The result is an epic and iconic road trip that dazzles with spectacular colors in the fall, when the leaves turn to sun-speckled gems in red, orange, and golden hues.Īn autumn drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway takes you through the Jefferson, George Washington, Nantahala, and Pisgah National Forests numerous impressive state parks (including NC’s Mount Mitchell State Park, the highest peak east of the Mississippi) and countless hiking trails, waterfalls, rivers, lakes and streams. It took until 1966 to construct the majority of the road, and another 21 years to finish the picturesque stretch from the Linn Cove Viaduct to Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. It was designed to improve American infrastructure and create jobs as a means to accelerate the nation’s economic recovery after the Great Depression. The BRP’s origins date back to 1935, when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt made the historic initiative part of his New Deal. More than 15 million people using the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) each year, making it the most visited of all the national park units in the United States. Stretching 469 miles from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to the entrance to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia (where it turns into the equally scenic Skyline Drive), the Blue Ridge Parkway is widely regarded as one of America’s most scenic roads. The Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina to Virginia The stunning fall foliage along the Blue Ridge Parkway From popular fall foliage spots to destinations you’ve never heard of, let’s dive into the list! 1. October is a fabulous time to travel, and these are some of the most ideal spots in these gorgeous United States to see. This list is covering a lot of the country! From the west coast to the east coast and some spots in between, t his map shows a visual, which can be useful when planning your fall getaway. However, I haven’t been everywhere yet (working on it!) so I enlisted some travel blogger friends for help creating this epic list. Maroon Bells, Colorado near Aspen (#21 below)Īnd by the way…I’m continually checking places off my travel bucket list. That’s why this list of the best fall vacations in the US is highlighting cool spots you’ve seen before, and even better destinations you haven’t heard of. Traveling in the fall is one of the best times to take a vacation. And bonus – beautiful fall colors across much of the USA!
That means less crowds and affordable prices. It’s the shoulder season for many destinations across the states. Traveling in the fall, and more specifically, October cannot be beat. White Mountains in New Hampshire during October😍 Most tourist destinations are like sleepy ghost towns waiting for the rush of holiday travelers. So if you’ve ever wondered where’s the best places to visit in October in the USA – here’s your list. The hustle and bustle of the summer is gone. There’s nothing quite like a fall vacation.
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