Here Are The Best Times And Places To View Massachusetts' Fall Foliage In 2023
By Kim Falchek|Published September 06, 2023
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Kim Falchek has been exploring the towns, trails, and hidden gems of Massachusetts since her college days in Boston. When not writing, Kim enjoys photography, going on road trips, and spending time at the beach. Kim has previously been a contributing writer for LA Family Travel, Global Munchkins, and Latched Mama. She currently lives in Salem, Massachusetts where she and her family embrace all things Halloween!
As a resident of the Bay State, I consider myself so fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the country. Massachusetts is filled with amazing natural wonders and gorgeous landscapes that become even more breathtaking once the autumn months roll around. Although I have spent most of my life in New England, the beauty of the changing leaves never ceases to amaze me.
Have you been wondering, “When do leaves change in Massachusetts?” Well, I am here to tell you all about it! OIYS has paired up with our friends at SmokyMountains.com and they have created a cool Massachusetts fall foliage map, which tells you when the foliage is best for ultimate leaf-peeping. Read on to discover some fantastic spots to view the changing leaves.
According to SmokyMountains.com, this year's foliage season is predicted to start the second week of September and last until mid-October.
The color changes appear to be fairly consistent across the state, so no matter where you go, you should be able to see some beautiful autumn shades. Expect to see some minimal-to-patchy hues during the second and third weeks in September.
One of the state’s best places to view this changing foliage is the Berkshires. This is a great region to visit when the leaves begin to turn around the week of Sept. 25.
Towns such as Adams, Lenox, and Stockbridge have many beautiful walks and hiking trails that are magnificently enchanting when surrounded by orange, yellow, and red hues.
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A trip on the scenic Hoosac Valley Train Ride is always a fun way to experience fall in Massachusetts.
Places like Easthampton, Amherst, and Hadley should be blanketed in beautiful autumn shades.
The foliage season should reach its peak in Massachusetts during the week of October 9th. This just happens to be a long holiday weekend, making it the perfect time for an autumn road trip.
The north shore is a great place to view some vibrant colors and take part in some fun fall activities such as apple picking and corn mazes. Ipswich is a quintessential New England town that is perfect for an autumn getaway.
And don't worry if you can't make it out to the suburbs to see the foliage. There are several fantastic green spaces within the city of Boston where you can watch the trees turn.
The Boston Public Garden, Jamaica Pond, and the Charles River Esplanade are excellent spots for beautiful fall photos.
Do you have a favorite spot to view some spectacular fall colors? Please tell us all about it. If you are looking for some unique ways to explore the state this fall, check out this apple cider donut trail and fall foliage bike trip.
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