Michigan’s U.P. Voted Best Fall Colors in America

Michigan's incredible fall colors are now on display! While there are plenty of amazing spots to check out the changing leaves in the Mitten State, one is getting national recognition for its spectacular fall foliage!

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In a new USA Today 10best poll, twenty destinations were chosen by experts as ideal spots for leaf peeping in the U.S. It was then put up to a public vote to determine the top ten. The Michigan location up for the honor took the top spot last year...

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And once again—Michigan's Upper Peninsula is being declared the best spot for fall foliage in the country.

The U.P.'s 7 million acres of forest along the shores of three different Great Lakes make it ideal for scenic fall views.

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USA Today points out that it's got 10 fall color routes that cover about 1,500 miles, so there are plenty of opportunities for colorful autumn drives.

According to uptravel.com, peak fall color season in the U.P. is usually the last week of September and the first two weeks of October.

Pure Michigan lists these six scenic stops in particular to check out fall colors:

Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Paradise
Fayette Historic State Park in Garden
Threefold Vine Winery in Stephenson
Kitch-iti-kipi in Manistique
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon
Brockway Mountain Drive in Copper Harbor

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Fall in the Mitten State is glorious time. There's apple picking, pumpkin carving, hayrides, all the animals you'll spot like deer and migratory birds—and of course the stunning fall colors.

The Upper Peninsula is often mentioned in national rankings as one of the most beautiful spots for fall foliage in the country, but truly, Autumn beauty abounds across the entire state.

Sure, we'd all love take a few hours and go on a scenic drive (or head to a fall chairlift ride) but sometimes you just can't getaway. Here are more than 30 photos of fall around Michigan for those times when you're stuck inside. Spot anywhere you've been?

Gallery Credit: Janna

Source: Michigan Location Wins Best Fall Colors in America Again

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