10 Fantastic Fall Foliage Destinations
Blue Hills Reservation
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Why It’s Great: Blue Hills is one of the largest city parks in the country (offering endless year-round recreation). Conveniently, it is located just 10 miles south of Boston.
Beautiful foliage and tons of hiking trails of varying difficulty make Blue Hills a perfect fall destination. Blue Hills is a massive area with over 7000 acres and 125 miles of trails. I recommend hiking the Skyline Trail, where you will enjoy great views of the city and beautiful views of nature no matter when you visit. Fall is the best time to hike as the colors are just gorgeous, especially from the overlook.
Also, on selected weekends in October, fall foliage chairlift rides are offered for only 2 bucks. As most areas charge a fortune for these, this really is a steal. Although it’s a year-round natural escape for city residents, nothing really compares with a fall visit to Blue Hills.
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Blackstone Blvd.
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Why it’s great: Blackstone is a relaxing natural park in Providence that is not overcrowded with tourists. The colors are just gorgeous here come fall. Also, it’s a great place for a leisurely walk, bike ride, or run – minus tourist traffic.
Blackstone Blvd is located in the beautiful historic section of Providence, Rhode Island. This area is home to many gorgeous historical homes and old trees. During the fall season, the area is alive with every color of the season. The 1.6 mile long tree lined trail provides the perfect distance & scenery for a relaxing jog or walk. It’s a favorite park of local residents due to the abundance of leafy trees, diverse recreational opportunities, and quiet nature away from the city congestion.
