Heres where to savor the season.
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As a kid, I measured my summers in corn.
By July, those seedlings would be hip-high, and by late August, they’d tower over us.
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That’s how we knew it was once again time for school.
And while the years have gone by, those trees still turn the same hues each fall.
With a bit of planning and some good luck with the weather, you could experience it, too.
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Here are the best New England fall foliage destinations to visit.
Leaf peepers will see some of the most vibrant color inCamden Hills State Park, home of Mount Battie.
On the peak, a 26-foot-tall stone World War I memorial completes the picure-perfect scene.
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While in Camden, stay at the charmingHartstone Inn and Hideaway, a bed-and-breakfast in the heart of town.
Stowe, Vermont
Come fall, the Green Mountain State goes from verdant to variegated.
Come November, the town turns into a skier and snowboarder’s paradise.
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Or leaf peep from the Great Bay or the Cocheco River on an inland excursion fromPortsmouth Harbor Cruises.
Book a night atThe Hotel Portsmouth, where New England’s old-world style meets modern amenities.
Book a stay at theCavalier Cottage, a pet-friendly bed-and-breakfast, for the ultimate New England getaway.
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Come at the end of October to see the iconicNewport Mansionscloaked in color.
Ride along Ocean Drive, a glorious coastal stretch that will leave you in awe.
Sightseeing this time of year is best done at dawn or dusk to avoid large crowds of leaf peepers.
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A drive this idyllic calls for equally idyllic accommodations.
Old Lyme, Connecticut
In summer, this coastal town is a trendy vacation spot.
Come late October, its a top spot for foliage.
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One of the best ways to view it is from the water.
Stay the night at the nearbyCopper Beech Inn, home to a restaurant serving delicious modern American fare.
Peak foliage occurs here in late September, so plan a fall getaway to Montgomery early in the season.
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If you want to stay in a boutique hotel resembling a quintessential Vermont mountain chalet, opt forThe Inn.
Here, the fall colors generally peak around mid-October.
For a little more luxury, though, there’sThe Claremont Hotel.
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Its spa is the perfect place to rest and recover after a day on foot or on a bike.
Boston, Massachusetts
Not all fall foliage destinations need to be rural.
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