Nothing - not sweaters, not the smell of fireplaces, not pumpkin patches, and not apple picking - says "fall" like the blazing red, glimmering gold, and burnt orange leaves that cover trees and crunch underfoot during the autumn months. Whether you're practically a professional leaf-peeper or just a casual enthusiast, you'll need to know where to take in the season's splendor. Lucky for you, we've scouted out the ten best places to enjoy autumn - and while some perennially popular places made our list (because it just isn't possible to do a story on foliage without including New England) we think you'll be surprised by some of the less-obvious-but-just-as-glorious destinations that did too. Oh, and no need to fret about when the peak colors will peek out – we've done the research for you. So get out there.
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