The 20 most beautiful spots to see fall foliage around the world
Fall is undoubtedly a magical season, thanks to trees putting on a spectacular show of sprinkling the world with stunning hues of red, orange, and yellow.
However, some spots are more magical than others.
Keep scrolling to see some of the prettiest places to view fall foliage around the world.
Daigoji Temple, Kyoto, Japan.Patrick Foto/Shutterstock
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Fall is one of the best times of the year to visit Paris because it's cheaper, less crowded, and possibly even more beautiful. Can you think of a better time to see the Palais-Royal Garden or Versailles than when they are surrounded by fiery hues?
Colorado's fall is so incredible it even has its own name: Indian summer. The aspen trees that line this route are a fiery red, orange, and yellow this time of year.
Kyoto, which was voted the best city in the world twice in a row by Travel + Leisure, features incredible food and incredible temples, but the real showstopper is its fall foliage. The bright red leaves around Daigoji Temple will take your breath away. There's even a Japanese equivalent to leaf peeping called momijigari , or "red leaf hunting."
It's no secret that Napa Valley is home to some amazing wine, but it is also home to some dreamy fall foliage. West Coasters can get a taste of fall without traveling all the way to the East Coast.
The panoramic views of the Austrian Alps, crystal clear waters, and stunning fall colors are unrivaled.
Fall is the perfect season to visit the walkable city of Budapest. Not only does the city come alive with vibrant colors, but the temperatures can stay above 70 Fahrenheit until the end of October.
Even better, known as the "City of Baths" thanks to its rich spa heritage (introduced by the Romans), Budapest offers plenty of opportunities to unwind in stunning, thermal baths, which are said to have healing powers.
An autumn picnic surrounded by fall color, or colo u r as the British spell it, in Hyde Park is not to be missed.
Vermont is the holy grail of autumn colors in the east as it is almost 80% forest. In fact, local newspapers even track the foliage. This 220-mile route dissects almost the entire state, meandering across sloping mountains, dipping valleys, green pastures, farmlands and forests, all ablaze in shades of yellow, orange, and red.
Located in China's Sichuan province, Jiuzhai Valley National Park is home to nine Tibetan villages. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, visitors can spot rare animals such as giant pandas, Sichuan golden monkeys, and Sichuan takin, as well as the forest's spectacular shades of red, orange, and yellow during the autumn months.
The castle that inspired Disney's Cinderella Castle looks even more magical surrounded by autumn hues. Neuschwanstein, once a private refuge to King Ludwig II, is now one of the most visited palaces in the world.
Famous for its Renaissance art and architecture, olive groves, and vineyards, the Tuscany region of Italy is also home to stunning fall colors.
Visitors can quite literally view six million acres of fall foliage at this national park, which has tons of birch and aspen trees bursting with yellow.
Forget the famous spring cherry blossoms and see the nation's capital when it's ablaze in hues of red.
While beautiful year-round, this is a fall foliage fave (for its epic dogwood, sourwood, sassafras and poplar), and might get packed during the autumn months. The 470-mile parkway goes from North Carolina's Great Smoky Mountain National Park to Shenandoah National Park and Virginia's Skyline Drive, passing through dozens of beautiful hardwood forests, Appalachian mountain towns, pristine lakes, pastoral highlands and hot spots like Asheville.
Whether it's taking a bike tour through the city or exploring the many canals from the water, Amsterdam's bright yellow fall foliage is so breathtaking you won't even care that it only has around nine hours of daylight during the fall.
Central Park blesses "the concrete jungle" with a plethora of colorful hues every fall â 843 acres of it to be exact. Featured in too many movies to count, it's one of the most filmed locations in the world.
Made up of three massive waterfalls, 3,160 tons of water flows over Niagara Falls every second, making it one of the most dazzling waterfalls in the world. The blue water's contrast to the red and orange trees is a sight to behold.
The Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the Santa Fe National Forest are full of aspens and conifers, which turn bright yellow in the fall.
The Scottish Highlands offer some of Scotland's most stunning scenery, and are even more breathtaking in the fall. Fall is also the best time to spot wildlife such as red deer, grey seals, barnacle geese, and swans.
Mid to end of September is the absolute best time to see fall foliage as it spreads across Quebec, dotting it with vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow. For a unique experience, stay in a Hobbit house among the trees.
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