Fall is undoubtedly a magical season, thanks to trees putting on a spectacular show of sprinkling the world with stunning hues of red, orange, and yellow. However, some spots are more magical than others.
Paris, France
Fall colors fill the streets of Paris.Ekaterina Pokrovsky/Shutterstock
Fall is one of the best times of the year to visit Paris because it’s cheaper, less crowded, and possibly even more beautiful. Can you think of a better time to see the Palais-Royal Garden or Versailles than when they are surrounded by fiery hues?
Kyoto, Japan
Daigoji Temple.Patrick Foto/Shutterstock
Kyoto, which was voted the best city in the world twice in a row by Travel + Leisure, features incredible food and incredible temples, but the real showstopper is its fall foliage. The bright red leaves around Daigoji Temple will take your breath away. There’s even a Japanese equivalent to leaf peeping called momijigari, or “red leaf hunting.”
Hallstätter See, Austria
Hallstätter See.Shutterstock/ canadastock
The panoramic views of the Austrian Alps, crystal clear waters, and stunning fall colors are unrivaled.
London, England
Big Ben peeping through the fall leaves.Shutterstock/ Jaromir Chalabala
An autumn picnic surrounded by fall color, or colour as the British spell it, in Hyde Park is not to be missed.
Jiuzhai Valley National Park, China
Five Flower Lake at Jiuzhai Valley National Park.Shutterstock/ Efired
Located in China’s Sichuan province, Jiuzhai Valley National Park is home to nine Tibetan villages. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, visitors can spot rare animals such as giant pandas, Sichuan golden monkeys, and Sichuan takin, as well as the forest’s spectacular shades of red, orange, and yellow during the autumn months.
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle is world-renowned for its fairytale-like appearance.Shutterstock/ Boris Stroujko
The castle that inspired Disney’s Cinderella Castle looks even more magical surrounded by autumn hues. Neuschwanstein, once a private refuge to King Ludwig II, is now one of the most visited palaces in the world.
Washington D.C.
See the monuments in Washington D.C. surrounded by fall foliage.Shutterstock/ MH Anderson Photography
Forget the famous spring cherry blossoms and see the nation’s capital when it’s ablaze in hues of red.
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina and Virginia
Blue Ridge Parkway.jaredkay / iStock
While beautiful year-round, this is a fall foliage fave (for its epic dogwood, sourwood, sassafras and poplar), and might get packed during the autumn months. The 470-mile parkway goes from North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountain National Park to Shenandoah National Park and Virginia’s Skyline Drive, passing through dozens of beautiful hardwood forests, Appalachian mountain towns, pristine lakes, pastoral highlands and hot spots like Asheville.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
One of Amsterdam’s many canals.Shutterstock/ Skreidzeleu
Whether it’s taking a bike tour through the city or exploring the many canals from the water, Amsterdam’s bright yellow fall foliage is so breathtaking you won’t even care that it only has around nine hours of daylight during the fall.
Central Park, New York
An aerial shot of New York’s Central Park. Shutterstock/ Francois Roux
Central Park blesses “the concrete jungle” with a plethora of colorful hues every fall — 843 acres of it to be exact. Featured in too many movies to count, it’s one of the most filmed locations in the world.
Niagara Falls New York
Niagara Falls in autumn.Shutterstock/SurangaSL
Made up of three massive waterfalls, 3,160 tons of water flows over Niagara Falls every second, making it one of the most dazzling waterfalls in the world. The blue water’s contrast to the red and orange trees is a sight to behold.
Highlands, Scotland
Hills in the Scottish Highlands.Mikadun/Shutterstock
The Scottish Highlands offer some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery, and are even more breathtaking in the fall. Fall is also the best time to spot wildlife such as red deer, grey seals, barnacle geese, and swans.
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