{"id":8932,"date":"2024-09-23T18:39:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T18:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/the-best-destinations-to-see-fall-foliage-without-big-crowds\/"},"modified":"2024-09-23T18:39:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T18:39:30","slug":"the-best-destinations-to-see-fall-foliage-without-big-crowds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/the-best-destinations-to-see-fall-foliage-without-big-crowds\/","title":{"rendered":"The best destinations to see fall foliage without big crowds"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As summer turns to fall, travel plans often turn from visiting the beach<\/a> to finding the best places to view autumn leaves. Leaf-peeping hot spots<\/a> are plentiful \u2014 and often teeming with people during peak color times<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This list is for you if you’d rather not fight the crowds.<\/p>\n

We’ve picked 15 lesser-known fall foliage destinations perfect for a visit between late September and mid-to-late October. From idyllic U.S. towns to stunning Croatian national parks and cozy Japanese hot spring resorts, these are the best places to see fall foliage without the big crowds who love leaf-spotting as much as you do.<\/p>\n

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Pine Creek Gorge, Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n
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