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Fall is right around the corner, the time of year when the weather starts too cool down, days become shorter and leaves begin to transform into vibrant orange, yellow and red hues. Fortunately for people who make a hobby out of viewing the autumnal changes, those vivid blooms can be found all around the country — including in North Carolina.
SmokyMountains.com compiled a list of the best places in each state to view the colorful transformation, the must-visit destinations every nature lover should check out to catch watch the fall foliage fully unfold before the winter. According to the site, the three best places in North Carolina to see fall foliage are Biltmore Estate, Hanging Rock State Park and Goose Creek State Park.
Here's what the site had to say about the scenic fall nature views at Biltmore Estate:
"Although the Gilded Age mansion always proves interesting to explore, it's the grounds across Biltmore Estate that should get your attention in the fall months. You can start at the walled garden full of colorful chrysanthemums before enjoying the autumn scenes reflected in the bass pond. Then, you can get an overhead view by climbing up the spiral staircase of the Observatory for a view off the rooftop. If you still need to satisfy your cravings for fall colors, hike through the 22 miles of trails across the grounds to see native maple, dogwood, and sourwood trees in all their glory. The ferns and woody shrubs add to the drama, as do all the fall grasses and perennials showing off their vivid hues."
Check out the full report at SmokyMountains.com to see more about the destinations around the country with the best fall foliage.