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2024 Grafton County Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
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Autumn Bliss: White Mountain National Forest's Vibrant Splendor
#fallcolors
White Mountain National Forest's autumn spectacle exceeded expectations. Vibrant hues of orange, red and yellow transformed the landscape into a kaleidoscope of color. Majestic peaks, pristine lakes and lush forests glowed with an ethereal light.
Scenic drives, like the Kancamagus Highway, showcased nature's canvas. Hiking trails revealed breathtaking vistas. Waterfalls and swimming holes sparkled like diamonds.
Friendly rangers and well-marked trails ensured a seamless experience. The crisp mountain air invigorated senses.
Visit in October for peak foliage. A must-see New England destination, perfect for nature enthusiasts, photographers and those seeking serenity.
Boston Maple Leaf Viewing Guide
🏙️Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, is one of the oldest and most historic cities in the United States, known as the "Athens of America". Autumn is the best season to explore the Boston area. 🍁The autumn wind rises, and the maple leaves 🍁around Boston gradually turn golden and red, as if it is the most brilliant palette of nature🎨
Recommended maple leaf viewing spots
Boston Maple Leaf Viewing Guide🍁
1️⃣ Stowe, Vermont
About 3 hours drive from Boston, Stowe is known as the "Autumn Fairy Town". In autumn, the town is surrounded by layers of maple leaves, as if in a fairy tale world. It is recommended to take the Stowe Mountain Resort cable car to overlook the colorful maple leaves and white churches, and the photos are full of movie sense.
2️⃣ White Mountains National Forest
About 2.5 hours from Boston, White Mountain Park is the best place to view maple leaves in the eastern United States. Early October is the best viewing period. The Kancamagus Highway along the way is 35 miles long and has multiple check-in points. Flume Gorge is full of red leaves in the valley, and Artist's Bluff Lookout overlooks the autumn colors of the mountains. The maple leaf viewing train Mountaineer - Iconic Crawford Notch Scenic Train Ride starts at $76 for adults and $52 for children.
3️⃣ Gibbet Hill, Groton, Massachusetts
About 1 hour from Boston, a niche maple leaf viewing spot. One of the filming locations of "Little Women", it is recommended to stop at the Gibbet Hill Grill parking lot and walk ten minutes to the entrance. The morning mist and pink skyline, coupled with colorful red leaves, seem to have accidentally entered a British pastoral movie.
4️⃣ Gunstock Mountain Resort
About 1.5 hours from Boston, you can play Zipline, open-air cable car, high-speed zip line and jungle slide. The red maple leaves on both sides are so beautiful that they are speechless. The Zipline tour lasts about two hours, including safety training, and descends to the bottom of the mountain in three stages, overlooking the mountains and lakes, and the scenery is superb. Zipline 85＄/person, unlimited mountain coaster 30＄/person.
5️⃣ Wachusett Mountain
About 1 hour from Boston, suitable for short trips. The maple leaves are rich in color, and it is recommended to take a cable car to the top or walk. The observation deck on the top of the mountain overlooks the autumn colors of the mountains, and a random shot is a big movie. Parking fee is about 5-10＄.
⛳Nearby attractions:
🌟Freedom Trail 2.48 km
🌟Boston Museum of Fine Arts 2.7 km
🌟Quincy Market 1.82 km
🌟Boston Park 1.19 km
🌟Boston Chinatown 492 m
🌟Boston Public Library 1.42 km
🌟Berklee College of Music 2.27 km
🔥【Tips】
Travel: You can take the subway/bus in Boston to most maple leaf viewing spots, and it is recommended to rent a car for suburban towns and hiking spots.
Best shooting time: The light is best in the morning and evening in autumn, the maple leaves are more saturated, and the photos are full of high-end sense! 📸
Must-have for warmth: The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, prepare a windproof and warm jacket, which is practical and will not delay taking beautiful photos
A detailed Boston fall foliage guide by a friend from J.
1. Stowe
About 3 hours from Boston
Known as the "Autumn Fairy Tale Town", the entire town is surrounded by layers of maple leaves in autumn, as if you are in a fairy tale world. You can take the Stowe Mountain Resort cable car to overlook the colorful maple leaves. The white church in the town is a must-visit. It is surrounded by red maple trees, and the photos taken have a cinematic feel.
2. White Mountains National Forest
About 2.5 hours from Boston
White Mountain Park is the best place to enjoy maple leaves in the eastern United States! Every autumn, it is dyed with gorgeous colors by the intertwined golden and red maple leaves. The best viewing period is usually in early October (it will fluctuate every year with the climate, air humidity, and other conditions). Along the way, you will pass through the beautiful maple viewing highway in the White Mountain area, Kancamaqus Hiqhway, which is 35 miles long, and there are popular check-in points such as Sabbaday Falls and Rocky Gorge. Flume Gorge is full of red leaves in the valley, and you can also enjoy the spectacular waterfall; Artist's Bluff Lookout is a popular internet celebrity spot, where you can overlook the autumn colors of the mountains and Echo Lake. The best route to see red leaves on the maple viewing train is: Mountaineer-IconicCrawford Notch Scenic Train Ride
From $76 for adults and $52 for children
White Mountain National Forest
#usatravel #newhampshire
As the autumn season settles in and the leaves begin their vibrant transformation, there's no better time to explore the stunning landscapes of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire.
Unfortunately, we can't control the weather to ensure clear skies and sunshine every single day. On the day we traveled to the White Mountains, it was cloudy and rainy.
However, we discovered that it provided an alternative way to witness the beauty of fall foliage.
A rainy day in the forest brings with it a sense of serenity and connection with nature. The raindrops dance on the colorful foliage, intensifying the hues and saturating the earth with a rich, earthy scent.
Despite the weather, we had a truly unforgettable experience at White Mountain for this one-day trip, which exceeded our expectations.
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