Leaf peeping season beckons tourists and Vermonters alike to drive along the country roads and take in the beauty of fall. There is simply no place in the world to experience the glorious and vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows that blanket the countryside. The scenic Route 100 Byway travels through more than a dozen towns and makes for an easy and direct route to see the best fall foliage in Vermont. Be sure to stop along the way and explore the charming towns and take lots of pictures!

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Granville

Flickr/Jerry and Pat Donaho Moss Glen Falls in Granville is stunning in any season. The best part is that you can even view it right from the road. Some of the best fall colors in Vermont can be found right here. Moss Glen Falls, Granville, VT 05747, USA

Hancock

Flickr/Doug Cadmus Approximately 82% of the land in Hancock is in the Green Mountain National Forest, which is a great place to stretch your legs during a leisurely drive. Hancock, VT 05748, USA

Pittsfield

Facebook/Pittsfield Original General Store Visit Pittsfield when fall foliage is at its peak in Vermont to bask in the amazing colors. Pittsfield, VT, USA

Andover

Flickr/mgstanton This town may be tiny, but the leaves are mighty. Don’t overlook this charming place. Andover has some of the most breathtaking fall colors in Vermont. Andover, VT, USA

Londonderry

Flickr/Craig T The trip through each of the towns along Route 100, such as Londonderry, is picture perfect and one of the best things to do in fall in Vermont. Be sure to bring your camera! Londonderry, VT, USA

Jamaica

Facebook/Three Mountain Inn Take your time through these charming towns, foliage season is short! Jamaica, VT, USA

Stratton

Facebook/Stratton Mountain Resort Stratton Mountain — another place on this scenic byway to see the best fall foliage in Vermont. Stratton Mountain, Stratton, VT 05360, USA

Dover

Facebook/Deerfield Valley Inn Miles of endless charm and bursts of color along the route will delight you. Make sure to stop and explore Dover to see some of the amazing fall colors in Vermont. Dover, VT, USA

Wilmington

Flickr/Professor Bop Country roads twist and turn through the quintessential towns. Wilmington is one town that will take your breath away during the peak fall foliage in Vermont. Wilmington, VT, USA

Stamford

Flickr/Szoki Adams As the saying goes: When you come to a fork in the road, take it. After all, when you’re in the midst of Vermont foliage, there simply are no wrong turns. Stamford, VT 05352, USA

Here are a few other towns you’ll drive through:Plymouth

Flickr/Ken Traub Picturesque scenes like this one in Plymouth can be found all along Route 100. Plymouth, VT, USA

Ludlow

Facebook/Okemo Mountain Resort Check out the best fall colors in Vermont from above or below at Okemo in Ludlow. Ludlow, VT 05149, USA

Cavendish

FaFacebook/Cavendish Vermont An early morning sunrise in Cavendish proves that the early worm really does get the worm or rather, the shot. Cavendish, VT, USA

Weston

Flickr/Denise Yu A stop at the Vermont Country Store in Weston shouldn’t be missed. To learn more about this store, click here. 657 Main St, Weston, VT 05161, USA

Wardsboro

Facebook/Bittersweet Memories Bakery Cafe’ This bakery in Wardsboro is called Bittersweet Memories, but your memories of Autumn in Vermont will be nothing but SWEET! 11 Fornuto Rd, Wardsboro, VT 05355, USA

Bridgewater

Flickr/Lacy This pile of leaves found in Bridgewater is a great collection to press and preserve the old school way — wax paper and an iron. Bridgewater, VT, USA

Killington

Facebook/Killington Resort Perhaps one of the best ways to see leaves like this is from up at Killington Mountain Resort. Killington, VT 05751, USA

For a trip map, click here. What are your favorite things to do in fall in Vermont? If you’re still wondering where to see fall colors in Vermont, check out 10 of the most beautiful fall destinations in Vermont.

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Flickr/Jerry and Pat Donaho

Moss Glen Falls in Granville is stunning in any season. The best part is that you can even view it right from the road. Some of the best fall colors in Vermont can be found right here.

Moss Glen Falls, Granville, VT 05747, USA

Flickr/Doug Cadmus

Approximately 82% of the land in Hancock is in the Green Mountain National Forest, which is a great place to stretch your legs during a leisurely drive.

Hancock, VT 05748, USA

Facebook/Pittsfield Original General Store

Visit Pittsfield when fall foliage is at its peak in Vermont to bask in the amazing colors.

Pittsfield, VT, USA

Flickr/mgstanton

This town may be tiny, but the leaves are mighty. Don’t overlook this charming place. Andover has some of the most breathtaking fall colors in Vermont.

Andover, VT, USA

Flickr/Craig T

The trip through each of the towns along Route 100, such as Londonderry, is picture perfect and one of the best things to do in fall in Vermont. Be sure to bring your camera!

Londonderry, VT, USA

Facebook/Three Mountain Inn

Take your time through these charming towns, foliage season is short!

Jamaica, VT, USA

Facebook/Stratton Mountain Resort

Stratton Mountain — another place on this scenic byway to see the best fall foliage in Vermont.

Stratton Mountain, Stratton, VT 05360, USA

Facebook/Deerfield Valley Inn

Miles of endless charm and bursts of color along the route will delight you. Make sure to stop and explore Dover to see some of the amazing fall colors in Vermont.

Dover, VT, USA

Flickr/Professor Bop

Country roads twist and turn through the quintessential towns. Wilmington is one town that will take your breath away during the peak fall foliage in Vermont.

Wilmington, VT, USA

Flickr/Szoki Adams

As the saying goes: When you come to a fork in the road, take it. After all, when you’re in the midst of Vermont foliage, there simply are no wrong turns.

Stamford, VT 05352, USA

Flickr/Ken Traub

Picturesque scenes like this one in Plymouth can be found all along Route 100.

Plymouth, VT, USA

Facebook/Okemo Mountain Resort

Check out the best fall colors in Vermont from above or below at Okemo in Ludlow.

Ludlow, VT 05149, USA

FaFacebook/Cavendish Vermont

An early morning sunrise in Cavendish proves that the early worm really does get the worm or rather, the shot.

Cavendish, VT, USA

Flickr/Denise Yu

A stop at the Vermont Country Store in Weston shouldn’t be missed. To learn more about this store, click here.

657 Main St, Weston, VT 05161, USA

Facebook/Bittersweet Memories Bakery Cafe'

This bakery in Wardsboro is called Bittersweet Memories, but your memories of Autumn in Vermont will be nothing but SWEET!

11 Fornuto Rd, Wardsboro, VT 05355, USA

Flickr/Lacy

This pile of leaves found in Bridgewater is a great collection to press and preserve the old school way — wax paper and an iron.

Bridgewater, VT, USA

Facebook/Killington Resort

Perhaps one of the best ways to see leaves like this is from up at Killington Mountain Resort.

Killington, VT 05751, USA

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Best Fall Foliage In Vermont August 13, 2019 Elisa Regulski What is the best time to see peak fall foliage in Vermont? Vermont’s gorgeous fall colors begin to arrive in the middle of September. They really become vibrant as the month progresses. Most years, Vermont reaches peak fall foliage by the middle of October. However, these times can vary depending on the location and the temperature.  Where are the best places in Vermont to see fall foliage? Grafton is a teeny tiny Vermont town, but it’s home to unrivaled beauty. People flock here every season to see the trees turn their vibrant colors. Most of the historic homes have been restored to look like they did back in their prime. You’ll feel like you took a trip back in time when you explore Grafton, Vermont. Another popular place to see fall foliage is Jeffersonville. This place is perfect for those who love the great outdoors. There’s ample opportunity to hike, zipline, and canoe. It’s even more spectacular when explored in the fall.  What are the best Vermont hikes to take in the fall? The Sterling Pond Trail, located in Smugglers Notch, is a beloved hiking destination when the leaves change colors. This breezy trail is only 2.4 miles long, and it’s jam-packed with breathtaking sights. Stowe Pinnacle is another incredible place to explore in the fall. A short but steep hike will take you to the top of a towering summit. At the top, you can see miles and miles of red, yellow, and orange leaves. Libby’s Outlook, located in West Bolton, is another wonderful hiking spot. The total hike is only 2.2 miles long, so it’s perfect for when you’re looking for a short and sweet outing. Bring the whole family along and experience Vermont’s unique beauty.

The OIYS Visitor Center

Best Fall Foliage In Vermont

August 13, 2019

Elisa Regulski

What is the best time to see peak fall foliage in Vermont? Vermont’s gorgeous fall colors begin to arrive in the middle of September. They really become vibrant as the month progresses. Most years, Vermont reaches peak fall foliage by the middle of October. However, these times can vary depending on the location and the temperature.  Where are the best places in Vermont to see fall foliage? Grafton is a teeny tiny Vermont town, but it’s home to unrivaled beauty. People flock here every season to see the trees turn their vibrant colors. Most of the historic homes have been restored to look like they did back in their prime. You’ll feel like you took a trip back in time when you explore Grafton, Vermont. Another popular place to see fall foliage is Jeffersonville. This place is perfect for those who love the great outdoors. There’s ample opportunity to hike, zipline, and canoe. It’s even more spectacular when explored in the fall.  What are the best Vermont hikes to take in the fall? The Sterling Pond Trail, located in Smugglers Notch, is a beloved hiking destination when the leaves change colors. This breezy trail is only 2.4 miles long, and it’s jam-packed with breathtaking sights. Stowe Pinnacle is another incredible place to explore in the fall. A short but steep hike will take you to the top of a towering summit. At the top, you can see miles and miles of red, yellow, and orange leaves. Libby’s Outlook, located in West Bolton, is another wonderful hiking spot. The total hike is only 2.2 miles long, so it’s perfect for when you’re looking for a short and sweet outing. Bring the whole family along and experience Vermont’s unique beauty.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Vermont’s gorgeous fall colors begin to arrive in the middle of September. They really become vibrant as the month progresses. Most years, Vermont reaches peak fall foliage by the middle of October. However, these times can vary depending on the location and the temperature. 

Where are the best places in Vermont to see fall foliage?

Grafton is a teeny tiny Vermont town, but it’s home to unrivaled beauty. People flock here every season to see the trees turn their vibrant colors. Most of the historic homes have been restored to look like they did back in their prime. You’ll feel like you took a trip back in time when you explore Grafton, Vermont. Another popular place to see fall foliage is Jeffersonville. This place is perfect for those who love the great outdoors. There’s ample opportunity to hike, zipline, and canoe. It’s even more spectacular when explored in the fall. 

What are the best Vermont hikes to take in the fall?

The Sterling Pond Trail, located in Smugglers Notch, is a beloved hiking destination when the leaves change colors. This breezy trail is only 2.4 miles long, and it’s jam-packed with breathtaking sights. Stowe Pinnacle is another incredible place to explore in the fall. A short but steep hike will take you to the top of a towering summit. At the top, you can see miles and miles of red, yellow, and orange leaves. Libby’s Outlook, located in West Bolton, is another wonderful hiking spot. The total hike is only 2.2 miles long, so it’s perfect for when you’re looking for a short and sweet outing. Bring the whole family along and experience Vermont’s unique beauty.