Naturally the trees turn colour first in the north. Although New England has the reputation for being the best region for autumn foliage, many other forested areas of the USA and Canada can compete with it. The USA's numerous National Forests are obvious areas to explore for autumn foliage displays. Accommodation may need to be reserved well in advance in the most popular areas of New England. Newspapers often publish articles and maps showing the best areas for seeing autumn foliage at the appropriate time of the year, and in some cases this information also appears on their web sites.
Some states also have telephone numbers for information.
Not all the web site addresses listed here have been checked. US7 and nearby roads in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts - highly recommended. By all reports, the fall foliage display in Algonquin Provincial Park is excellent. The maple trees are at their best at the end of September or early October. The aspens, tamaracks and red oaks reach their peak in the middle or end of October.