Buckle up for a leaf-peeping adventure that'll blow your mind, as Forbes gives us the best spots in the U.S. to catch those epic fall colors of 2025. Anyone can appreciate the trees turning into a rainbow of red, orange, and yellow - it's like nature’s just showing off. But here’s a rundown of the top places to see fall foliage, plus some sweet hotel ideas, so you can plan a trip that’s more lit than a pumpkin spice latte!
Here are Five Fast Facts on great fall vacations:
- ⛰️ Great Smoky Mountains - Straddling Tennessee and North Carolina, this national park is like the VIP of fall foliage, with over 100 tree species throwing a color bash. Stay at Blackberry Farm for fancy vibes or The Smoky Mountain Treehouse for a sleepover in the treetops!
- 🍎 How 'Bout Them Apples? - Wisconsin’s Door County has 250 miles of shoreline and tons of orchards, making it a fall wonderland. You can pick apples and see red maples while staying at The Dorr Hotel or the cozy Thorp House Inn & Cottages. It’s like living in a cider commercial!
- 🍁 Maple Syrup Madness - Burlington, Vermont, is a fall foliage hotspot with Lake Champlain views and maple syrup flowing like a river. Crash at Blind Tiger Burlington for artsy rooms or Made INN Vermont for a retro vibe. It’s so pretty, you might just forget your phone exists...
- 🦞 Lobster And Leaves Combo - Maine’s Bar Harbor mixes ocean views with fiery fall trees, perfect for a coastal leaf-viewing trip. Stay at The Bar Harbor Inn for oceanfront chills or Salt Cottages for cute cabin feels. Bonus: you might spot a lobster trap!
- 🌲 Aspen’s Golden Glow-Up - Aspen, Colorado, is famous for its golden aspen trees that look like they’re flexing for Instagram. Check into Hotel Jerome for luxury or a Snowmass Condo for ski-town vibes. It’s so gorgeous, you’ll want to hug a tree (but maybe don’t)!
🔥Bottom line: This time of year nature loves to put on a helluva show with many incredible fall foliage spots around the U.S.! From the Smoky Mountains’ tree party to Aspen’s golden glow-up, these places are like a live-action Bob Ross painting. So grab your fam, book a cool hotel, and check out how amazing nature can be!
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