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 Your Autumn in New England Headquarters

Fall Foliage Travel Planner | Day Trips | Family Fun | Features

freenl.jpg (13074 bytes)Welcome to New England Foliage Central at About.com! Autumn’s crisp chill and vibrant colorations provide the perfect backdrop for a visit to New England, and Kim Knox, your Guide to New England for Visitors, and Debby Fowles, your Guide to Portland and Southern Maine, have teamed up to provide you with comprehensive coverage of the New England region in all of its blazing glory. 

Bookmark this page, and check back often for updates throughout fall foliage season. See you in the land of leaves!

In the Spotlight

maine fall foliageBest Spots to View Maine Foliage
Unless you spend a month exploring Maine this fall, you won't experience the diversity of its legendary foliage season, but here are one native Mainer's favorite spots in southern and midcoast Maine. (photo by Debby Fowles)

Favorite Foliage Spots in All of New England
Read readers' suggestions and add your own!

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Foliage Basics for Travelers

Fall Featuresfoliage
Celebrate the Autumn Season!

Leaf Alert: Foliage Updates
Check New England fall foliage reports online.

New England Fall Foliage Hotlines
Here's a round-up of toll-free numbers to call for foliage reports from the New England states.

Why Leaves Change Color
What is it that turns New England into a palette of breathtaking hues from September to November? Learn all about the science behind the scenery.

Fall Foliage Driving Tours in New England
New England’s country roads beckon to city slickers throughout the year, but there’s no more magnificent time for a drive than autumn. Here are some tours for exploring New England’s winding highways, covered bridges, and secluded spots.

Photographing Fall Foliage
This Q&A with professional photographer and Maine photo tour leader Dale Stevens has terrific tips for preserving fall's finest in photographs.

New England Foliage Links

Poll: Love it or Leaf It?
New England fall foliage--is it a peak experience or overrated? 

The Bounty of Bennington
Spend a perfect fall day in Vermont's southern gateway.

Catch a Leaf Lift
View New England's colorful panorama from a chairlift this fall. It's a spectacular way to see the scenery!

Cyber-Leaf Peeping
If you can't get to New England, you can still be among the throngs of "leaf peepers," thanks to the magic of Web Cams.

New England Fall Foliage Tours
Leave the planning to someone else, and relax and enjoy a guided biking, hiking, walking, bus, train, or aerial tour of New England this fall.

Wines of New England
Autumn is the perfect time to celebrate and sample New England's grape harvest.

It's Apple Harvest Time in New England!
Plan to pick your own apples during your New England autumn escape.

More from New England for Visitors

Looking for more New England travel information? Start with the New England for Visitors Home Page, where you'll find current features and links to the best of the Net for all of your travel planning needs.

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Leaf Graphics from Maine Foliage Clip Art by Debby Fowles.

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