Pennsylvania Town Named One of the Best Places to See Fall Foliage

Autumn Road

Fall is upon us, and that means pretty soon, we'll see plenty of gorgeous, colorful autumn foliage wherever we look. Of course, Pennsylvania is a beautiful state this time of year, and we are very fortunate to have vibrant fall colors throughout the state.

As it turns out, one of the best places to see fall foliage in the entire U.S. is right here in Pennsylvania. It's a bit of a road trip from Philadelphia, but certainly not too far for a weekend getaway.

TravelandLeisure.com has put together a list of the best fall foliage spots in America. "There might be a lot of people out there who are not ready for summer to end, but it's not all bad news," the article states. "It's time for sweater weather, hot apple cider, and best of all, seeing the leaves change from the lush greens of summer to the bright golds, oranges, and reds of autumn, so we've rounded up the best places to see fall foliage around the country." They add, "over the next few months, each state will experience its own unique view of fall. While many people associate watching the leaves change with weekend getaways to the Northeast, there are plenty of places to see the stunning seasonal views throughout the country."

So, which Pennsylvania spot is on top? The Poconos. Of the spot, the outlet states, "The Pocono Mountains are stretched around gently winding roads that are perfect for fall foliage chasers. Route 507 around Lake Wallenpaupack makes a wonderful road trip for anyone looking for a relaxing, autumnal view. Leaves begin to turn in mid-September and peak in October." It sounds like now is the perfect time to start planning that fall getaway to The Poconos, just in time for the colors. Find the full list of all the promising spots to view fall foliage across the U.S. here. Check out other great spots to view fall colors in Pennsylvania below.

I'm always surprised how many people say fall is their favorite season, but it is a beautiful time of year, especially in Pennsylvania. I personally think Pennsylvania offers some of the best fall colors in the entire U.S., and now is the perfect time to start planning that fall trip to see those vibrant autumn shades. I'm already seeing a few leaves changing colors, and while it's beautiful, I have to admit that I'm not very happy to see the changing leaves, since it means summer is winding down. I'm not ready for it to end, because we all know that snow is on the way.

The crew at VisitPA.com has put together a list of the best places to view fall foliage in Pennsylvania. "Nothing signals the advent of autumn in Pennsylvania like when the state’s natural landscape begins to burst with glittering displays of red, yellow, and purple," they state in the article. "From the large-scale transformations in Allegheny National Forest and Rothrock State Forest to historical sights framed by varying shades of gold, visitors can catch a glimpse of this annual spectacle by foot, bike, or car!"

Of course, the best times to view fall foliage differs by region and year, so check with your local spots before venturing out on a big fall foliage viewing trip. I can't wait to head to some of these destinations to take in the fall colors. Why not make a family trip out of it, or a weekend with friends? Read on for the full list of the best places to see fall foliage in Pennsylvania via the crew at VisitPA.com. What is your favorite spot to view the fall colors in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia? Reach out to us on social media and let us know your favorite areas to view the bright colors.

25. Gettysburg National Military Park

Best viewing time: late October

https://www.nps.gov/gett/

24. Pennsylvania Route 6

Best viewing time: mid to late October

https://www.paroute6.com/