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dsfritz · April 12, 2007, 10:54 PM

We're planning a trip through New England this fall and would like to go during fall colors. Can anyone give me recommendations of where to go, and best time. Thanks for your help.

Iwant2gonow · April 12, 2007, 11:52 PM

Anywhere in Vermont & NH come to mind...I think the best weeks are October 5th throught the 14th.

helenbarnett1963 · April 13, 2007, 05:44 AM

check out this website for info on the Fall Foliage in Vermont. The best time to go depends on where you are going!

www.foliage-vermont.com

pcgirl54 · April 13, 2007, 08:16 PM

http://www.yankeemagazine.com

Has info on fall foliage and issues that come out closer to autumn of course. My old link to it is no longer valid but they do have best routes to drive etc.

Same thing for www.boston.com go to travel section and search fall foliage

http://www.whitemountainfoliage.com

Colors peak earlier further north and peak time depends on amount of rain and temps in each NE State. Varies a few weeks from year to year but most times is around Columbus Day.

laxmom · April 13, 2007, 09:09 PM

Agree with PCgirl. We lived upstate for 5 years and I would say that Columbus Day is a good target. The farther north, though, adjust it earlier but for most of the north east, I think that will workout well for you.

bluehende · April 14, 2007, 09:57 AM

Hi;
We own week 40 at Sugarbush Vt....about mid north in Vermont. This is the first week in Oct. 2 years ago we were about a week early and temps were in the 80's. Last year we were about 3 days too late and temps were in the 40's. It can vary up to 2 weeks or so each year depending on weather. However; I will tell you we loved both vacations.

Wayne

Aldo · April 15, 2007, 07:20 AM

Just a suggestion...

Been all over New England, lived in Virginia...IMO opinion the finest fall colors to be seen are in Delaware County, in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. Near the towns of Walton and Downsville. Typical peak is around October 15th.

Not a big tourist area and many of the people tend to be honest to gosh Appalachian hillfolk (think of that movie Deliverance) but the colors are phenomenal and the crowds and traffic that you see in New England leaf seasons are non-existent.

johnmfaeth · April 15, 2007, 08:10 AM

I'll second Aldo on NY and the Catskills. The Adirondacks get great color too.

stevedmatt · April 15, 2007, 10:12 AM

I was in Boston last year the first week of November. I would say we missed the peak colors by 2 weeks or so. That being said, there was still some beautiful colors.

MULTIZ321 · April 15, 2007, 12:30 PM

Here's a link to East Coast Fall Color Guide from an old Tug thread

Richard

nerodog · April 15, 2007, 12:39 PM

Agree with Yankee magazine site... have peaks etc.. weeks that are best.. varies from year to year but usually southern NE is good from late Sept- third week of Oct... providing it does not rain alot.. the further north you go the color comes in earlier... check out that site and I believe each NE state has an area for foliage...

April 12, 2007, 10:54 PM	#1
dsfritz TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 9, 05 Location: Eau Claire, Wi Posts: 111 Resorts: Dikhololo, Glrenmore Sands, Escapes @ Bella Vista, Krystal, Surrey, Club la Pension	New England for fall colors We're planning a trip through New England this fall and would like to go during fall colors. Can anyone give me recommendations of where to go, and best time. Thanks for your help.

April 13, 2007, 05:44 AM	#3
helenbarnett1963 Guest BBS Reg. Date: Sep 29, 06 Location: Isle of Man, British Isles Posts: 129 Resorts: Smugglers Notch	vermont fall foliage check out this website for info on the Fall Foliage in Vermont. The best time to go depends on where you are going! www.foliage-vermont.com

April 13, 2007, 08:16 PM	#4
pcgirl54 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,632 Resorts: Marriott Barony Beach & Marriott Harbour Point HHI Brewster Green Resort on Cape Cod	http://www.yankeemagazine.com Has info on fall foliage and issues that come out closer to autumn of course. My old link to it is no longer valid but they do have best routes to drive etc. Same thing for www.boston.com go to travel section and search fall foliage http://www.whitemountainfoliage.com Colors peak earlier further north and peak time depends on amount of rain and temps in each NE State. Varies a few weeks from year to year but most times is around Columbus Day. __________________ PCgirl54 Last edited by pcgirl54 : April 13, 2007 at 08:21 PM.

April 14, 2007, 09:57 AM	#6
bluehende TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 216 Resorts: Seasons at Sugarbush	week 40 Hi; We own week 40 at Sugarbush Vt....about mid north in Vermont. This is the first week in Oct. 2 years ago we were about a week early and temps were in the 80's. Last year we were about 3 days too late and temps were in the 40's. It can vary up to 2 weeks or so each year depending on weather. However; I will tell you we loved both vacations. Wayne

April 15, 2007, 12:39 PM	#11
nerodog TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 631	leaf peepers Agree with Yankee magazine site... have peaks etc.. weeks that are best.. varies from year to year but usually southern NE is good from late Sept- third week of Oct... providing it does not rain alot.. the further north you go the color comes in earlier... check out that site and I believe each NE state has an area for foliage...

April 12, 2007, 11:52 PM	#2
Iwant2gonow TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jan 2, 06 Location: NJ Posts: 209 Resorts: Sheraton's Vistana Resort... Mountain View at Crown Ridge Resort	Anywhere in Vermont & NH come to mind...I think the best weeks are October 5th throught the 14th.

April 13, 2007, 09:09 PM	#5
laxmom TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jan 27, 06 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 735 Resorts: Mariott's Grande Vista, Marriott's Barony Beach Club, DVC Hilton Head	Agree with PCgirl. We lived upstate for 5 years and I would say that Columbus Day is a good target. The farther north, though, adjust it earlier but for most of the north east, I think that will workout well for you.

April 15, 2007, 07:20 AM	#7
Aldo Guest BBS Reg. Date: Aug 21, 05 Location: Little Falls, NY Posts: 504 Resorts: Les Gites du Fjord, Quebec. Oceanic and Sudwala, South Africa	Just a suggestion... Been all over New England, lived in Virginia...IMO opinion the finest fall colors to be seen are in Delaware County, in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. Near the towns of Walton and Downsville. Typical peak is around October 15th. Not a big tourist area and many of the people tend to be honest to gosh Appalachian hillfolk (think of that movie Deliverance) but the colors are phenomenal and the crowds and traffic that you see in New England leaf seasons are non-existent.

April 15, 2007, 08:10 AM	#8
johnmfaeth TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 7, 06 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 2,601	I'll second Aldo on NY and the Catskills. The Adirondacks get great color too.

April 15, 2007, 10:12 AM	#9
stevedmatt TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: NJ Posts: 348	I was in Boston last year the first week of November. I would say we missed the peak colors by 2 weeks or so. That being said, there was still some beautiful colors.

April 15, 2007, 12:30 PM	#10
MULTIZ321 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Posts: 3,596 Resorts: CELEBRITY RESORTS PALM COAST; CELEBRATION, ORLANDO; SEAWATCH AT ISLAND CLUB, HHI; RHC (POINTS)	Here's a link to East Coast Fall Color Guide from an old Tug thread Richard

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