This Is the No. 1 Fall Foliage Destination in the U.S. for 2024

Leaf peepers will be traveling to Pennsylvania’s Buck County, according to Priceline.

While the dog days of summer seem like the opposite of autumnal bliss, travelers are already looking ahead to the next season and planning fall foliage getaways in the U.S. — and this year’s top destinations are spread across the country, according to Priceline.

Search volume data from the online travel company found that Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is the most popular getaway for leaf peepers. Located less than an hour’s drive from Philadelphia and about 90 minutes from New York City, the region is known for its 12 historic covered bridges from the 19th century, which make a perfect backdrop to the hues of the falling leaves.

Other unique ways to take in the county’s colors are through hot air balloons with Lancaster Balloon Rides above the Delaware River and on New Hope Railroad’s fall foliage rides on a 1920s vintage train. Priceline data shows that round-trip flights average $309 per person to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and that car rentals average $84 a day.

The runner-up spot was across the country in North Lake Tahoe, which sits in both California and Nevada. Here, visitors can hike Tahoe National Forest’s Donner Pass, bike at Northstar California ski resort, or go ziplining through the colorful canopies. The closest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) in Reno, Nevada, with flights averaging $416 and rental cars for $95.

Back on the East Coast, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, came in third, most notably for its White Mountains views. The town at the base of the northeast’s highest peak was once a favorite of presidents and celebrities. Flights to the nearest airport — Portland International Jetport (PWM) in Portland, Maine, about two hours away — average $349, and rental cars cost about $95.

Rounding out the list is Albany, New York, in fourth place, where popular autumn activities include hiking Washington Park or Thacher State Park and Hudson River cruises. Stowe, Vermont, took the sixth place spot and has been dubbed New England’s color capital this time of year. Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park snagged seventh place for its more than 500 miles of hiking trails and 75 overlooks on its Skyline Drive.

Also on the list were two scenic byways. In fifth place is Idaho’s Payette River Scenic Byway, where drives and bike rides can be accompanied by dips in natural hot springs. Oregon’s 34-mile McKenzie River Scenic Byway took the eighth place with views of Willamette Valley, Cascade Mountain, and McKenzie River.

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