Best place to visit during the fall?

Submitted by ThowAccountAway12 t3_1157jw3 in massachusetts

Planning on taking a trip out to Massachusetts with a few buddies during the fall, but wanted to know what places you guys would recommend checking out. A big fan of the mountains, forests, and small towns as well as being a bit of a photographer, so something a little away from the city would be nice. (Not necessarily camping as I'm not good with cold weather, so I'll probably be sleeping indoors somewhere) Appreciate any suggestions in advance

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Voyyagr t1_j90fiib wrote

The best thing to do in Massachusetts during fall is to drive up to Maine and New Hampshire. 😝

Alternatively, cruising the Mohawk Trail and western Massachusetts can be a good time.

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ThowAccountAway12 OP t1_j90fscc wrote

I mean hey, if you know of some spots over there, I'd love to hear them as well. But thanks for the input, will definitely take a look at them!

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Voyyagr t1_j90g9w7 wrote

Well definitely look into the Mohawk Trail for MA to see if it’s your thing and also the areas around Mount Washington in NH!

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jacobrossner t1_j915qk6 wrote

Drove out to Greenfield on the 2 (coming from Boston) the other day. Millers River and a few lakes/reservoirs along the way. Theres also a wildlife refuge out there by Amherst. Lots of small towns out that way. It’s over an hour drive from Boston to see any of that so might be too far for your question

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individual_328 t1_j91yeoe wrote

Mountains, forests & small towns in Massachusetts in the Fall = The Berkshires. You probably want to shoot for mid-October for peak foliage.

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AnyRound5042 t1_j92bzer wrote

If you wanna add to the traffic the French king bridge

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A_Man_Who_Writes t1_j96d535 wrote

Lol it’s not that bad

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AnyRound5042 t1_j96kw19 wrote

The traffic or the view? The view is phenomenal. Sometimes the traffic from leaf peepers can get pretty fucking bad.

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TFThrone t1_j91g3ow wrote

Def depends on what you and your buddies wanna do on the trip. Day trips to places like crane estate or the harbor islands could be really pretty for pictures but don’t necessarily provide great places to stay or hang/drink with buddies nearby (apart from the campgrounds) unless you head back down to Boston for the night. I would recommend going up to the lakes region or the white mountains in NH, or even as far north as Acadia in Maine if photography is what you’re after and just getting a small cabin with some liquor and cards

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Weary_Drawer_9360 t1_j91d90d wrote

Parker River Refuge (Plum Island) and Sandy Point State Reservation on a sunny autumn day...followed by beer at Riverwalk Brewery is a pretty stellar option!

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ArtistKimB t1_j95yjzg wrote

Great Barrington area. Tons of hiking trails from moderate to high level. Beautiful views, great food, shopping…small town feel.

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A_Man_Who_Writes t1_j96ddsz wrote

Wachusett Mountain has the Apple Fest in October. It’s a pretty good time and you have unlimited use of the chairlifts.

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