Some folks love soaking up the sun and all the fun summer has to offer, while others are ready to stop sweating and feeling like they’re going to melt in triple-digit temperatures. It may not feel like it yet, but fall will be here soon-ish, and some travelers are already looking ahead to the next season. They’re making plans to go enjoy the changing leaves this autumn and new research from Priceline tells us where everyone’s going.
- The online travel company is tracking search volume data to find the top destinations for fall foliage getaways this year.
- The most popular spot for leaf peepers is Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- The area is less than an hour’s drive from Philadelphia and is famous for its 12 historic covered bridges, which make a lovely backdrop for those falling leaves.
- In Bucks County you can also take in the fall colors in a hot air balloon ride over the Delaware River, or from New Hope Railroad’s 1920s vintage train.
- North Lake Tahoe, which is located in both California and Nevada, is the second most popular fall foliage destination.
- Visitors can take in the natural beauty by hiking Tahoe National Forest’s Donner Pass, or go ziplining through the colorful canopies.
The Top Fall Foliage Destinations for 2024
- Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- North Lake Tahoe, California / Nevada
- Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
- Albany, New York
- Payette River Scenic Byway, Idaho
- Stowe, Vermont
- Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
- McKenzie River Scenic Byway, Oregon
Source: Travel and Leisure