Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip
July 23, 2026 03:42 PM
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Sophie Friedman
arial view of Rovinj, located on the Istrian Peninsula in Croatia
Where to Go in Fall
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July 22, 2026 05:06 PM
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Mark Ellwood
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
The Dreamy Japanese Islands Where Nature and Contemporary Art Meet
November 6, 2025 03:23 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Highway 71 cuts through the Arkansas Ozarks, which are peaking with gorgeous fall foliage right about now.
Road Trips
Now Is the Moment to Visit the Country’s Most Underrated Fall Foliage Route
October 15, 2025 05:40 PM
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Taryn Shorr-McKee
Cape Town, South Africa, City, Buildings, Table Mountain
Where to Go in Fall
10 Best Places to Travel in November
September 29, 2025 01:46 PM
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Mark Ellwood
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 4, 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
Train Travel
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 6, 2025 06:51 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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 1, 2025 03:28 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
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
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 9, 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 5, 2023 08:20 AM
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Staff
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 2, 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
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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 5, 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
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Why You Should Go to New York City This Fall
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Go to New York City This Fall
August 20, 2019 06:34 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Why Lebanon’s 293-Mile Hiking Trail Is More Than a Trekking Route
Hiking + Cycling
Why Lebanon’s 293-Mile Hiking Trail Is More Than a Trekking Route
August 14, 2019 08:20 PM
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Sabine Hrechdakian
Haunting and Beautiful Cemeteries Around the United States
Where to Go in Fall
Haunting and Beautiful Cemeteries Around the United States
October 4, 2018 05:19 PM
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Rachel Wilkinson
6 Pumpkin Festivals to Hit This Fall
Where to Go in Fall
6 Pumpkin Festivals to Hit This Fall
October 2, 2018 06:07 PM
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Rachel Wilkinson
Why You Should Visit Bermuda This Fall
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Visit Bermuda This Fall
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The Halloween Capital of the World Isn’t What You Think It Is
October 23, 2017 11:51 AM
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Miranda Smith
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