{"id":52706,"date":"2025-04-01T13:26:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T17:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plymouthrock.com\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=52706"},"modified":"2025-12-12T13:53:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T18:53:32","slug":"12-leaf-peeping-destinations-worth-a-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.plymouthrock.com\/resources\/12-leaf-peeping-destinations-worth-a-road-trip","title":{"rendered":"12 leaf-peeping destinations worth a road trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From New Hampshire to New Jersey, we\u2019ve compiled a list of the best fall foliage trips along the East Coast. So grab your favorite road trip companions, load up the car and get set for the ultimate autumn adventure!<br><br>Before your trip: please check your destination\u2019s official website for the most up-to-date COVID-19 safety measures and guidelines, as these are constantly changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">New Hampshire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kancamagushighway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Kancamagus Highway<\/a> or \u201cThe Kanc\u201d is a 34.5-mile drive recognized as one of the United States\u2019 best fall foliage viewing areas. This scenic byway takes travelers to an elevation just under 3,000 feet for magnificent views of mountains, rivers and waterfalls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a ride <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakewinnipesaukee.net\/lake-winnipesaukee-scenic-foliage-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">around Lake Winnipesaukee<\/a>, where the water contrasts brilliant hues of reds, yellows and oranges. A hike up Mount Major will result in stunning aerial views of the lake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">Massachusetts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beauty &amp; The Berkshires is a two-hour drive mapped out by Mass Vacation, with suggested stops ranging from Bartholomew\u2019s Cobble in Sheffield to Natural Bridge State Park in North Adams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider a trip along the Rt. 2&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visit-massachusetts.com\/state\/foliage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mohawk Trail<\/a>. As you wind through the picturesque northern Berkshires, stay west on Rt. 2 until you hit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shelburnefalls.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shelburne Falls<\/a>, a quaint village in the Deerfield River Valley featuring natural beauty, talented artisans and small shops. Be sure to walk over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgeofflowersmass.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bridge of Flowers<\/a> during your visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">Connecticut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The Department of Environmental Protection&nbsp;recommends visiting Macedonia Brook State Park, Mohawk State Forest or Pachaug State Forest for a breathtaking display of yellow, orange, red and even blue.<\/li><li>While the <a href=\"https:\/\/essex-steam-train-riverboat.myshopify.com\/pages\/welcome_northpoleexpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Essex Steam Train &amp; Riverboat<\/a> offers rides all year long, its fall foliage tours are certainly something special. Trips last about two and a half hours.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">New York<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iloveny.com\/places-to-go\/niagara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GreaterNiagara<\/a> to savor some seriously scenic views in Devil\u2019s Hole State Park, Whirlpool State Park and Lower Niagara River. Visit the area\u2019s must-see museums, the Niagara Wine Trail and Frank Lloyd Wright&#8217;s Darwin D. Martin House Complex.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further downstate, escape to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtnscenicbyway.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway<\/a>, an 88-mile loop between Kerhonkson and New Paltz. Revel in some of the state\u2019s most spectacular views along the mountains and rural countryside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">New Jersey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Through the end of November, visit the Crystal Springs Resort and take advantage of local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalgolfresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">activities<\/a> including apple and pumpkin picking, local winery tours, horseback riding, hikes, archery, fishing and, of course, visiting the best leaf-peeping spots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If visiting an area on the National Register of Historic Places is on your bucket list, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.new-jersey-leisure-guide.com\/old-mine-road.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Mine Road<\/a> \u2014 one of the country\u2019s oldest roads \u2014 which runs 104 miles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall is the perfect time to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poconomountains.com\/plan-your-vacation\/seasons\/fall\/fall-foliage-forecast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pocono Mountains<\/a>, home to more than 127 varieties of plants, shrubs and trees. Because the area spans 2,400 square miles, it\u2019s been divided into three distinct color zones, allowing leaf peepers to catch peak colors during three different times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/uncoveringpa.com\/pennsylvania-grand-canyon-state-parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pine Creek Gorge<\/a> has been dubbed the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon for its impressive views. Autumn draws nature lovers for hiking, fishing and kayaking against a backdrop of bursting colors and rolling waterfalls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">It\u2019s difficult to predict exactly when a location\u2019s leaves will change due to factors such as temperature and precipitation levels. For a state-by-state guide to peak-peeping times and fall foliage hotlines, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripsavvy.com\/a-state-by-state-guide-to-fall-colors-3362305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>, and for a Fall Foliage Prediction Map, click <a href=\"https:\/\/smokymountains.com\/fall-foliage-map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From New Hampshire to New Jersey, we\u2019ve compiled a list of the best fall foliage trips along the East Coast. 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