Best Small Towns for Fall Foliage: Complete Guide to America's Autumn Colors
Experience magical autumn in America's most beautiful small towns. Our comprehensive guide covers peak timing, where to stay, and the best leaf-peeping destinations from Vermont to Colorado.
Published: 10/6/2025
Towns Featured in This Guide
Woodstock
Classic New England village with four covered bridges and spectacular fall foliage. Historic architecture meets farm-to-table dining in Vermont's most charming town.
Eureka Springs
Victorian mountain village built into Ozark hillsides with no straight streets. Natural healing springs and the 'most haunted hotel in America' await.
Stockbridge
Norman Rockwell's idealized America brought to life in the Berkshires. Main Street looks just like his famous painting, museum and all.
Stowe
Vermont's premier ski town beneath Mount Mansfield's 4,395-foot summit. The Von Trapp family chose these mountains to call home.