Fall Foliage
In The Smoky Mountains

If you’re thinking about an epic trip this fall, you’ve got to consider the Great Smoky Mountains. From September through November, the region transforms as the foliage takes on brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s a natural spectacle that you should not miss. 

The fall colors start high on the mountains in September and then slowly move down to the lower spots by November. It’s like the autumn leaves put on a show that lasts for weeks, changing bit by bit – so amazing to see!

It’s not just a handful of trees, either. Imagine evergreens mixed in with over a hundred types of trees, all changing colors. It’s like a natural kaleidoscope.

Watch for the maples, oaks, hickories, and sourwoods. They’re the real showstoppers with their fiery reds and golden hues. And you might even get to see some late-blooming wildflowers, like asters and gentians, making it a picture-perfect view. 

With all those incredible colors, flowers still blooming, and the endless stunning views, the Smokies are among the best places for a memorable fall trip.