Discover the best of fall in Massachusetts
Discover the best of fall in Massachusetts
Stunning foliage, crisp weather, and harvest bounties await.
Mount Sugarloaf
Scenic drives offer incredible opportunities for leaf peeping
Massachusetts has almost 3 million acres of forests, and they come to life each fall with beautiful blazes of vibrant colors. Plan your next road trip down one of our manyscenic bywaysthat criss cross the state and take in the beautiful views. From theMohawk Trail's iconic hairpin turnto theBattle Road Scenic Byway through Revolutionary Valley, there's an abundance of fascinating history, small town hidden gems, and huge swaths of forests waiting to be explored.
Check out our guide to planning your Massachusetts fall foliage adventure.
Cape Cod Cranberry Harvest. Photo by Allison Richards
Go crazy for cranberries
With over 13,000 acres of cranberry fields, this native plant turns huge areas of the state red each fall, especially inSoutheastern Massachusetts,Plymouth County, andCape Cod. During the fall cranberry harvest, the fields are flooded so that the buoyant berries detach from the plants and float to the surface for easer harvesting. Many farms offer cranberry bog tours in September and October, and local farmstands and restaurants offer delectable treats featuring the unique fruit.
Find a cranberry experience for your fall itinerary.
Westport Farmers Market
Enjoy farm fresh local flavors
Across Massachusetts farms are busy harvesting fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the season. Stop by afall farmers marketto stock up on local produce and handmade jams, cheeses, honey, crafts, and more. Check out afarm-to-table restaurant, focusing on seasonal flavors and chefs' creative visions. Head to alocal fair, such as the iconic Big E or Topsfield Fairs to see prizewinning produce including giant pumpkins, enjoy rides and game, and sample local food favorites.
Find tons of inspiration to plan your perfect fall getaway in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Events
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12–13
Western Mass | Northampton | Celebrate the flavors of fall at theTaste of Northamptonwith local food and drinks, live music, and family-friendly activities.
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North of Boston | Lowell | Watch creativity in motion at theLowell Kinetic Sculpture Race, a free, family-friendly fall spectacle featuring imaginative human-powered sculptures racing through Lowell and tackling obstacles along the way.
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Greater Boston | Wakefield | Get cozy and welcome sweater season with Life Love Cheese'sFall Cheese & Apple Tasting, featuring six artisanal cheeses paired with local apples and samples of autumnal wines and ciders.
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South of Boston | Middleboro | Toast to cranberry season atCranberries & Cocktailsat Benson's Pond, where you can stroll the bogs at sunset, sip botanical craft cocktails, savor local bites, and soak up the magic of a New England fall harvest.
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Cape Cod & the Islands | Hyannis | Celebrate Cape Cod's creative community atLove Local Fest, a free waterfront festival featuring 75+ local makers, artists, farmers, small businesses, and live entertainment.
OCT
3–4
Central Mass | Princeton | Raise a stein and celebrate fall at Wachusett Mountain'sOktoberfest, featuring German and local craft beers, live oompah music, tasty eats, festive competitions, local crafters, and scenic foliage views.