Fall is on its way and that means cider donuts, traces of pumpkin and cinnamon lingering on the air, and an explosion of colors as the trees turn gold, orange, and scarlet. This is always an impressive season in our corner of the country, and no matter how many autumns we’ve experienced here, the intense beauty of fall foliage in Boston still fills us with awe.
Wondering about the optimal times to head to places like the Public Garden, Arnold Arboretum, Esplanade, Southwest Corridor Park, and Commonwealth Avenue?
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Well, the folks at Smoky Mountains offer a nationwide fall foliage tracker to help you plan your leaf peeping to coincide with peak foliage conditions!
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As you toggle through the dates, you can see that fall foliage in Boston will be reaching peak colors around the week of October 10.
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Of course, nothing with weather predictions can ever be 100% accurate, but Smoky Mountains has a very sophisticated formula they use and are generally pretty darn close!
Flickr/Ricardo Sosa By mid-October, there’s a good chance the foliage near you will be “past-peak.” Expect deeper reds and browns at this point. The leaves are changing a bit earlier than usual this year!
In other words, the foliage should be every bit as glorious as you’d expect during fall in New England.
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By mid-October, there’s a good chance the foliage near you will be “past-peak.” Expect deeper reds and browns at this point. The leaves are changing a bit earlier than usual this year!
Flickr/Bill Ilott
What are you most excited to do in Boston this fall? There’s nothing like the fall (and, of course, fall foliage) in Boston! Where are your favorite places in Boston to view fall foliage? Share them with your fellow fall fans in the comments section below!
Looking for some fun fall day trips to take in the area? We put together this list of great day trips that will let you revel in the beauty of Boston’s abundant fall foliage!
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Fall Foliage in Boston September 15, 2022 Sarah M. What’s fall in Boston like? For those that aren’t local to Boston, Massachusetts, you’re in for a treat. Fall is, in our humble opinion, not only the most marvelous season of the year but also a great time to visit. There are scenic farms, Halloween events, lovely weather, and, of course, the incredible Massachusetts fall foliage. It may just be the best season to take a trip to Massachusetts. Once you’re here (or if you’re local), be sure to really get out and explore. If you need a few suggestions, try breathtaking fall foliage drives in Massachusetts or some of these picturesque pumpkin patches in the area! What are the best places to go to enjoy fall foliage in Boston? After studying the handy-dandy fall foliage map from our friends at Smoky Mountains, you’re probably ready to make some epic fall plans! Some of our favorite fall day trips in Boston that also offer unrivaled leaf-peeping opportunities include Arnold Arboretum, Dowse Orchards, Boston Hill Farm, Bolton Spring Farm, Walden Pond, Francis William Bird Park, Salem, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Callahan State Park, and Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary. In fact, Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary might be our favorite hidden gem spot for leaf peeping in Massachusetts: woods, marshes, and bogs are all nestled inside this Mass Audubon site, making it an ideal for viewing foliage, as well as some of the 150 different types of birds here. Keep your eyes open and you may be rewarded with sightings of dragonflies, turtles, and even otters!
The OIYS Visitor Center
Fall Foliage in Boston
September 15, 2022
Sarah M.
What’s fall in Boston like? For those that aren’t local to Boston, Massachusetts, you’re in for a treat. Fall is, in our humble opinion, not only the most marvelous season of the year but also a great time to visit. There are scenic farms, Halloween events, lovely weather, and, of course, the incredible Massachusetts fall foliage. It may just be the best season to take a trip to Massachusetts. Once you’re here (or if you’re local), be sure to really get out and explore. If you need a few suggestions, try breathtaking fall foliage drives in Massachusetts or some of these picturesque pumpkin patches in the area! What are the best places to go to enjoy fall foliage in Boston? After studying the handy-dandy fall foliage map from our friends at Smoky Mountains, you’re probably ready to make some epic fall plans! Some of our favorite fall day trips in Boston that also offer unrivaled leaf-peeping opportunities include Arnold Arboretum, Dowse Orchards, Boston Hill Farm, Bolton Spring Farm, Walden Pond, Francis William Bird Park, Salem, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Callahan State Park, and Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary. In fact, Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary might be our favorite hidden gem spot for leaf peeping in Massachusetts: woods, marshes, and bogs are all nestled inside this Mass Audubon site, making it an ideal for viewing foliage, as well as some of the 150 different types of birds here. Keep your eyes open and you may be rewarded with sightings of dragonflies, turtles, and even otters!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
For those that aren’t local to Boston, Massachusetts, you’re in for a treat. Fall is, in our humble opinion, not only the most marvelous season of the year but also a great time to visit. There are scenic farms, Halloween events, lovely weather, and, of course, the incredible Massachusetts fall foliage. It may just be the best season to take a trip to Massachusetts. Once you’re here (or if you’re local), be sure to really get out and explore. If you need a few suggestions, try breathtaking fall foliage drives in Massachusetts or some of these picturesque pumpkin patches in the area!
What are the best places to go to enjoy fall foliage in Boston?
After studying the handy-dandy fall foliage map from our friends at Smoky Mountains, you’re probably ready to make some epic fall plans! Some of our favorite fall day trips in Boston that also offer unrivaled leaf-peeping opportunities include Arnold Arboretum, Dowse Orchards, Boston Hill Farm, Bolton Spring Farm, Walden Pond, Francis William Bird Park, Salem, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Callahan State Park, and Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary. In fact, Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary might be our favorite hidden gem spot for leaf peeping in Massachusetts: woods, marshes, and bogs are all nestled inside this Mass Audubon site, making it an ideal for viewing foliage, as well as some of the 150 different types of birds here. Keep your eyes open and you may be rewarded with sightings of dragonflies, turtles, and even otters!
