Boston is at its most beautiful in the fall.

Foliage. Boston is at its most beautiful in the fall. As the leaves turn, Boston's parks put on an unforgettable show, complementing the historic architecture. A walk along the city's Freedom Trail now doubles as a foliage tour. It's a great time to visit Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace, as the crowds thin out, but the weather is still pleasant.

Pass by Willard Brook State Forest, a Massachusetts state park with acres of classic New England woods and a beautiful, babbling brook. See a variety of taverns, churches, farms, and apple orchards, all set against a backdrop of stunning fall color.

Pickup and drop-off 4/5. Oct 04, Stop at Nickerson State Park for the perfect fall picnic spot. 9. Essex Coastal Scenic Byway. Flickr/MOTT.

Attractions Parks and gardens Jamaica Plain.

This North Shore scenic route will take you through 14 coastal towns and past some of the best foliage north of Boston. You’ll drive by colonial architecture, historic sites and plenty of colorful trees.

With forest covering three-quarters of the state and the highest percentage of maple trees in the country, it’s easy to see why. 12 New England Fairs to Visit This Fall With their giant pumpkins and tractor pulls, livestock exhibits and deep-fried whoopie pies, these New.

Native and introduced/cultivated trees that occur in Massachusetts according to The Sibley Guide to Trees.