USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards just released its best of fall rankings, and one region in Massachusetts ranked among the best destinations for fall foliage.
The annual awards highlight the best in travel, food and lifestyle, and winners are chosen by a public voting poll after being nominated by industry experts.
In the 2024 best of fall awards, ranking fall attractions across the United States in a variety of categories, the Berkshires in western Massachusetts won eighth place for best fall foliage.
Read below for everything to know about how to experience the best of Berkshire County’s fall colors.
Fall foliage in the Berkshires
Autumn foliage in the Bershire Hills region of Massachusetts. Photo taken from a scenic viewpoint of the Mount Greylock Range during the peak fall foliage season. The Berkshires region enjoys a vibrant tourism industry based on music, arts, and recreation.
As a premiere region for mountainous beauty and outdoor attractions, the Berkshires region is ideal for a picturesque New England fall. Driving through towns like Clarksburg and Williamstown on the historic Mohawk Trail will give a great view of the area’s foliage, and the winding road to the peak of Mt. Greylock is sure to be filled with blazing red and orange hues.
For outdoor adventurers, the Berkshires region is filled with plenty of scenic state parks and forests perfect to wander, bike or hike through in the fall.
According to predictions from Old Farmer’s Almanac, foliage in Massachusetts is expected to peak in early October, making that the best time to visit the Berkshires for fall.
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What other destinations made the top 10?
If the Berkshires wants the No. 1 spot on USA Today’s list, here are the top 10 fall foliage destinations to beat:
Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia
Hocking Hills, Ohio
White Mountains, New Hampshire
Stowe, Vermont
Finger Lakes, New York
The Berkshires, Massachusetts
Adirondacks, New York
This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Berkshires in MA named in 10 best fall foliage spots by USA Today
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