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Fall Travel Destinations
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items A bucket list of travel destinations known for stunning foliage, seasonal festivals, and crisp autumn charm.
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New England, USA
Napa Valley, California
Kyoto, Japan
The Great Smoky Mountains, USA
Bavaria, Germany
Salem, Massachusetts
New England, USA
Vibrant fall foliage, cozy inns, maple syrup, and covered bridges.
The Kancamagus Highway offers a stunning, uninterrupted drive through New Hampshire’s White Mountains, where fiery fall foliage creates a breathtaking autumn experience.
The Kancamagus Highway | White Mountains Scenic Byway Maps
Stowe’s Fall Festival in Vermont celebrates the season with vibrant foliage, artisan markets, live music, and classic New England charm against a backdrop of fiery mountain colors.
Stowe Foliage Arts Festival - What to do in Stowe, Vermont in the Fall
Acadia National Park in Maine offers a stunning fall escape with colorful foliage, crisp ocean air, and scenic hikes along rugged coastal cliffs and forested trails.
Acadia National Park
Napa Valley, California
Harvest season in wine country with golden vineyards and tastings galore.
Grape stomping events, wine tours, Calistoga hot springs
Napa Valley Harvest Season | August - October
Kyoto, Japan
Fiery red and golden leaves frame ancient temples and serene gardens.
In autumn, Arashiyama’s bamboo groves and riverside paths glow with crimson maples, while Kiyomizu-dera temple offers sweeping views of Kyoto blanketed in fiery fall foliage.
Kiyomizudera Temple Fall Foliage Evening Illumination
The Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto is a serene, tree-lined walkway that bursts into vibrant reds and golds in autumn, offering a peaceful stroll through the heart of seasonal beauty.
Philosopher's Path - Kyoto Travel
The Great Smoky Mountains, USA
One of the most biologically diverse places for autumn colors.
In the fall, Cades Cove and Clingmans Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains showcase panoramic views of colorful foliage, wildlife sightings, and crisp mountain air along some of the most scenic drives in the U.S.
Cades Cove Scenic Drive | Directions, Hours, & Insider Tips
Bavaria, Germany
Oktoberfest, mountain landscapes, castles, and cool alpine air.
Neuschwanstein Castle, Munich beer halls, Zugspitze hikes
Private Zugspitze & Neuschwanstein Castle, Skip The Line & Lunch
Salem, Massachusetts
Spooky history meets charming fall ambiance.
Haunted tours, Witch Museum, Halloween festivities
Salem Haunted Happenings | Visit Salem During Halloween
Edinburgh, Scottland
Moody autumn skies, historic castles, and cozy pubs.
Arthur’s Seat hike, Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile
Arthur's Seat
Tuscany, Italy
Wine harvests, olive picking, and scenic countryside draped in gold.
Chianti vineyards, Siena, thermal spas
Spa Vignavecchia