This season's fall colors were fabulous, and you can still catch glimpses of color on specific types of trees, but leap-peeping is waning. As the photo shows, our pear trees are putting on quite a show! This particular variety bursts into its full color later than most other trees. Leaves on maple, oak and elm are falling; that's great for jumping into piles of leaves; not so great for leaf-peeping! Still, Southern Vermont is a wonderful place to visit this time of year: the crowds are dwindling, the air is crisp and cool, and Manchester is ready to greet you!

Now's the time to start planning a visit to Manchester to enjoy November events! Check out Vermont.com's calendar of events, and call local restaurants for their Thanksgiving week reservations and menus.

The local forecast for this upcoming week is warmer daytime temperatures! Perfect for visiting the Manchester and Mountains region!

The fabulous weather this week is warm during the day, with crispness in the evening air. Perfect for leaf peeping, hiking in the mountains, and strolling the streets of Manchester.

More recommendations are on the way—stay tuned!

Hike the Equinox Preservation trails - from the easy Flatlanders Trail and around the Pond Loop to one that's more challenging bringing you to Robin's Nest. Or drive up Skyline Drive to see the glory of Mount Equinox. Take any chance to view the splendor that autumn is in southern Vermont.

The Manchester View is the perfect name for the property; looking out onto the Green Mountains, the colors of the changing leaves are spectacular; add a rainbow to make it almost unbelievable, but real!

The Maple Reserve in Manchester Center and Sugar Shack in Arlington are the absolute best places for all things maple including a Maple Creemee! For all things Vermont, head over to Above All Vermont in Manchester Center. Pastime Pinball is a museum and arcade all in one and is great fun for those who have played in the past and for newbies.

Although rain put a damper on outside autumn activities this past weekend, leaf colors were certainly accentuated! This season's leaf peeping has lasted longer than the previous year; looks like it will continue until at least the end of next week. It's evident in the bustling downtown Manchester Center. Now's the time to visit before all the leaves fall!

Celebrate Alpaca Jack's First Birthday at the party held at Hildene on Saturday, October 19, 11:00 am-3:00 pm! The Southern Vermont Arts Center's Halloween on the Hill is Saturday, October 26, 2:00-5:00 pm.

Our favorite restaurant currently is The Publyk House located on Route 7A (782 Harwood Hill) in Bennington, just a short half-hour drive from Manchester. Great location, attentive and friendly staff, comfortable ambience, amazing and fresh salad bar that comes with entrees and tavern choices on the menu, kids menu, and ample free parking. Perfect for special occasions, everyday dinners, and Sunday brunch!

Fall foliage is at it's peak here in southern Vermont! This week we took the drone down to the golf course and we were one again pleasantly surprised. Be sure to visit us for HarvestFest Weekend which is going down Thursday, October 10 - Monday, October 14 here at Stratton Mountain. Hope to see you then!

BrewFest and Chili Cook-Off: Saturday, 10/12
Oktoberfest: Sunday, 10/13
The North Face Race to the Summit: 10/14
VT Mountain Bike Day ($8.02 lift tickets): 10/14

HarvestFest Weekend is going down Thursday, October 10-Monday, October 14. We've got a fun weekend planned full of family-friendly, foliage-filled events and activities. Hope to see you soon!

The views of the Green Mountains here on the hill at the Manchester View are vibrant with color! While leaves are still turning on the trees below the mountain range, they are at peak on top. This is a wonderful leaf-peeping season with beautiful weather - pleasant sunny days and crisp cool evenings.

This time of year is perfect for visiting a local farmers' market for local produce, baked goods and crafted products. The Manchester Farmers' Market has moved to its new location on Routes 11/30 and takes place Thursdays from 3-9. In Dorset, the market is at HN Williams on Route 30 on Fridays from 10-2.

The view from the Hogback Mountain Scenic Overlook in Marlboro is amazing right now and should continue to be through the weekend! Vibrant orange, red and yellow leaves are everywhere you look. With a 100-mile view from the overlook, that's a lot of leaves to look at! Enjoy a cocktail from the Vermont Distillers deck and take in the sights of Peak Foliage.

Hiking trails to the fire tower at Molly Stark State Park are accessible from the distillery parking lot. Explore the abandoned Hogback Mountain Ski Area with easy and difficulty hiking trails.

Live music at the distillery with "Case of Bud" on Saturday 10/5/24 starting at 4pm.

For food - grab a burger or wrap from Wahoos in Wilmington or pizza from Beer Naked Brewery / Pizzapalooza on Hogback Mountain.

Other scenic destinations in the area include the Harriman Reservoir and Mount Snow Resort (scenic chairlift rides)

It's getting real colorful out there, that's for sure. Peak foliage is right around the corner and you do not want to miss it. Come up this weekend to see for yourself!

- HarvestFest Weekend: October 10-October 14
- Scenic Lift Rides: Every Friday-Sunday from 10AM-4:30PM
- Mountain Biking: Every Friday-Sunday from 10AM-5PM
- UTV Tours: Daily from 8AM-6PM

The Stratton Village is bustling on the weekends with tasty food options and a number of shops. Grab breakfast at Benedict's, hop on the Gondola to check out the foliage, then partake in some retail therapy to round out your day.

Autumn in Southern Vermont is coming alive with color, as the "burning bush" shows! Red is the hue of the day, while oranges and yellows are appearing, too. Speckled and sprinkled color creates life on the Green Mountain peaks.

Many varieties of crisp apples are for the picking at Mad Tom Orchard. Visit before the season ends!

This is the time of year to enjoy dining au plein air. The patio at Seasons is especially lovely with its lush landscape. Outdoor dining is also offered at Raven's Den and Crooked Ram, among others. Try the Sugar Shack in Arlington and Maple Reserve in Manchester Center for all things maple.

The Overlook Trail within the park gives a great view of fall foliage!

The Jamaica State Park Fall Festival!
October 5th from 6-8 pm

Pumpkin Painting, S'mores, Hiking, and Games!

Program is included with Camping registration or $5 state park entry fee.

All ages welcome, wheelchair accessible. A rain or shine event.

Wilmington area at the Harrimon Reservoir.

Conditions look great for the weekend with temps in upper 60s and Magic’s Black Line Tavern deck open all weekend.

Fall Foliage lift rides to Magic Mountain’s Sunshine Corner with bar and grill, plus live music from 11-4pm on Saturday 9/28. Then live music on our deck at Black Line Tavern from 5-8p!

Howdy, leaf peepers. This week we decided to head over to the Sun Bowl Base Area to see what the foliage was looking like on that side of the mountain and we were pleasantly surprised. Vibrant fall colors are filling in nicely and it's only getting better from here. Stay tuned!

- HarvestFest Weekend: October 10-October 14
- Scenic Lift Rides: Every Friday-Sunday from 10AM-4:30PM
- Mountain Biking: Every Friday-Sunday from 10AM-5PM
- UTV Tours: Daily from 8AM-6PM

The Stratton Village is bustling on the weekends with tasty food options and a number of shops. Grab breakfast at Benedict's, hop on the Gondola to check out the foliage, then partake in some retail therapy to round out your day.

Over the past week, fall colors have continued to become more and more abundant all across the resort from the access road to the summit. Leaf peeping season is upon us!

- HarvestFest Weekend: October 10-October 14
- Scenic Lift Rides: Every Friday-Sunday from 10AM-4:30PM
- Mountain Biking: Every Friday-Sunday from 10AM-5PM
- UTV Tours: Daily from 8AM-6PM

Hold tight—fresh tips are incoming!

Route 100 is looking beautiful with reds, oranges, yellows, and greens all on display.

This Saturday is Jamaica State Park's White Water Release!
Kayak the Rapids
Join Whetstone Brewing Company from 12 pm to 5 pm
Maple Tasting at 11 am
Learn about the River with The Connecticut River Conservancy at 4 pm

Check out the neighboring homestead for some great local VT goods

A number of the maples are starting to show patches of bright orange, with some red and yellow. Ash and hickory are also starting to show color. The migrating geese and flocks of turkeys are adding to the feeling of Fall in the air!

Chester's Festival on the Green is this Saturday and Sunday! It's a great community event with lots of vendors, food trucks, agricultural displays and herding demos.

Check out Farm at Williams River House for a beautifully appointed farm bnb stay, with farm to table breakfast included each morning.

The trees are beginning to show their fall colors here at southern Vermont's highest peak! Come and check them out on a Scenic Gondola Ride which are available Friday-Sunday from 10AM-4PM.

HarvestFest Weekend is going down October 10-14 at Stratton Mountain.

Foliage seems to be starting earlier this year. While still predominantly green, there can be found pockets of brilliant oranges as well as yellow. My best guess is that we'll experience an earlier than usual peak to the foliage season this year here in Southern Vermont - perhaps even before the end of the month!

Be sure to check out Harvestfest Weekend scheduled for Oct. 10-14th at Stratton Mountain Resort. Scenic gondola rides, live music, great food - they've got it all!

One of our favorite spots year-round for a great burger or sandwich is Honey Pie! Located at the junction of Rt. 100 & 30 in Rawsonville, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Also be sure to swing by H.N. Williams in Dorset for a true Vermont country store experience.

Our higher elevation tends to reach peak color before valley regions. Our mountain top is bursting with golden yellows and oranges. I would expect full color in the next week.

The Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival exudes quintessential Vermont. There you will find shepherds and fiber farmers from across the state with an amazing assortment of heirloom hand work, wool yarn, and sheep! Just one town over from Washington, the festival takes over the Tunbridge Fair Grounds. The setting could not be more perfect for this must see event on October 5-6.

It's always a pleasure to visit and drive through Quechee and Woodstock, but going during Fall Foliage is an extra special treat. It was a picture-perfect bluebird day and there are pops of color and foliage to be found throughout both towns. The best is definitely yet to come, as I would estimate the foliage to be only 20-25% peaked.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the 50th Annual Woodstock Apples and Crafts Fair and food truck festival on October 12th and 13th. Find over 100 vendors and the best foliage-themed food and drink around!

There are multiple covered bridges in the Quechee/Woodstock area that are perfect for some foliage Instagraming. If you park at the covered bridge in Quechee, be sure to take the quick walk over to Simon Pearce Flagship Store and Restaurant.

Some maple trees are already bright orange at their tops and some are even red. On a bluebird day like today foliage is already showing its promise of brilliance to come! The photo shows the front of the B&B with the tops of our huge maple trees glowing orange.

Some colors are starting the show

Open 6 days a week until October 14. Purchase tickets online for the Great Vermont Corn Maze!

Grab a bag lunch in Danville, VT - find a list of great places to eat around the boonies.