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My wife and I are planning a motor trip through New England in either late September or October, and we would like to be there during the "peak foilage" change. When is the best time to enjoy the natural views through the NE states? Thanking you in advance. Bill Bates

As recent threads have mentioned, you're more likely to get a response if the title of your thread is more descriptive--"New England foliage", for example. <BR>Hope this helps!

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Peak foliage around Concord NH is usually around Oct 12. The leaves turn sooner further north and at higher elevations. Try www.newengland.com for foliage and trip info. This is Yankee magazine's site and 'required reading'. I always think the foliage is prettiest when combined with views of rolling fields (VT) or mountains in the background (NH).

Bill: October would be the best month IMO. Foliage peak times vary from year to year and region to region but the 2nd or 3rd week of October is usually good. Recommended routes would be Rte 4 or 9 (Vermont), Rte 89 (New Hampshire). All good roads/highways with lots to do and see along the way. Not sure if by motor trip you mean "motor home" or car. If you're planning on needing accommodations, it can get dicey around that time of year depending on where you end up going. But, that's part of the "adventure" right? Have fun!