Cooler weather bringsautumn colors galore.
And one of the most popular fall pastimes is to take a trip toview the changing leaves.
Train travel offers an alternative thats often more affordable, without the hassle of crowded airports orflight delays.
Though New England grabs the most attention, youll find plenty of other festive foliage shows around the country.
Youll find fall foliage train tours and other special excursions in many states.
Weve assembled some of the best options for a day trip or weekend getaway.
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Dont forget to snap a photo at the famous Mount Washington Summit sign.
The railway follows the Naugatuck River and crosses the 142-foot-high Thomaston Dam.
Tickets start at $24 for adults and $22 for people age 65-plus.
Tickets start at $22 for adults, $21 for those 65-plus.
The Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad offers three train tours to view those colors.
Its one-hour Fall Foliage Train Ride costs $23 for adults.
An up-to-90-minute Pumpkin Express (adults $25) operates only Oct. 19-20.
During the narrated, 16-mile, 70-minute ride, you will travel along the curves of the Lehigh River.
Tickets start at $22 for adults for a standard coach seat.
From Oct. 1 through Nov. 3, theres a 45-minute autumn leaf tour.
Choose from seating on open-air flatcars or standard coaches.
