The ranking, part of USA Today's 2025 10Best Readers' Choice Awards released Wednesday, recognizes destinations that draw hundreds of thousands of leaf-peepers annually. The 34.5-mile Kancamagus Highway continues to offer spectacular foliage viewing through the heart of the White Mountain National Forest. New England dominated the fall rankings, with Burlington, Vermont also earning the tenth spot among the best places to visit in fall. Michigan's Upper Peninsula claimed the overall top spot for fall foliage destinations. For Boston-area residents, the White Mountains offer world-class autumn colors just a few hours north, making this weekend getaway destination more accessible than ever.