In only about a month from now, the deciduous forests of New England in the United States will begin to undergo a change that will transform them into a show full of spectacular, blazing colors that is one of the most beautiful natural phenomena on earth.
New England is full of beautiful road routes that will showcase the best of the autumn scenery that the area has to offer. Here are three drives that you can go on to see the best of New England’s fall colors!
Maine: Coastal Route 1 (mid-October)
Maine’s Coastal Route 1, which winds along the Atlantic Ocean through old-growth deciduous forests, is spectacular at any time of year. In mid-October, however, during peak fall colors, its trees turn the coastline into a beautiful mix of ocean and the bright warm colors of the fall leaves.
Vermont: Green Mountain Byway (late September or early October)
If you’re looking for a place to see the fall colors a bit earlier, the late September/early October peak of Vermont’s Green Mountain Byway is a great option. This high-altitude route winds through the state’s interior mountainous terrain and mixes in fall colors with quaint small towns.
New Hampshire: Lake Winnipesaukee Loop (mid-October)
A popular summer swimming and boating destination, New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee is also a hot destination in autumn due to its changing leaves. At its mid-October peak, this loop route around the largest lake in the state is a delight for the senses.