USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards just released its best of fall rankings, and one Vermont town in the Green Mountains region ranked among the best destinations in the country for fall foliage.
The annual awards highlight the best in travel, food and lifestyle, and winners are chosen by a public voting poll after being nominated by industry experts.
In the 2024 best of fall awards, ranking fall attractions across the United States in a variety of categories, Stowe, Vermont won seventh place for best fall foliage.
Read below for everything to know about how to experience the best of Stowe’s fall colors.
Fall foliage in Stowe
According to predictions from Accuweather, foliage in Vermont is expected to peak in early-mid October, making that the best month to visit Stowe for fall.
Over 45 trails wind through the town’s parks and forests, providing the perfect opportunity to explore the autumn hues with a hike or bike ride.
If you’re not a fan of outdoor activities, Stowe also has plenty of driving routes that allow you to see the Green Mountains’ beautiful foliage from your car. Be sure to check out the Green Mountain Byway, a 71-mile route that features some of the area’s best landscapes, including the state’s highest peak at Mt. Mansfield. To see the mountain’s peak, take the scenic Gondola SkyRide at Stowe Mountain Resort, or soar through the colorful trees from above with one of Stowe’s many zipline services.
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What other destinations made the top 10?
If Stowe hopes to top USA Today’s list, here are the fall foliage destinations to beat:
- Upper Peninsula of Michigan
- Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania
- Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia
- Hocking Hills, Ohio
- White Mountains, New Hampshire
- Stowe, Vermont
- Finger Lakes, New York
- The Berkshires, Massachusetts
- Adirondacks, New York
