Autumn

It’s almost Autumn. Time to take the winter coats out of the mothballs, jump into a pile of leaves, roast some chestnuts, and get away to see the brilliant reds, oranges, and yellow colors of fall foliage. Here are some perfect places to where you can drive, fly or take the train, and enjoy jaw-dropping views of fall color with comfortable accomodations from which to enjoy the views..

Boston, Massachusetts

For the ideal New England city getaway, consider Boston, Massachusetts. Steps from iconic Fenway Park in Kenmore Square is Hotel Commonwealth, near the Public Garden and Boston Common where the ornamental Japanese maple trees burst into color. Guests can bike, jog or kayak and view the display of foliage along the Charles River. As the Commonwealth is the Official Hotel of the Boston Red Sox, take in a final Red Sox game at Fenway.

Hudson Valley, New York

Opening just in time for fall foliage (September 30, 2022) is Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection in Hudson Valley, New York. Set on 140 secluded acres amidst orchards, animals, heirloom gardens, and fields of wildflowers, guests can enjoy on-site hiking trails, world-class cuisine and unique experiences including joining cooking school and taking ardening and floral design lessons. Nearby is the Hudson for a sailing cruise. The intrepid can climb the famous “Gunks.”

Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia

Nothing is more scenic in autumn than Virginia’s bucolic Blue Ridge Mountains when they morph into a sea of autumnal shades of orange, red and yellow. Located on 12,000 acres in the heart of these mountains is Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection, a year-round mountainside retreat where guests choose a standalone cottage or sumptuous suite. Besides leaf peeping, year-round activities include horseback riding, hiking, RTV tours, clay shooting, tomahawk throwing and more. Primland’s championship golf course is surrounded by colorful fall foliage with breathtaking views at every turn.

The Ozarks, Missouri

For ideal leaf-peeing in the…