When autumn's rustic colors are splashed across the landscape like an artist's masterpiece, it’s an ideal time for a road trip in Pennsylvania in the fall. Pack your bags because this autumn road trip will take you across the state to see some of the most beautiful and best places for fall foliage in Pennsylvania.

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There's no better way to kick off the fall season than to hit the open road on an epic fall foliage road trip across Pennsylvania. Add stops to the itinerary. Delete stops. Use the itinerary as inspiration to create your own road trip. Whatever you do, have fun!

1. Presque Isle State Park

Start your road trip in Presque Isle State Park where you can climb aboard a horse-drawn wagon or a hayride for an unforgettable journey that will provide you with spectacular views of the fall colors in Pennsylvania. Pack your hiking boots because you might also want to hit the hiking trails to get another view of the fall foliage in Erie.

2. Kinzua Bridge State Park

Conquer your fear of heights from the Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park. Walk to the end of the skywalk for a sweeping view of the leaves changing color in Pennsylvania. Then, if you dare, stand on the glass to look straight down at the colorful palette below. Get a closer look at this amazing bridge:

3. Pine Creek Gorge

No fall foliage road trip in Pennsylvania would be complete without a stop at Pine Creek Gorge - the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania - in Wellsboro. Get unforgettable views of the gorge from scenic vistas in either Leonard Harrison State Park or Colton Point State Park. But, don't just settle for a view of the fall foliage from above. Head to the bottom of the canyon for more spectacular views.

4. Pocono Mountains

Drink in the stunning views of the Pocono Mountains on the next stop of this fall foliage road trip in Pennsylvania that will take you along Route 507 near Lake Wallenpaupak. Discover plenty of things to do in the fall in this Pennsylvania town. Spend a day or two in town so you can join a walking tour or embark on one of the hiking trails at Big Pocono State Park. Check out how much there is to do in the Pocono Mountains:

5. Lehigh Gorge State Park

Breathe in the brisk autumn air on your next stop at Lehigh Gorge State Park, a 6,100-acre state park that offers hiking and biking trails - both perfect ways to view the fall colors in Pennsylvania. Hit the 26-mile Lehigh Gorge Trail, which will take you past waterfalls and along the Lehigh River. The nearby Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway also offers fall foliage train trips.

6. Washington Crossing Historic Park

Capture stunning photographs of the fall foliage at the 500-acre Washington Crossing Historic Park. For the best views of Bucks County and the Delaware River in all of its autumn glory, climb to the top of the 125-foot Bowman's Hill Tower. The tower is open daily, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there is an admission.

7. Lancaster County

Lancaster County takes center stage on the next stop of this epic road trip. The rolling Amish farmland painted in autumn colors creates a stunning masterpiece of the leaves changing color in Pennsylvania. Simply take a drive through the Lancaster countryside or head to Susquehannock State Park's Pinnacle Overlook for sweeping views of the fall foliage and the Susquehanna River.

8. Gettysburg National Military Park

History whispers throughout Gettysburg National Military Park which is said to be haunted by the spirits of some of the 51,000 men who died there in the Battle of Gettysburg. Rent a horse from a local business for a unique way to view the fall foliage in Pennsylvania. Or, simply embark on a walking tour of the battlefield.

9. Ohiopyle State Park

End your epic road trip at Ohiopyle State Park in Western Pennsylvania, a sprawling state park that stretches across more than 20,000 acres. Hit one of the hiking, biking, or horseback riding trails for unique views of the fall foliage that will include unparalleled views of two waterfalls: Ohiopyle Falls and Cucumber Falls. Get an aerial view of this lovely park:

You can’t do much better than this road trip when you’re seeking out the best places for fall foliage in Pennsylvania. If you're looking for some wonderful vistas to take in the beautiful fall colors, check out these scenic overlooks in Pennsylvania that are perfect for viewing them. If you know of some other great places, let us know about them in the comments!