6 places to see fall foliage in Vermont
It’s fall, which means it’s time to put on a flannel shirt, grab some cider, and head up to the Green Mountain State for incredible foliage-filled views. You can even check the state’s “current conditions” map before making the trek.
Here are some of Vermont’s best spots for leaf peeping, according to the state’s Department of Tourism and Marketing.
Lake Memphremagog
A view of Lake Memphremagog.
Right on the Canadian boarder in Vermont sits the peaceful Lake Memphremagog, a popular lake house rental location. The mountains and town of Newport surrounding the lake provide a beautiful canvas for the changing fall trees, satisfying photographers and leaf-peepers alike.
Village green in Weston
Town Square in Weston, Vermont.
Weston, Vermont, is a small town in between the Green Mountain National Forest and the West River Valley. The village green in the town center has a bandstand (very Gilmore Girls), along with centuries-old trees. In fact, the entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Elmore State Park
A view of Lake Elmore.
Lake Elmore is part of Elmore State Park and is surrounded by trees and a mountain, making it a great spot to see the colors change. Elmore State Park has more than 700 acres of land and is a popular place to visit and camp.
Moosalamoo National Recreation Area
Horseback riding in Vermont’s Moosalamoo region.
Located in the Green Mountain National Forest, the Moosealamoo National Recreation Area has almost 16,000 acres of land and more than 70 miles of hiking trails. Explore all of the autumnal beauty that forests, lakes, streams, and waterfalls have to offer.
Stowe Village
A church in Stowe Village.
A farming and mill community in the 19th century, Stowe transitioned to a recreational and tourism-focused town. Along with the variety of historic buildings to see in Stowe Village, you should check out the fall trees and natural landscape in the town and the surrounding Mt. Mansfield State Forest and Putnam State Forest.
Equinox Pond
Equinox Pond in Manchester, Vermont.
The stunning pond is located on the Equinox Preservation Trust, 914 acres of protected conservation land, which is also home to trails, the Pond Pavilion, horse riding areas, and spots to fish and camp.
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