By Dmitry Cheney, I Fly First Class An easy drive from Chicago, Door County is a go-to autumn destination in the Midwest. Fall colors usually peak in mid-October. Whether you are up for hiking, biking, or relaxing on a beach, nearby Peninsula State Park has it all. With 4,000 acres, travelers will be sure to get their fill of stunning foliage. Travel to the posh ski town of Aspen during late September to see the town’s namesake trees in a display of gold. Because it’s not ski season yet, you’ll also get a great deal on a hotel. New England is famous for their magnificent fall displays. Head to the Adirondacks in New York where you can take a hot air balloon ride and view the beauty from above. The Adirondacks are also crisscrossed by 12 scenic byways, providing easy opportunities to explore on the ground. Take a road trip to the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee where the park experiences a season of several weeks as fall colors travel down the mountain sides from high elevation to low. The foliage here is so stunning thanks to the amazing diversity of deciduous trees.
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