Every autumn, join throngs of "leaf-peepers" and marvel at the stunning fall foliage that puts America's Byways® on the map. From the warm golden hues of the Big Sur Highway in California to the fiery crimsons of the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire, America's Byways possess beautiful fall drives in every region.
Visual Fire along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway, NH (NH) [1]
With remote forests and tree-lined drives, you will experience some of the nation's most vibrant fall foliage in the East. The Kancamagus Scenic Byway in New Hampshire, which cuts through the scenic White Mountains, is famous for the extravagant color of its forests. The Historic National Road in Maryland is another hot-spot for fall color-viewing. Relax and enjoy autumn splendor while you meander past waterfalls and along rivers on one of the east coast's many walking trails.
Fall Colors on the Original Trace [2]
Fall color is splendid in the South too! Come experience some of the most richly-colored countryside in the south on the secluded stretches of the Natchez Trace Parkway through Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. From biking trails through shaded forests to tree-lined stretches of highway, the Parkway can only be really seen in the fall.
Moving west, you will find enchanting vistas in unexpected places. The Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway, in South Dakota, is home to one of the most breathtaking mountain ranges in the world - the Black Hills. In the fall, the Black Hills are painted in electric shades of orange and yellow. The entire Byway, encompassed completely by Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest, is a dream come true for visitors.
Fishing on the Mt. Nebo National Scenic Byway (UT) [4]
Be surprised on the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway in central Utah. Fall color on Mt. Nebo is set off against the dramatic red and white rocks that make the area a scenic wonder. Bring your hiking shoes and a camera to experience the beautiful and unique scenery this Byway has to offer, especially in fall.
Experience fall color on the West Coast that can be just as picturesque as in the East. The Big Sur Coast Highway, with panoramic views of the ocean, is even more gorgeous when punctuated with bold splashes of fall color.
From secluded forests in the East to spanning tree-dotted coastlines in the West, America's Byways connect you to some of the most amazing fall scenery in America.
