10 AUTUMN TREASURES TO VISIT NOW

We have a beautiful collection of places to stay during your next autumn adventure. Each sits in a stunning setting, with loads of leafy colors surrounding. And each building is gorgeous in its own right. Enjoy!

1. GROVE PARK INN -- ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

Built in 1913 by Edwin Wiley Grove, the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina, is beautiful to behold. Set on sprawling grounds amidst a rolling forest, the place is absolutely perfect in the fall. Come for the colorful leaves, but you’ll stay for the Spa, the great golfing, and the numerous delicious dining options available.

2. EMPIRE HOTEL -- BATH, ENGLAND

The Empire Hotel in Bath, England features some stunning architecture. Its strange roof is meant to represent different economic classes, with a castle representing the upperclass, a house for the middle class, and a cottage for the lower class.

Owned by the Royal Navy from WWII until the 90’s, the beautiful building now serves as a wonderful backdrop for some stunning fall foliage. It is situated on Orange Grove close to both Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge.

3. HOTEL GASSERHOF -- SOUTH TYROL, ITALY

The Hotel Gasserhof in South Tyrol, Italy, is set on a gorgeous plot of land on the western slopes of Mount Plose, over 2,500 meters above sea level. It is exceptionally beautiful as the colors change in the fall.

With both charming hotel rooms and holiday apartments, geared towards longer vacations, the Gasserhof offers beautiful home base from which to explore the Dolomites. Enjoy leaf peeping, hiking and/or engaging in more wintery activities such as skiing and snowshoeing.

Afterwards, you can head to the Hotel Gasserhof Bressanone to relax in the luxurious spa.

4. BERRY MANOR INN -- ROCKLAND, MAINE

Maine is always one of the best places in the world to see autumn foliage, with large untouched swaths of land turning color all at once.

The Berry Manor Inn in Rockland, Maine is the perfect Bed & Breakfast home base for your fall colors expeditions. Rockland is a very cool small town, known as a foodie town and for its gorgeous lighthouses, so you’ve got lots of beauty in store here.

5. PARADISE INN AT MOUNT RAINIER -- ASHFORD, WASHINGTON

Known as one of the “Great Lodges of the West,” the Paradise Inn at Mount Rainier looks absolutely stunning against a backdrop of fall foliage.

Miles of trails allow for an uninterrupted experience, leading from expansive meadows to the gorgeous Nisqually Glacier.

Much of the Inn’s gorgeous wood work was completed in 1919 by German carpenter Han Fraehnke, who also built their 14 foot grandfather clock and beautiful rustic piano.

6. THE FRANCONIA INN -- FRANCONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Hampshire is an incredible fall colors destination. The Franconia Inn is the perfect place to hang out. From the east veranda, you can witness beautiful sunrises over Cannon Mountain. At the end of the day, head to the west veranda to see the sun set behind Sugar Hill.

The White Mountains are an extraordinary sight as the sugar maples and other trees strut their autumn stuff.

7. TAUGHANNOCK FARMS INN -- TRUMANSBURG, NEW YORK

The Taughannock Farms Inn, in Trumansburg, New York, is placed directly across from the entrance to Taughannock Falls State Park, the perfect fall destination.

Enjoy the inn’s original furnishings (circa 1873) inside and roam the 12 acre property outside your door. With only 22 rooms available, make sure you book early.

8. MIRROR LAKE INN -- LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK

The Mirror Lake Inn is a luxurious accommodation on Lake Placid where you can see some primo super-colorful fall foliage.

Beyond its visual grandeur, the Inn will keep you beautifully fed. Enjoy its marvelous way with produce from local farms, herbs from its own herb garden, and its famous autumn morning Adirondack Flapjacks with hot maple syrup.

9. THE SONNENALP HOTEL -- VAIL, COLORADO

The Sonnenalp Hotel, in Vail, Colorado, is one of the best. Of course it’s divine during ski season, but during autumn it is in the middle of leaf-peeping heaven.

The hotel has been in the same family for four generations. The family’s ranch in Bavaria served as its design inspiration.

Enjoy its Finnish spa and cozy interior after your day’s adventures.

10. RIPPLECOVE LAKEFRONT HOTEL & SPA -- RIPPLECOVE, CANADA

The Ripplecove Lakefront Hotel & Spa, in Ripplecove, Canada, is perfectly placed on a private peninsula which juts out into Lake Massawippi. Enjoy a mind-boggling view from your balcony.

After a day of leaf-peeping, enjoy some time at the lovely spa, aptly named “Arboressence.” Then enjoy the fruits of the hotel’s wine cellar. It wins a Wine Spectator Award each year for its collection.

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PHOTO CREDITS:

1. Photo: Courtesy of the Grove Park Inn. View from the Grove Park Inn. Asheville, North Carolina.
2. Photo: Courtesy of the Grove Park Inn. The Grove Park Inn. Asheville, North Carolina.
3. Photo: Courtesy of Bath UK Tourism. Empire Hotel. Bath, England.
4. Photo: Courtesy of Hotel Gasserhof. Hotel Gasserhof. South Tyrol, Italy.
5. Photo: by Kay Gaensler. Berry Manor Inn. Rockland, Maine.
6. Photo: by Steve Brown. Paradise Inn at Mount Rainier. Ashford, Washington.
7. Photo: Courtesy of the Franconia Inn. The Franconia Inn. Franconia, New Hampshire.
8. Photo: by Mitch Barrie. Taughannock Farms Inn. Trumansburg, New York.
9. Photo: by Diane Cordell. Mirror Lake Inn. Lake Placid, New York.
10. Photo: Courtesy of the Sonnenalp Hotel. The Sonnenalp Hotel. Vail, Colorado.
11. Photo: Courtesy of Colliers Canada. Ripplecove Lakefront Hotel & Spa. Ripplecove, Canada.
12. Photo: Courtesy of the Sonnenalp Hotel. View from the Sonnenalp Hotel in Autumn. Vail, Colorado.