The red and yellow colouring of the leaves in North America is more intense than in Europe, and the scientific reason for this is apparently something to do with the difference in the way the temperature drops during the autumn period. 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. 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 given here have been checked. US7 and nearby roads in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts - highly recommended. The Algoma Central Railroad's Agawa Canyon trip which runs north from Sault Ste Marie is also said to be good for seeing the colours. The Province of Quebec is famous for its autumn colours because of the sugar maple trees. US7 and nearby roads - highly recommended.