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6 Best Leaf Peeping & Bird-Watching Destinations in New England

The fall season in New England not only provides colorful foliage to leaf-peepers but it’s also a great time for birders as the migratory species use the Atlantic Flyway stops throughout the region on their journey south.

These six destinations – one for each state – provides the best of both worlds for bird spotters, the opportunity to observe their favorite bird species amongst some of the most spectacular fall scenery anywhere in the world.

I apologize now for leaving out so many great spots. Also remember there is no set date for peak foliage viewing with any of these locations as there are many factors that dictate when its peak. I’ve tried to indicate average dates for great foliage but please don’t send me threatening letters if nature decides on other dates this year. Please share your own fall locations that I left out in the comments section at the end of the article.

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The Unique, Scenic Appeal of Acadia National Park, Maine

As one of New England’s most visually unique travel destinations, Acadia National Park is part of the National Park Service located on 108-sq. mile Mt. Desert Island slightly beyond mid-coast Maine. Easily accessible by car (a plain-looking bridge connects from the mainland in Ellsworth, Maine), Acadia features scenic rocky coast, and forested valleys, and lakes and mountains, often dramatically carved by glacial force. It’s an amazing scene, further enhanced by a salt-sea chill in the air, locals with Down East accents and, of course, the chance to eat a Maine lobster dinner at one of the many local restaurants and seafood shacks.

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