VT lifer and even though I live in a very scenic area I usually 'play tourist' for one weekend every fall. My husband and our best friends, all natives, like to go on a long peeping ride. We usually get a big lunch and may also stop by an orchard, brewery, or country store. It's nice to indulge in the great things that we don't enjoy all the time whether it's a limited release brew, a chunk of cheddar right off the wheel, or going down that meandering road that you enjoy but don't have time for in your day to day routine. It's perfect timing to get out and be social before hunting season>holidays>winter hibernation, the leaves are a nice bonus.