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13 Best Places For Leaf Peeping in the U.S.

You might have to go further than your own backyard.

by Kinsey Gidick
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The image shows the falls on Otter Creek in the center of the city of Vergennes, the smallest city i...

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Vergennes, Vermont

The tiny Vermont town packs a punch when it comes to peak leaf peeping. Grab a coffee at the charming 3 Squares Cafe then explore mid-to-late September through late October.

Aspen late fall foliage.

Aspen, Colorado

Skiing isn’t the only reason to visit Aspen. Hit it up before the snow falls (the last week of September through mid-October) for spectacular fall mountain colors by hiking Aspen Mountain Summer Road trail.Franz Marc Frei/Stockbyte Unreleased/Getty Images
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