New England is beautiful, but stunning autumn colors don’t belong to any one region. Here are seven places beyond New England where you can get an eyeful.

We're closing in on the official first day of fall, but parts of northern New England are already reporting moderate fall colors. Check our updated map HERE.

New England is home to some of the most picturesque autumn landscapes in the country, and there’s no shortage of spots to catch the best views. Whether you’re looking for mountain views or coastal scenes, fall in the region never seems to disappoint. Here are a few must-visit destinations:

But this year, some of the most colorful displays could be in the Midwest. AccuWeather, the commercial forecasting service, said in early September that it expects especially vibrant foliage in states such as Michigan and Illinois.

While southern parts of Rhode Island and Connecticut will have peak fall colors during the week of Oct. 14, the rest of southern New England will have passed its peak by this point. When foliage passes its peak, leaves start to turn darker and duller, and often fall to the ground.

From Mount Washington to Stowe to Woodstock to Williamstown, these are the best places to see fall foliage on a road trip in New England this year.