Where to see the best autumn landscapes in America: 19 destinations

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As the air is filled with the smells of autumn, and the days are gradually reduced, nature is ready to please us with its bright colors.

Here is a list of cities that are especially beautiful in the fall, according to readers Travel + Leisure.
The most popular cities represent a full color spectrum: from glowing scarlet, orange hues to the golden color of aspens covering the Rocky Mountains.

“Autumn leaves are nature's stained glass windows,” says professional photographer Michael Klemmer, whose photographs have appeared in publications National Geographic Society and calendars around the world. "They can be beautiful in a dark, muffled light or under bright background lighting."

No. 1 Lake Placid, New York

Adirondack Mountains are famous for their autumn landscapes. Red and silver maples, birches, aspens, oaks and beech trees stretch along the picturesque landscape of the Olympic trail (which passes through Lake Placid), providing a vivid color show.

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No. 2 Auckland, MD

Oakland has taken top honors as the best city in America - thanks to the blazing colors found just 9 miles north of the city in the National Park Swallow Falls.

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No. 3 Stillwater, Minnesota

When the leaves begin to shimmer in different colors, it means that autumn has arrived, along with winemaking competitions. And it all ends with a festival of fine arts and music.

No. 4 Stow, Vermont

The best time to enjoy bright colors is from late September to mid-October.

No. 5 Ludlow, Vermont

Okemo mountain and its ski resort is one of the most beautiful places in the valley in autumn.

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No. 6 Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Like many cities in New England, Portsmouth absorbs the color of autumn, and you can enjoy it while walking along the quay and through the streets with the renovated 1600 houses.

No. 7 Whitefish, Montana

The mountains in the Flathead Valley are a series of autumn contrasts as golden aspen appear against dark evergreens. Kayaking or canoeing on Whitefish Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in the West, is one of the best ways to enjoy nature's scenery.

No. 8 Snowmass Village, Colorado

The best way to enjoy fall colors is by biking and hiking the incredibly beautiful Crater Lake Trail.

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No. 9 Lake Geniva, Viksonsin

Snake Road is one of the best places in the fall to enjoy the vibrant colors.

No. 10 Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Autumn comes to these places in early September. It was then that the green leaves poured gold at the confluence of the Colorado rivers and Roaring Forks.

No. 11 Estes Park, Colorado

In the city in the autumn, moose voices are heard at dawn and dusk. The season starts at the end of September.

No. 12 Salem, Massachusetts

Mid-October is usually the time to enjoy the beauty of the foliage in this historic seaside town. The streets of Salem, which are loved by tourists, are especially good now, when autumn colors change the look of centuries-old houses.

No. 13 Scanits, New York

Skanetels is a favorite among spotters in the region from late September to mid-October. A 50-minute boat ride is the ideal way to get the full effect, as the reflection in the water enhances the effect of the red leaves.

No. 14 Harbor Springs, MI

An easy day trip to Mackinac Island in Harbor Springs, where by October trees are painted with warm golden tones, will be remembered for a long time. The popularity of this place grows in the autumn.

No. 15 Parkville, Montana

Ten minutes northwest of Kansas City, Parkville is a favorite place to enjoy the fall scenery.

No. 16 Franklin, Tennessee

Poplars, maples and oaks paint the surroundings in precious colors.

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No. 17 Sedona, Arizona

Fall in the western part of the country usually sets the aspen trees on fire in Oak Creek Canyon, north of Sedona. The best time to visit is October to enjoy the stunning scenery of Verde Canyon.

No. 18 Cape May, New Jersey

In Cape May, the season of bright leaves begins in October and can last until November. And although usually the oldest seaside resort of America is the most popular in the summer months, the lingering warm weather may delay tourists here until late autumn.

No. 19 Oxford, Mississippi

Here, in William Faulkner’s hometown, the leaves begin to change color at the end of October and stick to the trees until early December.

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