Sean Pavone/iStock/Getty Images Is it just us, or does it seem like we’re all desperately trying to jump into fall this year? Maybe it was the record heat this summer. Maybe we’re all just jonesing for pumpkin spice,

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New England is home to some of the most picturesque autumn landscapes in the country, and there’s no shortage of spots to catch the best views. Whether you’re looking for mountain views or coastal scenes, fall in the region never seems to disappoint. Here are a few must-visit destinations:

New England is beautiful, but stunning autumn colors don’t belong to any one region. Here are seven places beyond New England where you can get an eyeful.

In this guide, we’ll explore the best places to see fall foliage in New England, with a focus on comfortable travel and leisure activities that are perfect for retired adults. And while you can rent a car and drive yourself around,

The current foliage map is literally all green. It is not that unusual for mid-September, but typically, by now, we start to see changing colors in the northernmost areas of New England.

Usually considered the king of fall foliage, New England is expected to have a "typical" leaf-peeping season. Upstate N.Y.'s forecast, however, is much more vibrant.

As seen in these maps, the vibrant fall hues which the New England region is so beloved for can be expected to peak during the week of Oct. 7. The region's colorful foliage displays bring in about 10 million leafpeepers each year. Here is a map from AccuWeather showing the best month for autumn colors across the country:

As seen in these maps, the vibrant fall hues which New Hampshire is so well-known for are expected to peak in the first half of October. The region's colorful foliage displays bring in about ten million leafpeepers each year.