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?
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!
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.
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!
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.
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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