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Blue Ridge Parkway in Fall by Leslie Restivo

Asheville ‘On Track’ for a Dazzling Fall Color Display

The wide range of elevation in the Asheville region leads to a longer window of opportunity to enjoy autumn hues. The color change starts at the peaks and makes its way down the mountains, resulting in a fall color display that can last five or six weeks.

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Blue Ridge Mountains in Fall / Photo: Kayli Kirk

Fall Color in Asheville Transforms the Blue Ridge Mountains – and Those Who Explore Them

A waterfall trail with a 30-story observation tower offers a fresh vantage to view fall color, while new glamping, festivals, and craft breweries offer opportunities to ground, nourish and reconnect

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