Connectcut Fall Foliage Tours

Plan your fall trips here!

Track the progress of the foliage with the Connecticut DEP Fall Foliage Map. Another great way to get a preview of the foliage is to check out nearby webcams and traffic cameras.

Plan a weekend fall driving tour. Here are six driving loop suggestions to take in the best of Connecticut's colorful autumn scenery.

Connecticut Route 15:
City Meets Country along the Merrit Parkway in Fairfield County.

Connecticut Route 1:
Seaside Escapes enjoy the picturesque shoreline towns with lively main streets and historic landmarks

Connecticut Route 9:
River Rambles in the river valley "one of the last great places" according to the Nature Conservancy.

Connecticut Route 7:
Alive with Color Named by National Geographic Traveler as one of the most scenic driving destinations in the country, the Litchfield Hills are a top choice for leaf peeping.

Connecticut Route 169:
Step Back In Time on a National Scenic Byway of America. Route 169 winds through history, passing Colonial homesteads, stone walls, charming inns and B&Bs and untouched farm land in classic New England towns.

Tips for all leaf peepers

Fall Foliage Driving Loops

Scenic Views and Hiking Locations

Leef Peeping at the Connecticut Shoreline

From Go New England Fall Leaf Coloring Pages for kids.

An alternative to driving to see the foliage, take a boat trip down the Connecticut River on the Lady Katherine. They are offering foliage trips - which take about 2 and a half hours - on the river. Dates available: Oct 11, 13, 15, 18, 22, 25 & Nov 1. www.ladykatecruises.com