Fall colors in beautiful worldwide destinations

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Fall colors in beautiful worldwide destinations

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Fall colors in beautiful worldwide destinations

We take a look at some of the world's most fabulous destinations where you can soak up a multi-hued bouquet of fall colors.

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Bavaria, Germany

Fall, with its Oktoberfest, is the best time to be in Germany. Adding to its charms is colorful foliage that can be best seen in Franconia, the Lüneburg Nature Park, and Spreewald, among other places.

(Pictured) Upper Franconia

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Southwestern Iceland

For viewing fall colors set against mossy lava fields, head to the Reykjanes Peninsula and the Myvatan geothermal areas September onward.

(Pictured) Thingvellir National Park, Bláskógabyggð

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California

Head out to Bishop Creek Canyon, June Lake Loop, Plumas County, and Shasta Cascade to enjoy a California fall in glorious hues of orange, red, and yellow.

(Pictured) Yosemite National Park

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Wales

The Welsh landscape is idea for "leaf peeping." Beautiful walks around the Dolmelynllyn Estate, Tywi Valley, and Menai Strait wildlife and woodland throughout autumn will let you make the most of fall foliage.

(Pictured) Llanrwst, Conwy, Snowdonia

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Austria

Hinterriss, Karwendel area and national park Hohe Tauern beckon visitors with their spectacular show of changing colors during the peak months of autumn.

(Pictured) Lake Hallstatt, Salzkammergut

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Paris, France

Paris in fall is a stunning marriage of man-made and natural beauty. Must-visit locations: Palais-Royal gardens, Jardin du Luxembourg, Places des Vosges, Jardin des Tuileries, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, and Parc Monceau.

(Pictured) Eiffel Tower

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Sweden

Järvafältet , Drottningholm, Grimsta and of course Stockholm are some recommended places in Sweden to view a beautiful fall.

(Pictured) Stockholm

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Srinagar, India

Srinagar in Jammu-Kashmir gets its fall colors from the many chinar trees dotted throughout it from September through to November.

(Pictured) Shalimar Bagh

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New York City, New York

Aside from the accessible pleasures of New York City's parks, the peaks of the Catskill and Adirondack mountains have some of the most stunning fall scenery in New York state. Also visit the Letchworth State Park and trails up Mt. Marcy.

(Pictured) Central Park, New York City

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Arizona

Arizona beckons you with its magical fall display at various spots that include White Mountains, Flagstaff, and the north rim of the Grand Canyon from September through November.

(Pictured) Monument Valley, Navajo Tribal Park

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Iceland

From mid-September to the first week of October, Iceland is quite an explosion of colors. Head out to the plateaus around Thingvellir, Bruarfoss, Gullfoss and Faxafoss for some of the best snapshots.

(Pictured) Hraunfossar Waterfalls

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France

From the end of September and into October, spectacular bursts of fall color can be seen in Strasbourg, the Loire Valley, Chaumont-sur-Loire and Chambord.

(Pictured) Mesnil sur Oger, Champagne Ardenne

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Scotland

From mid-September through October, the Scottish woodlands provide the perfect scenery for a fall romance. The fall colors can be best enjoyed at the Glen Affric in the Highlands, the Pass of Killiecrankie and the River Ayr Way, Ayrshire, among others.

(Pictured) Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe, Argyll

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Japan

From late October to mid-November, visit Nikko in the Tochigi prefecture for amazing views of what is called "koyo" (fall foliage), best seen at Kegonnotaki, Irohazaka, Mt. Ohira, Tosyogu, and Yunoko.

(Pictured) Ashi-no-ko Lake, Moto-Hakone, Honshu

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Alaska

Autumn comes to Alaska as early as mid-August. The Broad Pass, Glenn Highway, Anchorage, and Fairbanks present some of the best views of fall foliage.

(Pictured) Denali National Park

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Quebec, Canada

Visit Laurentians, Eastern Townships, and the Charlevoix region around September-October to view maple trees sporting bursts of changing colors, an array of reds, oranges, and yellows.

(Pictured) Four Lakes

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Spain

The Spanish vineyards, with their rolling acres of grape vines, are splendid fall destinations. Head to the north of the country to Laguardia, Ortigosa de Cameros, San Vicente and Mansilla for the best views.

(Pictured) San Vicente de la Sonsierra, La Rioja

London, England

The many parks that are found in London are the best places to sample fall foliage. Hyde Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, Regent’s Park, and Greenwich Park are some of the most noteworthy destinations.

(Pictured) Kensington Gardens

Tuscany, Italy

The Langhe area, the Parco Regionale di Montevecchia and Parco Cinque Terre are must-visits to view the full glory of autumn in Italy.

(Pictured) Chianti

Massachusetts

Massachusetts transforms into a bright autumnal land with its leaves taking on the intense shades of orange, red and yellow. The Bryant Homestead in Cummington, the Bird Park in Walpole and the Ravenswood Park in Gloucester are some of the must-visit places.

(Pictured) Brighton neighborhood in Boston

North Carolina

If you want to be stunned by the beauty of leaves that keep on changing colors, North Carolina is the place for you. The Grandfather Mountain, the Uwharrie National Forest, and the Banner Elk are some of the best places to experience the hues.

(Pictured) Blue Ridge Mountains

Ontario, Canada

The Bruce Peninsula and Agawa Canyon of Ontario, the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia and the Rocky Mountains in Alberta are some of the best places to visit in Canada to view the riot of colors during fall.

(Pictured) Niagara Falls

China

Lasting from mid-October to early November in the north and a little earlier in the south of the country, fall is a beautiful season to be in China. The Yellow mountains, the Longji Terraced Field and the Jiuzhaigou Valley provide captivating fall landscapes.

(Pictured) Great Wall of China

Kyoto, Japan

From mid-October though mid-December, Kyoto is a riot of colors as its maples turn to beautiful shades of orange, yellow and red. Some of the most picturesque views can be seen at the Kumara-Dera temple, the village of Takao and the Okochi-Sanso villa.

(Pictured) Daigoji Temple

Kentucky

Kentucky’s forest areas are among the best places in the U.S. to treat yourself to the scenic vistas of leaves changing colors. The Daniel Boone National Forest, the Red River Gorge, and the Wilderness Road Heritage Highway offer sumptuous views of autumn red, orange, and purple from September through November.

(Pictured) Lexington