Vermont is the gold standard of New England fall foliage, and it earns that reputation every single year. When the forests of the Green Mountain State reach peak color in early to mid-October, the result is one of the most spectacular natural displays in North America: hillside after hillside of blazing orange, deep red, and brilliant yellow, broken by white church steeples, red barns, covered bridges, and the winding blue ribbons of rivers and streams below. Vermont’s foliage season comes with a full supporting cast of autumn pleasures. Apple orchards invite visitors to pick their own, press their own cider, and take home bags of Honeycrisp and McIntosh. Maple syrup producers open their sugarhouses. Farm stands overflow with pumpkins, squash, and freshly baked goods. The more than 100 covered bridges scattered across the state turn every back-road drive into a discovery. Towns like Woodstock, Stowe, Manchester, and Grafton are among the most beautiful and charming in all of New England, each offering excellent restaurants, independent shops, and a collection of inns and bed and breakfasts that embody everything the season should feel like. Our Vermont fall guides cover the best foliage towns, scenic drives, covered bridges, apple picking, the best places to stay, and everything you need to plan an unforgettable Vermont autumn.