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If we had to choose nine communities to visit during the New England fall foliage season...

(VisitingNewEngland.com, posted 8/2/07)

All communities in New England have fall foliage, but the key is to find lodging in a vacation town that offers the option to do lots of things -- or just plain relax.

There's really nothing like experiencing the refreshing fall air, rustling though leaves at a classic New England town common, a wonderland of fall foliage colors during a Sunday drive, the taste of apple cider and the fresh taste of a freshly-picked apple at an apple orchard, and experiencing true New England community spirit during a fall festival.

We recommend a visit to the following resort towns because of their lodging options, true New England community spirit and "look" and the potential to see some amazing fall foliage. Each link will take you to a list of hotels, motels, inns and bed and breakfasts in that area, including descriptions, photos and the chance to make instant reservations (and memories) online:

Woodstock, CT

We highly recommend the "quiet corner" in northeast
Connecticut. This is a pure, pristine, largely unspoiled area that features small, classic New England towns with town commons and churches with tall white steeples and beautiful "New England" drives along Route 169.  You can enjoy some nice restaurants, fine inns, antique shopping and great places to hike
and stroll. We love the Inn at Woodstock, an 1816
Federal/Georgian style mansion with a carriage house
and two barns. To us, it is everything you could ask
for in a New England country inn -- charming, quaint
and full of character. They also have a wonderful upscale, but casual restaurant.  You can read the complete article at
http://www.visitingnewengland.com/woodstock.html.

Lenox, MA

Often thought of as one of the most pleasant Berkshire Mountains vacation destinations, this small town -- best known for the Tanglewood Music Festival summer concert series -- offers rural beauty and splendid lake and mountain views. It is a town of a town of quaint shops, fine dining choices, and historic buildings. During its peak, the fall foliage ranks up there with the best in New England. Find Discount Hotels for the Fall Foliage Season in Lenox, Massachusetts

Stockbridge, MA

This appealing Berkshire Mountains town has one of the nicest small New England downtowns, anchored by locally-owned businesses and the landmark Red Lion Inn. Stockbridge has been made famous by James Taylor ("Sweet Baby James)" and Norman Rockwell (there is a Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge). Find Discount Hotels for the Fall Foliage Season in Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Sturbridge, MA

On Route 20, Sturbridge is a mish-mash of stores and lodging, but serves as a great starting point to Old Sturbridge Village, an outdoor living museum recreating the 1830s and the lovely, unspoiled Quobaog Hills Region. Here, you can find some of New England's most beautiful, virtually untouched towns and villages (West Brookfield, Brookfield, Brimfield, etc.) with appealing town commons, country stores, apple orchards, fresh air, nice country drives and some truly colorful fall foliage.  Find Discount Hotels for the Fall Foliage Season in Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Bretton Woods, NH

This mountain resort town is right near Mt. Washington the highest point in New England at 6,288 ft. It's a resort area at the base of the mountain where the foliage and nearby fall events and attractions make for a perfect, scenic New England autumn destination. Find Hotels for the fall foliage season in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire

Jackson, NH

A famous covered bridge, Wildcat River's water rushing over rock formations and Storyland (storybook settings for children in this theme park) highlight this quiet New Hampshire retreat in White Mountain National Forest. Find Hotels for the fall foliage season in Jackson, New Hampshire

North Conway, NH

It's busier than in the past -- thanks to outlet stores -- but with views of Mt. Washington, lots of shopping, dining, and scenery galore (including proximity to the foliage famous Kancamagus Highway), North Conway is a splendid New Hampshire foliage destination.  Find Hotels for the fall foliage season in North Conway, New Hampshire

Stowe, VT

The tall white church steeple, panoramic mountain and farm views, and a relaxing, classic small downtown with a general store make Stowe the quintessential Vermont town. Find Hotels for the Fall Foliage Season in Stowe, VT

Woodstock, VT

Woodstock is another beautiful Vermont small town, often referred to as the town you'd most likely see on a postcard. Although modern shops and restaurants line the downtown, there is an old-fashioned charm to Woodstock that has a timeless feel. Find Hotels for the Fall Foliage Season in Woodstock, VT