Illustration Credit: Aris Berroya<\/figcaption><\/figure> State Rankings<\/h3>
See how each state fared in our ranking:<\/p>
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class=\"search-bar-row\"> <input class=\"search-bar\" id=\"searchInput\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Search\"> <\/div> <div class=\"table-scroll\"> <table id=\"fallTable\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Overall Rank (1=Best)<\/th> <th>State<\/th> <th>Overall Score<\/th> <th>Duration of Fall Scenery Rank<\/th> <th>Outdoor Recreation Rank<\/th> <th>Entertainment Rank<\/th> <th>Climate Rank<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1<\/td> <td>California<\/td> <td>60.80<\/td> <td>1<\/td> <td>1<\/td> <td>8<\/td> <td>45<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>2<\/td> <td>Vermont<\/td> <td>54.70<\/td> <td>29<\/td> <td>12<\/td> <td>1<\/td> <td>9<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>3<\/td> <td>Washington<\/td> <td>48.08<\/td> <td>8<\/td> <td>2<\/td> <td>17<\/td> <td>34<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>4<\/td> <td>Virginia<\/td> <td>47.62<\/td> <td>4<\/td> <td>8<\/td> <td>16<\/td> <td>18<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>5<\/td> <td>New York<\/td> <td>47.33<\/td> <td>10<\/td> <td>3<\/td> <td>12<\/td> <td>31<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>6<\/td> <td>North Carolina<\/td> <td>46.59<\/td> <td>6<\/td> <td>7<\/td> <td>9<\/td> <td>37<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>7<\/td> <td>Oregon<\/td> <td>45.86<\/td> <td>3<\/td> <td>14<\/td> <td>11<\/td> <td>35<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>8<\/td> <td>Maine<\/td> <td>45.17<\/td> <td>24<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>2<\/td> <td>19<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>9<\/td> <td>Utah<\/td> <td>44.35<\/td> <td>2<\/td> <td>17<\/td> <td>34<\/td> <td>14<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>10<\/td> <td>Colorado<\/td> <td>43.90<\/td> <td>11<\/td> <td>10<\/td> <td>32<\/td> <td>6<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>11<\/td> <td>Michigan<\/td> <td>43.86<\/td> <td>21<\/td> <td>13<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>11<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>12<\/td> <td>Pennsylvania<\/td> <td>41.29<\/td> <td>17<\/td> <td>9<\/td> <td>7<\/td> <td>30<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>13<\/td> <td>New Hampshire<\/td> <td>41.00<\/td> <td>22<\/td> <td>16<\/td> <td>6<\/td> <td>25<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>14<\/td> <td>Idaho<\/td> <td>40.14<\/td> <td>12<\/td> <td>27<\/td> <td>23<\/td> <td>7<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>15<\/td> <td>Wisconsin<\/td> <td>38.99<\/td> <td>27<\/td> <td>24<\/td> <td>3<\/td> <td>16<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>16<\/td> <td>Tennessee<\/td> <td>38.85<\/td> <td>13<\/td> <td>18<\/td> <td>30<\/td> <td>23<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>17<\/td> <td>New Mexico<\/td> <td>38.82<\/td> <td>7<\/td> <td>33<\/td> <td>38<\/td> <td>17<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>18<\/td> <td>Arizona<\/td> <td>38.30<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <td>19<\/td> <td>41<\/td> <td>38<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>19<\/td> <td>Minnesota<\/td> <td>38.03<\/td> <td>20<\/td> <td>29<\/td> <td>10<\/td> <td>13<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>20<\/td> <td>Montana<\/td> <td>37.46<\/td> <td>18<\/td> <td>31<\/td> <td>33<\/td> <td>1<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>21<\/td> <td>West Virginia<\/td> <td>37.18<\/td> <td>16<\/td> <td>20<\/td> <td>43<\/td> <td>5<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>22<\/td> <td>Georgia<\/td> <td>36.28<\/td> <td>15<\/td> <td>15<\/td> <td>36<\/td> <td>26<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>23<\/td> <td>Ohio<\/td> <td>35.38<\/td> <td>34<\/td> <td>32<\/td> <td>4<\/td> <td>20<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>24<\/td> <td>Texas<\/td> <td>35.29<\/td> <td>35<\/td> <td>11<\/td> <td>14<\/td> <td>33<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>25<\/td> <td>Massachusetts<\/td> <td>34.87<\/td> <td>28<\/td> <td>6<\/td> <td>24<\/td> <td>43<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>26<\/td> <td>Wyoming<\/td> <td>34.21<\/td> <td>19<\/td> <td>38<\/td> <td>37<\/td> <td>2<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>27<\/td> <td>North Dakota<\/td> <td>33.04<\/td> <td>31<\/td> <td>37<\/td> <td>25<\/td> <td>3<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>28<\/td> <td>South Carolina<\/td> <td>31.31<\/td> <td>14<\/td> <td>28<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>39<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>29<\/td> <td>Missouri<\/td> <td>30.46<\/td> <td>39<\/td> <td>30<\/td> <td>19<\/td> <td>24<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>30<\/td> <td>Kentucky<\/td> <td>30.22<\/td> <td>32<\/td> <td>34<\/td> <td>35<\/td> <td>12<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>31<\/td> <td>Arkansas<\/td> <td>30.19<\/td> <td>25<\/td> <td>23<\/td> <td>44<\/td> <td>29<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>32<\/td> <td>Nevada<\/td> <td>30.07<\/td> <td>9<\/td> <td>43<\/td> <td>46<\/td> <td>28<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>33<\/td> <td>Maryland<\/td> <td>29.10<\/td> <td>23<\/td> <td>35<\/td> <td>27<\/td> <td>42<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>34<\/td> <td>New Jersey<\/td> <td>28.94<\/td> <td>26<\/td> <td>22<\/td> <td>28<\/td> <td>47<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>35<\/td> <td>Illinois<\/td> <td>27.82<\/td> <td>33<\/td> <td>41<\/td> <td>22<\/td> <td>22<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>36<\/td> <td>Connecticut<\/td> <td>27.81<\/td> <td>41<\/td> <td>26<\/td> <td>13<\/td> <td>44<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>37<\/td> <td>Indiana<\/td> <td>27.67<\/td> <td>38<\/td> <td>42<\/td> <td>20<\/td> <td>21<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>38<\/td> <td>Alabama<\/td> <td>26.84<\/td> <td>42<\/td> <td>21<\/td> <td>45<\/td> <td>32<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>39<\/td> <td>Nebraska<\/td> <td>26.07<\/td> <td>30<\/td> <td>47<\/td> <td>31<\/td> <td>8<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>40<\/td> <td>South Dakota<\/td> <td>25.55<\/td> <td>37<\/td> <td>48<\/td> <td>29<\/td> <td>4<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>41<\/td> <td>Florida<\/td> <td>25.40<\/td> <td>48<\/td> <td>4<\/td> <td>21<\/td> <td>48<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>42<\/td> <td>Iowa<\/td> <td>25.24<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>46<\/td> <td>15<\/td> <td>15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>43<\/td> <td>Oklahoma<\/td> <td>24.30<\/td> <td>36<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <td>42<\/td> <td>27<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>44<\/td> <td>Rhode Island<\/td> <td>23.65<\/td> <td>44<\/td> <td>39<\/td> <td>18<\/td> <td>40<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>45<\/td> <td>Kansas<\/td> <td>23.43<\/td> <td>43<\/td> <td>45<\/td> <td>26<\/td> <td>10<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>46<\/td> <td>Mississippi<\/td> <td>22.80<\/td> <td>45<\/td> <td>25<\/td> <td>47<\/td> <td>36<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>47<\/td> <td>Louisiana<\/td> <td>15.15<\/td> <td>47<\/td> <td>36<\/td> <td>48<\/td> <td>41<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>48<\/td> <td>Delaware<\/td> <td>14.75<\/td> <td>46<\/td> <td>44<\/td> <td>39<\/td> <td>46<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div> <div class=\"footer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Lawnstarter_logo.png\" alt=\"LawnStarter Logo\"> <\/div> <\/div> 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\"> <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">No. 1 \u2014 California<br><br><strong>Projected Weeks With Fall Foliage:<\/strong> 11 | Rank: 1 (TIE)<br><strong>Projected Days of Peak Fall Foliage:<\/strong> 68 | Rank: 3<br><strong>Total Acreage of Forest Land:<\/strong> 31.6 million acres | Rank: 2<br><strong>Number of Scenic Drives:<\/strong> 123 | Rank: 1<br><strong>Wineries per 100,000 Residents:<\/strong> 16 | Rank: 3<br><br><strong>Best time to visit for colorful fall foliage:<\/strong> Late September to late October in the Northern and Western parts of the state; November in the Southern and Coastal regions.\u00a0<br><br><strong>Local tip:<\/strong> Have a gourd-eous time in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visithalfmoonbay.org\/articles\/6-spirited-pumpkin-patches-half-moon-bay-ditch-supermarket-these-charming-country-patches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Half Moon Bay<\/a>, the self-proclaimed \u201cpumpkin capital of the world,\u201d which grows over 3,000 tons of pumpkins each year.<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/189420050@N03\/52947887168\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Irene Steeves<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption> <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AdobeStock_402435939-1.png\" alt=\"Orange, yellow, green, and brown trees pop around a white church in Stowe, Vermont\" style=\"height: 500px;; \"> <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">No. 2 \u2014 Vermont<br><br><strong>Projected Weeks With Fall Foliage:<\/strong> 7 | Rank: 36<br><strong>Projected Days of Peak Fall Foliage:<\/strong> 43 | Rank: 20<br><strong>Portion of State Covered by Forest Land:<\/strong> 76% | Rank: 4<br><strong>Maple Farms per 100,000 Residents:<\/strong> 223 | Rank: 1<br><strong>Pumpkin Patches per 100,000 Residents:<\/strong> 11 | Rank: 1<br><br><strong>Best time to visit for colorful fall foliage:<\/strong> Late September to mid-October.\u00a0<br><br><strong>Local tip: <\/strong>Visit one of the state\u2019s many <a href=\"https:\/\/vermontvacation.com\/things-to-do\/food-drink\/maple\/\">sugarhouses<\/a> for a closer look at how the syrup is made.<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/search\/free?filters%5Bcontent_type%3Aphoto%5D=1&filters%5Bcontent_type%3Aillustration%5D=1&filters%5Bcontent_type%3Azip_vector%5D=1&filters%5Bfree_collection%5D=1&filters%5Bcontent_type%3Aimage%5D=1&filters%5Bcontent_type%3Avideo%5D=0&filters%5Bcontent_type%3Atemplate%5D=0&filters%5Bcontent_type%3A3d%5D=0&filters%5Bcontent_type%3Aaudio%5D=0&filters%5Binclude_stock_enterprise%5D=0&filters%5Bis_editorial%5D=0&k=vermont+fall&order=relevance&limit=100&search_page=1&search_type=usertyped&acp=&aco=vermont+fall&get_facets=1&asset_id=402435939\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">demerzel21<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption> <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/53380466609_a47c1aa392_c-1.png\" alt=\"Mist rises from the Snohomish River in Washington with mountains in the distance\" style=\"height: 500px;; \"> <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">No. 3 \u2014 Washington<br><br><strong>Projected Weeks With Fall Foliage:<\/strong> 10 | Rank: 3<br><strong>Projected Days of Peak Fall Foliage:<\/strong> 59 | Rank: 10<br><strong>Total Acreage of Forest Land:<\/strong> 22 million acres | Rank: 9<br><strong>Number of Scenic Drives: <\/strong>32 | Rank: 5<br><strong>Wineries per 100,000 Residents:<\/strong> 18 | Rank: 2<br><br><strong>Best time to visit for colorful fall foliage:<\/strong> Late September to early November.<br><br><strong>Local tip: <\/strong>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/leavenworth.org\/the-bavarian-village-of-leavenworth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leavenworth<\/a>, an alpine-themed village with great access to skiing and wineries.<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/cindyshebley\/53380466609\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cindy Shebley<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\">CC <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\">Y 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption> <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/5112163236_0596dba281_c-1.png\" alt=\"A view of the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in fall from the top of Humpback Rock in Virginia\" style=\"height: 500px;; \"> <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">No. 4 \u2014 Virginia<br><br><strong>Projected Weeks With Fall Foliage:<\/strong> 11 | Rank: 1 (TIE)<br><strong>Projected Days of Peak Fall Foliage:<\/strong> 60 | Rank: 9<br><strong>Portion of State Covered by Forest Land:<\/strong> 63% | Rank: 9<br><strong>Number of Scenic Drives:<\/strong> 17 | Rank: 9<br><strong>Wineries per 100,000 Residents:<\/strong> 7 | Rank: 6<br><br><strong>Best time to visit for colorful fall foliage:<\/strong> Mid-October to mid-November; Aim for late October if you\u2019re trying to watch foliage around the Blue Ridge Parkway change colors.<br><br><strong>Local tip: <\/strong>Take in views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as they turn yellow, orange, red, and brown, along <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/shen\/planyourvisit\/driving-skyline-drive.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skyline Drive<\/a>, running 105 miles through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/shen\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shenandoah National Park<\/a>.<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/abibhattachan\/5112163236\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">abi.bhattachan<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption> <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/15229465100_bf6c0a8232_c-1.png\" alt=\"Yellow, orange, red, and green trees paint the mountainous landscape of the Adirondack Mountains in New York State\" style=\"height: 500px;; \"> <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">No. 5 \u2014 New York<br><br><strong>Projected Weeks With Fall Foliage:<\/strong> 9 | Rank: 11<br><strong>Projected Days of Peak Fall Foliage:<\/strong> 62 | Rank: 8<br><strong>Portion of State Covered by Forest Land:<\/strong> 62% | Rank: 10<br><strong>Apple Orchards per 100,000 Residents:<\/strong> 1.4 | Rank: 10<br><strong>Maple Farms per 100,000 Residents:<\/strong> 7.4 | Rank: 8<br><br><strong>Best time to visit for colorful fall foliage:<\/strong> Late September to late October; Aim for the beginning of October if you\u2019re leaf peeping in the Adirondacks or Catskills.\u00a0<br><br><strong>Local tip: <\/strong>Spend your next spooky season exploring the 200+ year-old Legend of <a href=\"https:\/\/visitsleepyhollow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sleepy Hollow<\/a> and take in over 7,000 carved pumpkins nearby at <a href=\"https:\/\/hudsonvalley.org\/events\/blaze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Great Jack O\u2019Lantern Blaze<\/a>.<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jesst7\/15229465100\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iessi<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption> <\/figure><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div> <\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"regional-overview\">Regional Overview: Top Fall Scenes<\/h2> <p>Every fall, countless tourists flock (with their wallets) from the city to the countryside, or from state to state, to take in the changing leaves. <\/p> <p>Read below for more regional insights to guide your autumnal adventures.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New England Nature<\/h3> <p>The National Park Service reports that New England states generate around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/articles\/the-rise-and-fall-of-foliage.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$8 billion<\/a> from fall tourism each year. <\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>New England gets its colorful reputation from sugar maple trees, with especially high concentrations across <strong>Vermont<\/strong> (No. 2). Vermont claims the <strong>most maple farms per 100,000 residents<\/strong>, followed by <strong>Maine<\/strong> (No. 8) and <strong>New Hampshire<\/strong> (No. 13).<\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Maine<\/strong> and <strong>New Hampshire<\/strong> tie with the <strong>lengthiest foliage seasons<\/strong> in New England \u2014 <strong>8 weeks <\/strong>\u2014 but <strong>Massachusetts<\/strong> (No. 25) enjoys the <strong>most days with peak foliage<\/strong> in the region, <strong>45 days<\/strong>. <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>You might be eager for a Gilmore Girls fall in <strong>Connecticut<\/strong> (No. 36), but The Nutmeg State and its neighbor, <strong>Rhode Island<\/strong> (No. 44), drop behind in our ranking due to <strong>short leaf peeping seasons<\/strong>, <strong>few scenic drives<\/strong>, and <strong>less forest land<\/strong> to explore. <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>All 6 New England states are prepared for festive fall tourism, with <strong>top access<\/strong> to <strong>apple orchards<\/strong>, <strong>pumpkin patches<\/strong>, <strong>hayrides<\/strong>, and <strong>maple farms<\/strong>, when adjusted per 100,000 residents. <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wandering West<\/h3> <p>From <strong>scenic drives<\/strong> down the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoflow.com\/us\/blog\/autumn-vanlife-rv-adventures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pacific Coast Highway<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gohebervalley.com\/Guardsman-Pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guardsman Pass<\/a> in <strong>Utah<\/strong> (No. 9) or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uncovercolorado.com\/scenic-drives\/kebler-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kebler Pass<\/a> in <strong>Colorado<\/strong> (No. 10), Western states offer stunning views, whether from your vehicle or along many mountainous trails.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>California<\/strong> (No. 1), <strong>Washington<\/strong> (No. 3), <strong>Oregon<\/strong> (No. 7), <strong>Utah<\/strong> (No 9), and <strong>Colorado<\/strong> (No. 10) have <strong>lengthy leaf-peeping seasons<\/strong>, with <strong>10-11 weeks<\/strong> of foliage. <strong>Utah<\/strong> boasts the highest number of estimated <strong>days of peak fall foliage <\/strong>in our ranking, with <strong>71 days<\/strong>. <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>These 5 Western states boast <strong>plenty of parks and trails<\/strong> to get up-close views as the seasons change. <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>For fall family fun, Utah stands out with the <strong>4th-highest<\/strong> number of <strong>corn mazes<\/strong> per 100,000 residents. <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Southern Scenes<\/h3> <p>Outdoor fall adventures abound in Southern Appalachian states like <strong>Virginia<\/strong> (No. 4), <strong>North Carolina<\/strong> (No. 6), and <strong>Tennessee<\/strong> (No. 16).<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Virginia ties with California<\/strong> for the <strong>longest projected season<\/strong> of fall foliage \u2014 <strong>11 weeks<\/strong> \u2014 but <strong>North Carolina<\/strong> enjoys <strong>68 days of peak foliage<\/strong>, giving the state about a week longer to enjoy the views than Virginia\u2019s anticipated 60 days. <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>All 3 states feature <strong>numerous scenic drives<\/strong> \u2014 including the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blueridgeparkway.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Ridge Parkway<\/a> running through Virginia and North Carolina \u2014 with significant portions of each state <strong>covered by forests<\/strong>. <\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>You\u2019ll still want to <strong>pack your sweater<\/strong> if visiting these 3 states to leaf peep, where average fall temperatures are around <strong>60 degrees<\/strong>. <\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"changing-leaves\">Changing Leaves: Climate and Foliage<\/h2> <!---Author: Kimberly Magerl--> <section class=\"ls-foliage\"> <h2>Changing Leaves: Climate and Foliage<\/h2> <p>Fall colors might seem a little different year-to-year: Plant and foliage cycles are complex, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climatecentral.org\/climate-matters\/fall-foliage-and-climate-change\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">climate stresses<\/a> like <strong>temperature<\/strong>, <strong>precipitation<\/strong>, and <strong>natural disasters<\/strong> impacting the <strong>color, timing, and length of fall foliage<\/strong>.<\/p> <p>\u201cClimate change leads to greater variation in seasonal weather patterns,” say Dan McCole, associate professor at Michigan State University. “Warm falls can delay peak foliage, and early frosts can shorten the duration of the foliage season.\u201d<\/p> <p>\u201cTrees under stress from warmer temperatures may produce less vivid reds, yellows, and orange colors,” he adds. “Over time, tree species known to produce fall colors may struggle to survive in warmer climates as disease and pests migrate.\u201d<\/p> <ul class=\"key-points\"> <li><strong>Drought<\/strong>, <strong>heat stress<\/strong>, and <strong>storm damage<\/strong> can lead to <strong>foliage turning brown<\/strong> faster.<\/li> <li><strong>Hot evenings<\/strong>, <strong>light pollution<\/strong>, and unseasonably <strong>warm Octobers<\/strong> can <strong>dull hues<\/strong> or <strong>delay foliage<\/strong>. <strong>Our warmest states in the fall<\/strong> are <strong>Florida<\/strong> (No. 41) and <strong>Louisiana<\/strong> (No. 47), which also have the <strong>shortest projected foliage<\/strong> season, <strong>5 weeks<\/strong>.<\/li> <li><strong>Early frost<\/strong> can inhibit red-colored foliage.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>We noted slight changes in foliage predictions when comparing this year\u2019s data with our 2024 ranking:<\/p> <ul class=\"changes\"> <li>The maximum <strong>projected weeks with foliage<\/strong> dropped from <strong>12 weeks<\/strong> in 12 different states in 2024 to <strong>11 weeks<\/strong> in California and Virginia in 2025.<\/li> <li>The maximum <strong>projected days with peak foliage<\/strong> dropped from <strong>74 days<\/strong> in 2024 to <strong>71 days<\/strong> in 2025 in Utah.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Shorter foliage seasons may lead to even more overwhelming crowds at the nation\u2019s top leaf-peeping destinations.<\/p> <button class=\"show-more-btn\" type=\"button\">Show More<\/button> <div class=\"more-content\"> <p>\u201cPredicting fall colors has become more difficult with a changing climate; however, there are websites and apps that can help,\u201d McCole says.<\/p> <ul class=\"apps\"> <li>“For instance, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/fall-foliage-color-map-when-peak-foliage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Farmer\u2019s Almanac<\/a> has maps of the US that predict color changes based on a number of factors, including crowd-sourced reports from readers sharing foliage color changes in their area.”<\/li> <li>“Also, some GPS apps, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaiagps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaia<\/a>, offer the ability to view your location via recent satellite images as recently as today or over the past two weeks.”<\/li> <\/ul> <h3>10 States With the Most Forest Coverage<\/h3> <ol class=\"forest\"> <li>Maine (No. 8) \u2014 88%<\/li> <li>New Hampshire (No. 13) \u2014 83%<\/li> <li>West Virginia (No. 21) \u2014 77%<\/li> <li>Vermont (No. 2) \u2014 76%<\/li> <li>Alabama (No. 38) \u2014 71%<\/li> <li>South Carolina (No. 28) \u2014 67%<\/li> <li>Georgia (No. 22) \u2014 66%<\/li> <li>Mississippi (No. 46) \u2014 64%<\/li> <li>Virginia (No. 4) \u2014 63%<\/li> <li>New York (No. 5) \u2014 62%<\/li> <\/ol> <p>By comparison. <strong>North Dakota<\/strong> (No. 27) is the least likely place for finding forest views, with only <strong>2% of the state<\/strong> covered by forest land.<\/p> <\/div> <\/section> <style> :root { --ls-green: #0AB563; --ls-orange: #FF9901; --ink: #111827; --border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); } .ls-foliage { font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; color: var(--ink); max-width: 900px; margin: 40px auto; padding: 0 16px; line-height: 1.65; } .ls-foliage h2 { font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.7rem; padding-left: 14px; position: relative; margin-bottom: 20px; } .ls-foliage h2::before { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 6px; height: 100%; border-radius: 4px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ls-green), var(--ls-orange)); } .ls-foliage h3 { color: var(--ls-green); font-weight: 800; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 14px; } .ls-foliage ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 12px 0 20px; } .ls-foliage ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 26px; margin-bottom: 10px; } .ls-foliage ul li::before { 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York<\/strong>, we\u2019d admire hot air balloons flying over the foliage during the <a href=\"https:\/\/adirondackballoonfest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adirondack Balloon Festival<\/a>. <\/li> <li>In Charlottesville, <strong>Virginia<\/strong>, I\u2019d enjoy apple cider donuts and sunsets at <a href=\"https:\/\/chilesfamilyorchards.com\/carter-mountain-orchard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carter Mountain Orchard<\/a>. <\/li> <li>Here in <strong>Texas<\/strong>, San Antonio is filled with horror fanatics, and spooky season is seemingly celebrated all year long. <\/li> <\/ul> <p>I reached out to some folks in other corners of the U.S. to share their favorite fall traditions and best spots for taking in the fall foliage. <\/p> <!---Author: Kimberly Magerl--> <section class=\"ls-accordion\" aria-label=\"State highlights list\"> <style> :root{ --ls-green:#0AB563; --ls-orange:#FF9901; --ink:#111827; } .ls-accordion{ max-width: 980px; margin: 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} .ls-accordion summary::before { content: \"Click to expand\"; font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(17,24,39,0.5); position: absolute; right: 28px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .25s ease; } .ls-accordion summary:hover::before { opacity: 1; } .ls-accordion .content{ padding: 10px 0 6px 0; } .ls-accordion p{ margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.6; } <\/style> <details> <summary role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">California<\/summary> <div class=\"content\"> <p>“<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yose\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yosemite National Park<\/a> is hands down my favorite scenic spot for leaf peeping in California, especially with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yose\/planyourvisit\/halfdome.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Half Dome<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yosemite.com\/yosemite-mariposa-county-region\/yosemite-valley\/el-capitan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">El Capitan<\/a> in the background,” says LawnStarter writer Melanie Joseph. “I\u2019ve only been there once, but it was an unforgettable experience.<\/p> <p>“A close second is <a href=\"https:\/\/visitlaketahoe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake Tahoe<\/a>, which was closer to us when we were living up North in Sacramento,” she adds. “That\u2019s where my family and I often go to see the breathtaking fall foliage (November is best).<\/p> <p>“And when we moved South to Irvine, I discovered that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigbear.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big Bear Lake<\/a> offers a view of autumn colors around a shimmering blue lake that’s almost as magical. It\u2019s like a smaller version of Tahoe.”<\/p> <\/div> <\/details> <details> <summary role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">Florida<\/summary> <div class=\"content\"> <p>“I live in the West Palm Beach area, so my favorite thing to do in the fall is to visit our nature preserves in hopes of seeing animals such as alligators and our sandhill cranes,” says LawnStarter senior marketing analyst Patricia Davis. “My personal favorites are <a href=\"https:\/\/discover.pbc.gov\/parks\/pages\/okeeheelee-center.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Okeeheelee Nature Center<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellingtonfl.gov\/facilities\/facility\/details\/Wellington-Environmental-Preserve-Sectio-57\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wellington Environmental Preserve<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/grassywaters.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grassy Waters Preserve<\/a>.<\/p> <p>“Other standouts outside of Palm Beach County are, of course, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/ever\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everglades National Park<\/a>, a bit farther south, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polk-county.net\/things-to-do\/parks-and-recreation\/environmental-reserves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circle B Bar Reserve<\/a> in Lakeland,” she adds.<\/p> <p>“If you want a fall-feeling activity, <a href=\"https:\/\/bedners.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bedner\u2019s<\/a> has a fun pumpkin patch that includes a hay ride, a corn maze, a petting zoo, sunflower picking, and more!”<\/p> <\/div> <\/details> <details> <summary role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">Massachusetts<\/summary> <div class=\"content\"> <p>This year, Davis took a Halloween trip to Boston and Salem. “We went the last week of October, and while we found it beautiful, a Lyft driver told us that due to the city holding in warmth, the colors will be even <strong>more beautiful<\/strong> in a month\u2019s time!” she says.<\/p> <p>“My personal favorite thing I did the entire week was exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harvardgardens.com\/news-item\/what-to-do-at-beacon-hill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beacon Hill<\/a>! Explore this area for the cutest shops and photo options. There is a cobblestone road called <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonsightseeing.us\/acorn-street-boston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acorn Street<\/a> that is one of the most photographed streets in America.<\/p> <p>“Right off Beacon Street is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/parks\/boston-common\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boston Common<\/a>, a nearly 50-acre park that is the <strong>oldest park in America<\/strong>,” she adds. “Right next to Boston Common is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/parks\/public-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public Garden<\/a>, the first botanical garden in America. This was my favorite spot for foliage.”<\/p> <p>“No trip to Massachusetts in October is complete without visiting Salem. We knew that when we went on Halloween, it would be <strong>crazy<\/strong> busy, so we went two days before as well to ensure we got to really take in the city.”<\/p> <ul> <li>“The first day we went, we visited the <a href=\"https:\/\/salemwitchmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salem Witch Museum<\/a>, but not before stopping at the <a href=\"https:\/\/salemwitchmuseum.com\/locations\/witch-trials-memorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salem Witch Trials Memorial<\/a> to pay our respects. Though the area was beautiful in oranges and reds, it had a very somber feel to it.”<\/li> <li>“On Halloween, we toured a few of the major sites in Disney\u2019s film \u201cHocus Pocus.\u201d We saw the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salem.org\/listing\/old-town-hall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Town Hall of Salem<\/a>, where the parents in the film partied all night on Halloween. Nearby was the historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pem.org\/visit\/tours\/salem-walking-tours\/ropes-mansion-self-guided-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ropes Mansion<\/a>, known as Allison\u2019s house in the film. We finished up our self-guided tour with a beautiful 30-minute walk down to the water, where we were able to see the most famous house from the film, Max and Dani\u2019s.”<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/details> <details> <summary role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">Missouri<\/summary> <div class=\"content\"> <p>When LawnStarter editor-in-chief Jeff Herman lived in St. Louis, “I’d drive up the River Road from Alton to <a href=\"https:\/\/dnr.illinois.gov\/parks\/park.peremarquette.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pere Marquette State Park<\/a> in Grafton, Illinois; hike or bike the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lewisandclark.travel\/inspiration\/catch-the-katy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katy Trail<\/a> anywhere from St. Charles to Columbia, and, closer to home, just walk around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.towergrovepark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tower Grove Park<\/a> seeing the leaf colors and hearing the crunch under your feet.”<\/p> <\/div> <\/details> <details> <summary role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">New Jersey\u2013New York<\/summary> <div class=\"content\"> <p>For LawnStarter senior managing editor Sharon Sullivan, “Growing up at the northern tip of New Jersey, just a few miles from the New York state line, we used to travel to Warwick, New York, and go to a family-owned apple orchard and get our pumpkins for Halloween and apples. My mom was a huge baker, so we would get bags of apples so she could bring them home and cut them to make apple pies.<\/p> <p>“My favorite spot for leaf peeping is where I grew up, at <a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/parks\/highpointstatepark.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High Point State Park<\/a> in New Jersey. The trees have amazing leaves and colors, and it’s scenic with the monument and lake. Also, part of the Appalachian Trail runs through the park.”<\/p> <\/div> <\/details> <details> <summary role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">Texas<\/summary> <div class=\"content\"> <p>Danielle Gorski, another fellow LawnStarter writer, shares her fall traditions: “I live in the Halloween Capital of Texas \u2014 Denton. My family and I get into the Halloween spirit by joining in the festivities at the <a href=\"https:\/\/dentondayofthedeadfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Day of the Dead Festival<\/a> in Downtown Denton.<\/p> <p>“Every year in late October, we dress up in our Day of the Dead costumes and gather with a crowd to watch the coffin races. Businesses or locals can build their own coffin-kart and enter it into the race. My family stands by the railing for hours \u2014 if we can get close to the railing; sometimes it is very crowded \u2014 watching the wheeled coffins whiz by to see which coffin crosses the finish line first.<\/p> <p>“Our other favorite fall tradition is going to the <a href=\"https:\/\/bigtex.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas State Fair<\/a> every year.”<\/p> <\/div> <\/details> <\/section> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methodology\">Methodology<\/h2> <p>To rank the Best States for Fall Festivities, we compared the 48 contiguous U.S. states across 24 metrics. <\/p> <p>Our fall metrics covered 4 major themes:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Duration of Fall Scenery (21%):<\/strong> We counted up the projected number of weeks with fall foliage and the projected number of days with peak foliage, according to the Smoky Mountains Fall Foliage Prediction Map and Explore Fall\u2019s Live Map.<\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Outdoor Recreation (36%):<\/strong> We looked at the number of scenic drives, the number and size of state and national parks, total acreage of forest land, and the portion of the state with forest land, access to forest trails, hiking trails, and camping-friendliness.<\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Entertainment (30%):<\/strong> We considered the total number of fall festivals, as well as destinations such as apple orchards, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, wineries, cideries, hayrides, and maple farms, per 100,000 residents.<\/li> <\/ul> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Climate (13%):<\/strong> We factored in the Natural Hazards index from FEMA, average fall temperatures, precipitation rates, and climate change risk according to the University of Notre Dame. <\/li> <\/ul> <p>For each of the 48 contiguous U.S. states, we then gathered data on each factor from the sources listed below the table. Alaska and Hawaii were not included due to a lack of data available. <\/p> <p>Finally, we calculated scores (out of 100 points) for each state to determine its rank in each factor, each category, and overall. A state\u2019s Overall Score is the average of its scores across all factors and categories. The highest Overall Score ranked \u201cBest\u201d (No. 1) and the lowest \u201cWorst\u201d (No. 48).<\/p> <p>Notes: <\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>The \u201cWorst\u201d among individual factors may not be No. 48 due to ties.<\/li> <li>Data collection for this ranking occurred from 09\/26\/25 to 10\/21\/25. <\/li> <\/ul> <div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; padding: 69.88% 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/bfb363b7-05c5-4d5f-a5f1-e9cfc5a0ae4e?src=embed&embed_type=responsive_iframe\" title=\"LS: Methodology Table - 2025's Best States for Fall Festivities\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"fullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><\/iframe><\/div> <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ttb.gov\/foia\/list-of-permittees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>AllTrails<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciderscene.com\/cidery-locator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Cider Scene<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.explorefall.com\/fall-foliage-map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Explore Fall<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairsandfestivals.net\/events\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>FairsandFestivals.net<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/hazards.fema.gov\/nri\/data-resources#csvDownload\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Federal Emergency Management Agency<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/festivalnet.com\/holiday-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>festivalnet<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/research.fs.usda.gov\/products\/dataandtools\/forest-inventory-and-analysis-one-click-state-factsheets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Forest Service<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/hayrides.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Hayrides.com<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/hauntworld.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>HauntWorld.com<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-states-camping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Lawn Love<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/themaize.com\/pages\/map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Maize<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/mazeplay.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>MazePlay.com<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncei.noaa.gov\/products\/land-based-station\/comparative-climatic-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/findapark\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>National Park Service<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/gain-uaa.nd.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative<\/em><\/a><em>,<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangepippin.com\/orchards\/united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Orange Pippin<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickyourown.org\/applepicking.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>PickYourOwn.org<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>PumpkinPatchesandMore.org<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/smokymountains.com\/fall-foliage-map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Smoky Mountains<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/data.census.gov\/table\/ACSDT5Y2022.B01003?g=0100000US$160000_010XX00US$0400000,$1600000,$3100000&q=Population%20Total\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>U.S. Census Bureau<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nass.usda.gov\/AgCensus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/em><\/a><em>, and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/worldpopulationreview.com\/state-rankings\/state-parks-by-state\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>World Population Review<\/em><\/a><br><\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\">Growing a Colorful Fall Landscape<\/h2> <p>There\u2019s no need to go out of your way to find stunning fall scenery if you design your landscape with plants\u2019 seasonal palettes in mind. <\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/best-trees-for-fall-color-for-landscape\/\">Plant trees with vibrant foliage<\/a> like maple trees, quaking aspens, oaks, and ginkgos. <\/li> <li>Add reddish hues with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/gardening\/8-plants-to-add-color-to-your-autumn-landscaping\/\">colorful shrubs<\/a> like Brandywine Viburnum, beautyberry, and vines like Virginia creeper. <\/li> <li>Find flowers with fall blooms such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/chrysanthemum-blooming-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chrysanthemums<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardendesign.com\/flowers\/aster.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asters<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/hort.extension.wisc.edu\/articles\/helenium-helenium-autumnale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">helenium<\/a>. <\/li> <li>With leaves dropping left and right, embrace the grim aesthetics with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/gardening\/best-flowers-and-plants-for-goth-gardens\/\">goth garden<\/a>. <\/li> <\/ul> <p>Keep your lawn healthy through the changing seasons with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/fall-lawn-care-checklist\/\">fall lawn care checklist<\/a> and help from other autumn lawn care and landscaping guides below.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/best-ways-to-clean-up-leaves-in-your-yard\/\">5 Best Ways to Clean Up Leaves in Your Yard<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/how-to-rake-leaves\/\">How to Rake Leaves (Step-by-Step Guide)<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/how-to-use-a-leaf-blower\/\">How to Use a Leaf Blower (Step-by-Step Guide)<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-winterize-your-lawn\/\">How to Winterize Your Lawn<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-winterize-your-sprinkler-system\/\">How to Winterize Your Sprinkler System<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-winterize-a-garden\/\">How to Winterize a Garden (in 12 Easy Steps)<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <p><em><em>Why is LawnStarter ranking the Best States for Fall Festivities? <\/em><\/em><\/p> <p><em>Fall colors look great, but leaf removal is a lot of work, especially if you rake and bag your leaves. Even wielding a leaf blower can cause shoulder pain. Let our pros get rid of your leaves. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=leafRemoval\"><em>Hire a local LawnStarter crew<\/em><\/a><em> for a fall cleanup. <\/em><\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"media-resources\">Media Resources<\/h2> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1DTDe9yyJyrwcQn_jM6B23qExCeTxcmqk\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-resolution image of infographic<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1DAez0eoaXqlbpkyhL553MwV4C0eEHQeRndj6mexkXWs\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-resolution images of cities<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/infogram.com\/ls-ranking-table-2024s-best-states-to-visit-this-fall-1hnq41o3ylzzk23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024\u2019s Best States to Visit This Fall ranking results<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1bxM5HWh-SmDJr2DadI2dzrqhDujUa__uhL-jZx4HLQo\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023\u2019s Best States to Visit This Fall ranking results<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1zNrtyt6k9rxXrqie8xTMJNmn-dJYBnOJr4tBffp-xP4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022\u2019s Best States to Visit This Fall ranking results<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1GS7lY2qPcMypdG-AkkPwVVN7bqwUPG5C6jOVdqVGdbE\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021\u2019s Best States to Visit This Fall ranking results<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Main Photo Credit: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/autumn-nature-hiker-girl-walking-national-718962793\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/p> <p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where are the best places to visit this fall for fall foliage and festivals? 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