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New England Fall Foliage

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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Kancamagus Highway During Foliage Season
Escorted
4.3 stars(56 reviews)
2024SepOct
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6 days from
$2,595 pp
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13 days from
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Smoky Mountain National Park
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4.3 stars(18 reviews)
2024MayOctNov
2025MayOct
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Mt Washington Cog Railway
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4.5 stars(117 reviews)
2024SepOct
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10 days from
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10 days from
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8 days from
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13 days from
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Vermont Early Autumn Rural Scene
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4.5 stars(62 reviews)
2024SepOct
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8 days from
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Boston Massachusetts
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4.5 stars(64 reviews)
2024SepOct
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7 days from
$3,075 pp
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9 days from
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Kancamagus Highway
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3.5 stars(6 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSepOct
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New England Autumn Foliage Express
13 Nov 2023
SAMANTHA RUBIO
5 stars
“Exploring by train the romantic countryside painted with green fields, covered bridges, quaint running streams, and enchantingly fiery foliage. This trip had been in my manifestation journal for years, and it DELIVERS. Our trip was the week of October 8-15, 2023 and the foliage was PEAK! The whole trip is jam packed with activities, you really feel you're getting the most out of your experience and the best of New England because you're jumping from spot to spot. Mary Reed our guide was so considerate, always cautioning us what few activities could possibly pose a challenge to those with mobility issues, which most did very well with and had a great experience regardless. Mary was great, making sure we were all on schedule, pointed out remarkable sights, and made the experience informational, fun, humorous, and full of great surprises. Our driver Tom from Brown Coach was so great and personable. We were traveling by motor coach the whole trip, taking us from hotel to train and train to hotel, each train ride lasting 2-3 hours. We had a seat rotation to make sure there is no fighting for the "best seat". Tips: - Italian food in Boston Day 1 (we had Famiglia Di Gorgio, Incredible!) - I found the most unique shopping was in Mystic, Ct. Make time to roam around in it. - Wear really good walking shoes - Bring gloves, a warm hat, and extra layers for day 4 as you go on the Mt. Washington train. - Bring lots of vitamin D and C to maintain your health, everyone was sniffling and sneezing by the end
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Smoky Mountain Rail Adventure
05 Nov 2023
FRIEDA E SCHWEINLE
5 stars
“I SUBMITTED my review last weekend. Coby/Young Transportation DRIVER and Ed/Tour Director were a FABULOUS Team and made sure that EVERY traveler had a superb experience. THANK YOU.
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Fall Colors of New England, Quebec & Montreal
23 Oct 2023
Tawny Cleveland
5 stars
“What a beautiful and well run trip. Our guide, Mark Jacobson, was kind, attentive, informative, and funny. That accommodations were wonderful and the itinerary was just perfect. We appreciated time to our selves to explore as well. Our driver, Patrick, was absolutely amazing. So grateful to have him at the wheel.
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New England Autumn Rails & Sails
22 Oct 2023
LESLIE MILLER
5 stars
“Mary made it a fun trip!
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New England in a Nutshell
21 Oct 2023
Stephanie Koch-Prest
5 stars
“Christine very personable and Vincent very attentive driver.
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Highlights of New England: Rail & Drive
27 Oct 2023
HILTON FRITSCH
4 stars
“O felt the Dagny Hotel was a bit over rated at 5 stars. The tours we went of and the rail travel was excellent.
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Autumn at the Greenbrier & Historic Trains
20 Oct 2023
Peter Thompson
4 stars
“Would recommend.
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