{"id":18015,"date":"2021-09-07T18:37:27","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T18:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/?p=18015"},"modified":"2021-09-07T18:37:27","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T18:37:27","slug":"guide-seeing-fall-foliage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/guide-seeing-fall-foliage","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Seeing Fall Foliage"},"content":{"rendered":"

The end of summer means the start of leaf peeping!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Look, summer may be over, so it\u2019s time to say goodbye to sunbathing and pool parties. But there\u2019s still plenty to look forward to in autumn. Up and down the east coast, the changing of the leaves is a main attraction each year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the temperature cools, the green pigment in tree leaves breaks down, letting us marvel at the other colors it previously blocked out\u2014bright red, orange, yellow, and even purple.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While New England often comes to mind, did you know you can actually \u201cchase\u201d the colors along the whole east coast from late September through November, and even catch them out west? Here\u2019s our guide for when and where to see the colorful fall display, and other attractions to enjoy along the way:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Acadia in Maine is one of the most-loved National Parks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Early Fall (Late September-Early October):<\/b><\/p>\n

The start of fall in late September marks the beginning of the leaf season\u2014and to get the early view, you\u2019ll want to head up north towards New England and Canada, where cooler climates bring the first color changes. Just a bit north of <\/span>Portland<\/span><\/a>, Maine, you\u2019ll be able to start seeing trees change as early as the first day of fall. This area is filled with <\/span>can\u2019t-miss attractions<\/span><\/a>, like hikes in Acadia National Park, but also a bustling food and brewery scene (as well as the mandatory lobster rolls).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Up in Canada, the province of Nova Scotia is always a reliable (and accessible!) bet for seeing colorful leaves early, so head towards <\/span>Halifax<\/span><\/a>. The beautifully manicured Public Gardens right in the city center will showcase all the colors of more than 140 species of trees, as well as fountains, a gazebo, statues, and art.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where to go: Northern New England (Maine and Vermont) and Eastern Canada (Halifax, Nova Scotia and <\/span><\/i>St. John<\/span><\/i><\/a>, New Brunswick)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Boston offers plenty of tree-lined waterways.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mid Fall (Mid-Late October):<\/b><\/p>\n

By mid-October, areas around southern New England, like <\/span>Boston<\/span><\/a>, will be experiencing peak colors! With the charming Charles River running through much of the city, you can even see the trees’ colors reflecting in the water\u2014especially if you take a stroll along the Charles River Esplanade.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Further down the east coast, Virginia boasts plenty of fall foliage as well.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By late-October, mid-Atlantic areas will be in peak leaf changing season too. <\/span>Norfolk, <\/span><\/a>Virginia is near The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, which is incredible when the fall foliage starts up. There\u2019s also First Landing State Park, where you can wander through colorful copper-colored Cyprus trees on a boardwalk on your way to see the Atlantic.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Seattle’s many parks offer great chances to see fall foliage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But the east coast isn\u2019t the only region with changing colors. While California coasts are known for palm trees, up north, <\/span>Seattle<\/span><\/a> is known as the \u201cEmerald City\u201d because of the trees that are in peak form by late-October. Check out the expansive Arboretum and numerous parks in downtown Seattle, as well as the houseboats on Lake Union for more colors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where to go: Massachusetts, Connecticut, inland from <\/span><\/i>Baltimore<\/span><\/i><\/a>, Virginia, and the Pacific Northwest<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The end of summer means the start of leaf peeping! 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