It's a New England Thing: Fall Foliage, Pumpkin Fests, Museums & Tours, Including Connecticut

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New England is known for their beautiful foliage in the autumn months. There is no place I'd rather be than in Connecticut during the crisp days of October. Actually, all six of the New England states have something special to behold in the Autumn months.

Whether it be Massachusetts or Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire, oh and we can't forget Rhode Island, all stunning in their own way. Here are four New England destinations, where you can travel and take in all the gorgeous Fall Foliage as well enjoy pumpkin fests, museums, tours and more from the New England website.

Let's start with Kent Falls State Park in Kent, Connecticut. If you want to enjoy your Autumn days outdoors, walking trails and taking in the most beautiful Fall Folliage, then this is the place for you! ''A bench-spotted trail winds up the slope beside Kent Falls, where visitors can take in a series of cascades and pools. Park facilities include picnic tables and grills, which can be found dotted among open fields.''

You may also want to stop at the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta in Damariscotta, Maine. This is an attraction like no other! ''Every Columbus Day weekend, Damariscotta celebrates its annual Pumpkinfest and Regatta. Main events include a pumpkin parade, pumpkin boat races, and a crane-assisted pumpkin smashing! If that’s not enough to make you want to visit, let us also remind you that Damariscotta ranks among the prettiest coastal towns in Maine!''

I can't go any further without mentioning the Hildene Manchester Village in Vermont. This place is not only a lovely village to tour, but it packs in a lot of wealth of history! ''Many presidents have visited Manchester over the years, but it was Lincoln’s family who made the village a second home. A visit here must include a stop at the 412-acre estate created by Robert Todd Lincoln, the president’s only son to live to adulthood. Plan to spend several hours between the Welcome Center, the 24-room mansion and gardens, Hildene Farm, and the 12-plus miles of walking trails.''

Lastly, you have to make a stop at the Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island, for a truly memorable Autumnal experince. ''Famed for its mid-September Harvest Fair, this 1790s saltwater farm is a favorite for photographers well into October, when marsh grass in the Mill Gut turn bronze and the maples still glow in Bristol, Rhode Island. Staff in period dress work inside and out and mind the heritage breed sheep, cows, and multi-colored “Dung” chickens.''