The White Mountains Trail, New Hampshire

The fall foliage getaway season is relatively short in the White Mountains of this state, where September marks the start of the leaf-peeping season, and mid-October begins the transition into the winter that earned these mountains their famous name.

But this 100-mile scenic byway in Crampton rounds around New Hampshire’s Presidential Mountain Range, where cider stands and covered bridges take travelers through the area’s festival of beautiful fall colors.

Golden beech trees and brilliantly red mountain maples highlight the base of Mount Washington, where a short climb up the historic Mount Washington Auto Road puts you at the summit of the impressive mountain to take in a panoramic view of the wilderness below.

And as far as places to stay, the Omni Mount Washington Hotel’s best location within the mountains has attracted celebrities, presidents, and poets throughout its long history. But it’s autumn, when this grand hotel fills up with nature lovers seeking the area’s best views.

Before you pack your bags and head off on your fall foliage getaway, be sure to let us know which one on our list was your favorite!

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