Best Places to See Fall Colors in the US

With a spectrum of reds, oranges, and yellows, Stowe, Vermont is where fall foliage dreams come true.

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Shenandoah National Park is a canvas of fall colors, where the Skyline Drive turns into a corridor of autumnal magic.

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The Columbia River Gorge in Oregon dresses up in gold and orange, reflecting the season's beauty on its mirror-like waters.

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Zion National Park offers an extraordinary fall palette where vermillion maples meet yellow cottonwoods amidst striking red rocks.

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Traverse the Tennessee/North Carolina state line for a mesmerizing blend of golden valley floors and azure skies.

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Discover the hidden gem of fall foliage in West Virginia's Potomac Highlands, a collage of colors against rugged landscapes.

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Get lost in the Wisconsin Northwoods, where the fall foliage creates a kaleidoscope over glacial lakes and boreal forests.

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Northwestern Wyoming's Tetons offer a dramatic autumn scene, with aspens and cottonwoods painting the landscape.

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Lamoille Canyon in the Ruby Mountains of Northern Nevada is an unexpected paradise of golden fall hues.

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Drive the Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway for a high-definition autumn experience across mountains and forests.

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