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Where to see fall foliage this weekend

The destinations with the best color expected this weekend and next, grouped by region so you can find a drive that works for you.

This weekend, Oct 10–11

Top picks in each region, ranked by expected viewing score.

South Central

Still mostly green here. The first destinations in this region typically peak around October 24.

Next weekend, Oct 17–18

Top picks in each region, ranked by expected viewing score.

How these picks are made

We track 161 fall foliage destinations across the lower 48. For each one, the Leaves.com forecast estimates how far along the color will be on Saturday and Sunday and gives it a viewing score from 0 to 100, combining how much of the canopy has turned, how many leaves are still on the trees, and how much color the area can produce. The top-scoring destinations in each region appear above, and the list updates itself every day.

These are typical-year estimates, not live reports. A warm September, drought, or an early hard freeze can shift peak by a week or more, so check a local report before a big trip. Next weekend’s picks are the ones to use for booking a room; this weekend’s are best for a day trip.

Check a specific place

Search any city or ZIP code in the lower 48 to see today’s color and a five‑week outlook.