For lovers of autumn, few things beat living where the hills erupt in color each fall. Certain small towns are famous for their foliage, drawing leaf-peepers to landscapes that turn brilliant shades of red and gold.
Here are seven of the best small towns for spectacular fall foliage.
1North ConwayNew Hampshire
In the White Mountains, North Conway offers classic New England foliage and mountain-town charm.
2LenoxMassachusetts
In the Berkshires, Lenox pairs cultured village life with hillsides that blaze each October.
3GalenaIllinois
A hilly, historic town in the driftless region, Galena surprises with vivid Midwestern fall color.
4Great BarringtonMassachusetts
A lively Berkshires town, Great Barrington blends a walkable downtown with brilliant autumn scenery.
5LittletonNew Hampshire
A charming White Mountains town, Littleton offers a picturesque Main Street framed by fall color.
6MariettaOhio
At the confluence of two rivers, Marietta pairs historic charm with colorful Appalachian foothills.
7CooperstownNew York
On Otsego Lake, Cooperstown blends small-town Americana with glowing lakeside foliage.
Foliage towns are magical in autumn but often draw crowds and cold winters, so weigh the full year before you fall for the season.
If crisp air and blazing color are your idea of paradise, these towns put a front-row seat to fall right outside.