New England's Fall foliage is a spectacular sight! It's not just the color of the leaves, but also the clean, cool air contrasting with the warm rays of the Sun, colorful mountain views, the smell of the woods, and yes, the brilliant colors of the leafs make it a very exciting time of year here in the Granite State. You can look at all the photos you want, but you will never truly experience what New Hampshire has to offer during the peak of Fall foliage season unless you come and experience it for yourself.

Places to Stay to See the Fall Foliage in NH:

There are many Inns and Bed & Breakfasts that help make the Fall foliage season even a more pleasant experience. Or, if you are more into Hotels and Motels, New Hampshire has plenty of those as well. No matter where you choose to stay, make sure you get a chance to see New Hampshire's Fall foliage before you leave.

Where Are the Best Places in New Hampshire to See the Fall Foliage?

There are many places in New Hampshire that transform into beautiful and natural works of art, places that are normally overlooked, or you drive right past without giving it a second thought. As soon as the leaves change colors, the entire state changes and becomes a picturesque place to be. Even in the cities of Nashua, Manchester, Concord and Keene, there are great photo opportunities for even the novice photographer.

The central and Northern regions of NH tend to be the busiest parts of the state during Fall foliage. The Kancamagus Highway, Franconia Notch region (The Flume), Mount Washington, and Lake Winnipesaukee tend to be the more popular destinations, but don't let that change your thinking about New Hampshire's Fall Foliage in other parts of the state. The entire state from the Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts and Canada borders are just beautiful places to see and the best part is that you can drive across the long longest part of the entire state (from the Massachusetts border to the Canadian border) within approximately 4 hours. So no matter where you chose the stay, you won't miss any of the foliage and to top it all off, the best part of the Fall Foliage can be seen through you car windows. :)

When do the Leaves Change Color in New Hampshire?

The leaves change color at different times, but always start in Northern New Hampshire and slowly change from North to South, this is due to the temperature differences. The cooler the air, the sooner the leaves change color. This also goes for Vermont and Maine as well as other places in New England.