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New England Fall Foliage
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Experience America's Natural Beauty During Fall Foliage

Many regions of the United States experience a vibrant Fall Foliage season. New England is the most popular and we offer a plethora of ways to journey through the beautiful scenery. Beyond New England, there are many other incredible fall destinations like the Great Lakes, Smoky Mountains, and the Colorado Rockies.

Recommended Destinations: New England, The Great Lakes, Smoky Mountains, Colorado Rockies and more.

Ride Famous Trains: Cape Cod Central Railroad, the Conway Scenic Railroad, the Mt. Washington Cog Railway and the Essex Steam Train.

Explore with a Guide: Escorted tours are guided by a professional tour manager. When Should You Book a Fall Foliage Tour? Due to high demand and a short foliage season, Fall Foliage tours typically sell out early. We recommend booking early to secure your seat on your preferred date of travel.

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Kancamagus Highway During Foliage Season
4.3 stars(92 reviews)
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2025SepOct
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Vermont Early Autumn Rural Scene
4.3 stars(114 reviews)
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2025SepOct
8 days from
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White Mountains
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2025SepOct
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Boston Massachusetts
4.6 stars(91 reviews)
Escorted
2025SepOct
7 days from
$3,295 pp
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Kancamagus Highway During Foliage Season
4.3 stars(92 reviews)
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2025SepOct
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Vermont Early Autumn Rural Scene
4.3 stars(114 reviews)
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2025SepOct
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Mt Washington Cog Railway
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2025SepOct
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White Mountains
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Boston Massachusetts
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2025SepOct
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Our customers love our Fall Foliage tours
Smoky Mountain Rail Adventure
22 Nov 2024
PAMELA SKELTON
5 stars
“Terrific! Our guide Patti and driver Vic made our trip so pleasurable.
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New England Autumn Foliage Express
05 Nov 2024
Melvin Mullet
5 stars
“A great time. Great tour guide. Great bus driver.
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Fall Colors of Eastern Canada Rail & Cruise
30 Oct 2024
Roy Olsen
5 stars
“The trip itinerary was excellent; however, there seemed to be a disconnect between Vacation by Rail and Holland America. We did not receive timely information from the cruise line regarding excursions. The only info was for add' l perks such as wi-fi, drink pkgs, etc. We had contacted...
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Fall Colors of New England, Quebec & Montreal
25 Oct 2024
Alan Wold
5 stars
“Loved the trip, Our guide Edgar was awesome. Driver Anna was great too.
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New England in a Nutshell
18 Oct 2024
Michael Deming
4 stars
“Not sharing pictures at this time. Good trip beautiful country.Tour guide was great. Some schedules were to tight. Amtrak ride was worthless. Can’t see the country at 70 mph. Bus rides were very good and driver was fantastic. Thanks Joe for great driving.
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Fall Colors of Eastern Canada Cruise & Rail
17 Oct 2024
Gerald
4 stars
“cruise ship with visiting ports were very good. many opportunities to explore and learn about history and culture. however, the train ride from Quebec to Montréal was very disappointing. over 80%of the trip was by flat farmlands, no decent views.
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New England Autumn Rails & Sails
16 Oct 2024
Martha Schuh
4 stars
“Most things were really special about this tour - our tour guide, the places we went, the boat rides, the bus rides - especially through the White Mountains. In fact the bus itself was wonderful in so many ways, and the bus driver was fantastic! I wish we had received...
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Fall Foliage Train Rides

Fall colors and fantastic destinations throughout the East Coast and beyond come to life on fall foliage train tours. The best way to experience nature's greatest event, these rail vacations cruise through a backdrop of gold, rust and crimson as scenic trains whisk travelers to some of the United States' premier destinations for leaf peeping. Admire the changing hues as you travel aboard heritage and Amtrak train lines and enjoy an up-close look at the scenery with coach tours and picturesque lake cruises.

Select from a variety of fall foliage trips that highlight colorful destinations through sightseeing tours and captivating excursions. Immerse yourself in the autumnal beauty of the Midwest in places like Northern Michigan, where guests enjoy the sights of Mackinac Island and iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Door County, WI, famous for its spectacular Lake Michigan scenery and endless rural expanses. Escorted fall leaf tours may also take travelers to the stunning Smoky Mountains, stopping in beloved cities in both Tennessee and North Carolina. There are also packages that highlight New England in the fall, and these journeys include renowned regional destinations such as Mark Twain's childhood home, Mystic Seaport, Martha's Vineyard and Hyannis. New England fall foliage tours may include guided tours in cities like Boston or scenic bus tours along iconic byways, like the Kancamagus Highway. Some of the nation's most picturesque heritage railways are also found in New England, such as the Conway Scenic Railway in New Hampshire, which travels through the colorful peaks of the White Mountains.

Ranging from 6 to 11 days, Vacation By Rail's expertly crafted fall foliage tours present the endless beauty of America in autumn.

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