These mountain towns deliver the ultimate fall foliage getaway

With cool temperatures and colorful leaves as a springboard for hiking, biking, and kayaking, the best mountain towns in the U.S. feel especially welcoming in the fall months. The fresh air builds an appetite for autumn treats, too, especially when you throw in apple picking, corn mazes, and Halloween vibes for good measure.

If you're in the mood for a fall getaway where crimson, gold, and pumpkin-colored leaves take center stage, then pack your sweater and get ready for some high-altitude leaf-peeping. In America's most scenic mountain towns, the hotels are cozy and the trees are ablaze with fall foliage this time of year.

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Perched in the shadow of New Hampshire's towering Presidential Range, Gorham boasts a wide mix of tree species that give great color as the leaves change in the fall, making it one of the best fall foliage getaways in New England. The carriage roads of Gorham's Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center are bordered with fluffy ferns and crunchy leaves in a rainbow of autumnal hues, a paradise for bikers and hikers. Frosty weather tends to arrive early in this…

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