Explore fall cabins and vacation rentals

Satisfy your autumn wanderlust
Drone shot of a lake in the Adirondacks alongside vacation rentals.
Cool Ridge Town Home located in Dillon, CO

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Best fall vacation spots, from the mountains to the shore

Cooler temps, fewer crowds, popping colors—there are plenty of reasons why autumn is a favorite (and stunning) time to travel. Whether you want to see postcard-perfect autumn leaves or squeeze in one last sun-kissed beach day, we’ve rounded up the best fall vacation spots for every type of traveler.

white home in palm springs with outdoor pool and mountain views

FEATURED FALL GETAWAY

Palm Springs, California

Those sunny days by the pool aren’t over yet, especially in the desert where autumn temperatures hover at a comfortable low 80s—perfect for sunset hikes, outdoor nightcaps, and Modernism Week.

Family-friendly fall vacations

Fall breaks are the perfect opportunity for a mini family vacation packed with outdoor adventures.

Book a cozy cabin rental for your fall getaway

Fall leaves, hot cocoa, crackling fireplace—you get the picture. It’s time to cue the cozy.

body of water in jackson hole beside golden tree with mountain views in the fall

BEST SEPTEMBER VACATION SPOT

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Autumn’s brilliant hues bring out the dramatic ruggedness of the Tetons, especially when reflected on Jackson Lake. Cool bonus: Get your cameras ready for sightings of migrating bison, elk, and pronghorns.

Mountain stream in a canyon valley at Zion National Park

BEST OCTOBER VACATION SPOT

Zion National Park

In the fall, Zion’s golden yellow cottonwoods, oaks, and aspen trees are a striking spectacle against the park’s red sandstone cliffs. The leaf colors change first at high elevation and work their way down, so expect a long season of leaf peeping.

Lounge chairs on a the beach under palm trees overlooking the ocean with a dock in the foreground at a vacation rental in Belize,

BEST NOVEMBER VACATION SPOT

Belize

Autumn travel in Belize is one of the country’s best-kept secrets. Not only does it mark the end of rainy season, the weather is still warm and the beaches are less crowded. Spend fall snorkeling, cave tubing, and ziplining through rainforests.

Vacation rentals with a noteworthy fireplace

Staying warm and cooking s’mores with family and friends—that’s something to get fired up about.

Vacation rentals with a private hot tub

A crisp autumn night and a soak in your private hot tub. Autumn never felt so good.

cozy living space of nantucket home with light brick fireplace, a dining table set for dinner, and clean kitchen

FEATURED VACATION RENTAL FOR A LARGE GROUP

Sea Lyon

Nantucket, Massachusetts

At this idyllic Nantucket home, you’ll watch as the autumn leaves fall while gathered around the firepit or enjoying a large family dinner at your outdoor dining table.

Browse these lake cabins perfect for fall

Not much can top a fall cabin. Except for a fall cabin on the lake—especially those with wraparound porches, private docks, and cozy fireplaces.

Fall beach vacation destinations

Quiet, balmy beach days with no crowds and no traffic. That’s the joy of a beach getaway during the fall shoulder season.

FEATURED FALL BEACH GETAWAY

Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Autumn is a season of contrasts here, with bright gold foliage, a vibrant blue ocean, and scarlet red cranberry bogs. Discover spectacular leaf peeping along the historic Route 6A.

bright golds and greens of fall leaves surround a river with a gently sloping mountain in the background

NATIONAL PARK TO VISIT THIS FALL

Rocky Mountain National Park

The Rockies are stunning year-round, but when the aspens turn crimson and gold it makes leaf-peeping season downright magical. Even better: You’ll spot hundreds of migrating elk.

aerial view of cabin in vermont in the fall

FEATURED LEAF PEEPING DESTINATION

Vermont

Each year, Vermont’s forests and trees put on a fiery display of reds, oranges, and golds, stretching from bucolic hills to staggering mountain peaks, to reflective lakes.

Where to go for the best leaf peeping in Colorado

Come autumn, Colorado’s mountainsides and expansive vistas transform into vivid yellows, golds, oranges, and reds across the state. Here’s where you’ll find peak leaf-peeping.

homes scattered throughout asheville with mountains in the background at sunset

FEATURED ROMANTIC GETAWAY THIS FALL

Asheville, North Carolina

Follow your heart (and the trail of autumn leaves) to cozy mountain cabins and scenic mountain drives to see dramatic displays of fall foliage.

Best fall vacations in the South

Fall travel inspiration