2 New England Areas Are Among The Best For Foliage In The U.S.
Though we are technically not quite done with the summer season yet, our minds are starting to shift to autumn mode. In fact, the Daily Passport recently published a feature that names the best towns in the country for foliage, and two New England areas made the list.
“In autumn, many towns in the U.S. go through a fleeting transformation, as leaves on trees start to crinkle up and turn from green to fiery reds, oranges, and yellows,” Daily Passport says. New England is certainly well-known for the vast array of colorful leaves displayed on trees everywhere in the fall. The article continues by explaining how this annual occurrence leads to a leaf peeper’s paradise.
It is safe to say that all six New England states look incredible when the fall season is in full bloom. When you pair that with apple picking, pumpkin patches, and of course, some cider, fall might be when this region shines the brightest.
Nonetheless, there are two towns the Daily Passport recognizes that are a head above the rest. Coincidentally, both of them also have other peak seasons throughout the year.
Stowe, Vermont
“In autumn, the abundance of sugar maple trees surrounding this popular northern Vermont ski area put on a spectacular color show,” Daily Passport says of Stowe. On GoStowe.com they even have an entire section dedicated to foliage adventure information. They call themselves “fall’s color capital.” The foliage finder on GoStowe.com tracks how the foliage is turning up in eleven of the most popular areas. These are ideal spots for colorful fall drives and excursions.
To hit the next New England area that was named among the best places for foliage in the country, we’ll drive about six hours east.
Bar Harbor, Maine
Acadia National Park, in the fall season, is filled with every color leaf imaginable. Visit Bar Harbor suggests checking on Frenchman Bay where you can even kayak along the coastline. Then, if you are looking for a more up-close view, you can hike to the top of North Bubble. “Peak foliage in the Bar Harbor region is typically from mid-September into the first two weeks of October,” Visit Bar Harbor says.
Six Of New England's Best RV Sites
Massachusetts - Pine Lake RV Resort
These grounds were completely renovated and reopened in November 2020. It is located in Sturbridge, which is in the south-central region of the state. There is an eight-acre lake onsite, a large pool, and an indoor recreation center for movies and games. Pine Lake also has cottages that you can rent.
Connecticut - Acres High RV Park
Labeled a “luxurious camping resort,” Acres High is open year round. It is located in East Lyme, CT off Chesterfield Rd. There’s a large fishing pond that has a beach area on the south side and a brook with paddle boats available. There are great hikes right at the base of the grounds. Moreover, if you’d like to explore attractions in close proximity to the park, Foxwoods Casino and the Children’s Museum are a close drive.
Rhode Island - Ashaway RV Resort
Settled peacefully near Westerly, RI, Ashaway inspires relaxation. It’s more of a flat ground, but does allow bikes to explore the all the sites. You can chill with your feet up at Ashaway or you can be very active. There are go-carts, basketball courts, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, and mini-golf.
New Hampshire - Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort
There are 152 campsites with 65 full hookups for RV’s. Sea Coast is right off US Route 1 in North Hampton, NH. It is surrounded by green trees. The closest shoreline beach is just four miles from the grounds. Onsite they are pet friendly and offer a large playground. While there is not a ton of swimming options outside your door, this is a great location to hit multiple New Hampshire vacation favorites. In addition to the stretches of beach, Portsmouth is only eight miles up the road.
Vermont - Sugar Ridge RV Village
Sugar Ridge is settled on 68 acres of maple and pine trees. You can even rent 40-foot campers at this family-friendly village. It is located on Old Stagecoach Rd. in Danville, VT. There are two swimming pools, horse wagon rides, and dedicated hiking and bike trails. Sugar Ridge organizes daily activities you can partake in as well.
Maine - Balsam Woods, Spacious Skies
Spacious Skies has two locations in Maine, however, Balsam Woods is where RV’s go to really feel the spacious sky overhead. This is in Abbot, Maine, and while you share the grounds with cabins, you have the choice to pull your RV up to a woods or non-woods site. Regardless, there are miles of hiking trails. As for unique amenities – gem mining or jumping on a giant pillow trampoline anyone?
