Witness the magnificent Fall Foliage of New England, starting in Boston and then traveling along Maine’s rocky coast to Portland. Enjoy time in Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, picturesque Acadia National Park, and feast at a traditional Maine lobster bake. More stops in New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut will add to your unforgettable journey. These are just a sampling of the many highlights you’ll experience on a Fall Foliage Tour, cruise or drive of New England during late September and October.
Fortunately, whether you are a veteran visitor to the Northeast, you are a year-round resident or you are making your very first trip, there are a variety of escorted tours that highlight not just the changing landscapes, but also the many popular cities along the way. Travel by motorcoach, train, cruise or do a self driving tour that has been mapped out for your with must see routes.
More importantly, there is a fall foliage tour to suit everyone’s tastes. From tours that last a full week to tours that are more than three weeks in length, there is an excursion to fit any schedule.
Most fall foliage tours have complete sightseeing stops throughout every city, a professional tour director and perfectly planned itineraries. The more deluxe itineraries stay in historic hotels and have all sightseeing included with no added costs.
Here are some of the places you can visit on a Fall Foliage tour or cruise:
Fall Foliage in Boston
One of the best fall foliage tours to take in New England is one that travels throughout the city of Boston.
A Boston tour gives you a city feel, but with stunning views of the New England countryside and a stop at the Willard Brook State Forest, which is a perfect location for taking many memorable photos. Along the way, you will also find yourself amongst ancient farms, quiet ponds, stately colonial churches and many roadside taverns.
Fall Foliage in Cape Cod
Cape Cod is 55 miles southeast of Boston and in addition to the gorgeous scenery, offers interesting museums, shopping and restaurants. The highlight for many is the Cape Cod national Seashore. many of the homes are from the 18th century. Fresh seafood, lighthouses and excellent whale watching trips add to the allure of the area. To get to Cape Cod you can either take the drive, crossing 2 bridges of take a ferry from Provincetown or Boston.
Another beautiful seaside town to visit in Maine is Camden. Camden is 85 miles northeast of Portland and also offers a wide variety of unique shops, galleries and restaurants. In the fall, it seems that every tree changes to vibrant colors.
Fall Foliage in Maine and Acadia National Park
One of the best areas to see lush fall foliage in Maine is by traveling to Acadia National Park. Leaves in this park begin changing their colors early in September, but the peak time to see the most vibrant colors usually occurs midway through October. Anywhere from the first week of the month to three weeks in usually yields luminous bright oranges, reds and yellows.
Arcadia National Park also offers expansive views to see the changing leaves. In fact, there are many miles of shoreline, 45 miles of carriage roads and 125 miles of hiking trails. In addition to the many trails, the park is also an ideal site to witness birds, including sea ducks and spring warblers.
Adjacent to Arcadia National Park is Bar Harbor, which draws visitors in by the thousands, thanks to the array of family activities the area offers, including whale-watching trips.
Fall Foliage in Vermont
The Green Mountains and surrounding farms, areas near Burlington and Lake Champlain all have beautiful colors during the fall. Stowe and Killington are popular stops as well. Stowe is known for gourmet cuisine having won more awards for cuisine that any other New England town of it’s size.
There are so many ways to travel while in New England. Choose from escorted tours, vacation packages, rail journeys and cruises. Fall Foliage Tours can not only save you money, but provide the best value for traveling to New England.
