As we bid farewell to summer and head into autumn, balmy breezes are replaced with crisp, cozy days well spent picking apples and pumpkins and winding through corn mazes. The seasonal foliage is just the icing on the cake: All around the country, tensif not hundreds ofthousands of folks head out to witness the leaves changing colors. This type of travel is known colloquially as leaf-peepinghow apropos, we know!and takes place all season long.
When it comes to the top leaf peeping spots across the country, travelers can take their pick of Instagram-worthy locales, some of which may be much closer to home than expected. Whats more, the best fall foliage in the USA can be found throughout both coasts, from the beaches of Massachusetts to the mountains of Colorado and beyond.
Ahead, weve rounded up 20-plus of our favoriteautumn foliage spots across the country, including mega-poplar national parks, underrated mountain towns and the likeeach of which is teeming with postcard-worthy vistas and bright hues. So, hit the road, grab your camera and explore these lovely leaf-peeping locales.