12 Best Small Mountain Towns for Fall Colors & Autumn Beauty
Experience spectacular fall foliage in mountain towns offering elevated views, alpine scenery, and autumn colors framing charming villages.
Published: 11/15/2025
Towns Featured in This Guide
Woodstock
Vermont•3,000 residents
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.
Marfa
Texas•1,700 residents
Remote desert art mecca with Donald Judd installations and mysterious glowing lights. Where contemporary art meets endless Chihuahuan Desert skies.
Port Townsend
Washington•9,700 residents
Victorian seaport frozen in time with over 70 historic buildings from the 1880s. Maritime heritage meets thriving arts community on Puget Sound.