10 Scenic Drives to Take This Fall

Fall — that blissful period before inclement weather sets in — is the perfect time of year to go for a scenic drive. Snowstorms have not yet blocked roads, and you won’t have to avoid summer’s heat. But the best thing about taking a scenic drive during fall is that you will get to see leaves that are turning gold, crimson and amber. Take most of these drives from the beginning of October through the middle of November, when the weather is just right: warm and sunny during the days and crisp — but not too cold — at night.

Text by Tricia Romano | Photo editing by Mike Hipple

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Sep 30, 2012 5:31AM
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Beech Mountain, N.C. Breathtaking!!!!!!!!!
Sep 29, 2012 5:59AM
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Its all great ,just go look and get away!
Sep 23, 2012 6:25AM
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I can't agree with whom chose the top scenic routes. Maybe a couple would apply.
Sep 21, 2012 11:42AM
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the fingerlakes of new york or shendoah valley of virginia are nice as well
Sep 21, 2012 10:10AM
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Drive to the catskills... it is so beautiful along the Taconic Parkway.
Sep 21, 2012 9:46AM
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Vermont has the most gorgeous Fall foliage, but nary a mention.   
Sep 21, 2012 8:02AM
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Awww, c'mon!  The Midwest has some scenic autumn drives too!
Sep 21, 2012 3:51AM
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You also missed Talimena Drive...56 miles of beauty between Talihena, Oklahoma and Mena, Arkansas.
Sep 20, 2012 10:02PM
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I was born in Colorado and think it is always lovely and my relatives there did also.
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Fall is a great time to take an off-season trip. Where would you like to go?

Fall is a great time to take an off-season trip. Where would you like to go?

  1. 68 %
    Somewhere in the U.S.
    22,889 votes
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    15 %
    Somewhere overseas.
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    17 %
    I’m too busy to travel this time of year.
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