There is little else in this world more beautiful than New England in the fall. The crisp air, tasty cider to sip, and so much to do and see makes for a time of year that rivals summer for many folks. If you’re from New England, you know that one critical pasttime is watching the leaves change. With a huge variety of trees, the colors are utterly spectacular and the best sign that that fall has truly arrived. Rhode Island gets a lot of tourists in for leaf season for good reason, and this year shouldn’t be any different. Here’s when and where to get the best views of the changing trees.
Foliage season this year will run from late September to early November, so there is lots of time to fit in a leaf viewing trip (or multiple.)
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The autumn will move slowly through Rhode Island from Northwest to Southeast, so the best time for leaf viewing in Providence in closer to early and mid October, whereas in Newport, the best colors will be showing up later in the month.
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That said, the peak for leaf changing for the whole state should be around the third week of October, making Columbus day weekend a great choice for some prime leaf peeping.
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With so many exquisite wooded areas across the state, it can be hard to choose where to visit.
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But luckily, almost any choice you make is guaranteed to satisfy.
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If you are looking for a more urban experience, the view from Prospect terrace in Providence is stunning, as is driving or strolling through Bristol or Warren’s vibrant downtown areas.
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However, should you want for something more rural, we recommend Lincoln Woods Park in Providence, Burlingame State Park in Charlestown, or Great Swamp Wildlife Management Area in Kingstown. No matter what you are guaranteed to see some impressive colors.
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Which of these spots is most appealing to you? Or will you maybe stop at all of them throughout the season? This road trip will take you to multiple lovely leaf viewing locations, and don’t forget to grab some apple cider to sip as you stare!
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