travel1 Posted July 7, 2008 #1 Share Posted July 7, 2008 We are going to book a cruise out of Boston in late September. Can someone tell me the best weeks for fall colors. I know it depends somewhat on the weather? Thanks. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted July 7, 2008 #2 Share Posted July 7, 2008 The fall colors are unpredictable. Last year fall was late and was not yet in full color in the Boston area at Columbus day. However, things might be different in the Canadian ports. Perhaps someone will speak to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobnatt Posted July 7, 2008 #3 Share Posted July 7, 2008 We are going to book a cruise out of Boston in late September. Can someonetell me the best weeks for fall colors. I know it depends somewhat on the weather? Thanks. Jerry For New England meaning MA, NH, Vt, upstate NY and CT the best colors typically occur around Columbus Day. More northerly locations such as Canada and Maine could be a week or two earlier. However, it is variable depending on weather, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva21 Posted July 9, 2008 #4 Share Posted July 9, 2008 It does depend on the weather. A hot, dry summer means that the fall colors will start early, usually early to mid September and be past their prime by Columbus Day. A cool, wet summer means that fall color takes a bit longer to arrive and the leaves don't really start changing until late September and can linger through most, if not all, of October. So far, we're having a very hot, dry summer here in Boston, so I would expect mid-September to be full of color for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulybellsea Posted July 14, 2008 #5 Share Posted July 14, 2008 We've been on two Canada/New England cruises and have never once seen any colors. On the first trip, we were on Princess leaving New York Harbor on 9/11. It got to be a joke and finally one of the friends we made brought me a handful of dead leaves. (We're from the South.) The 2nd cruise was mid-September but again, no Fall colors. It didn't matter as we thoroughly enjoyed both of the trips! In Boston, don't miss eating at "Ye Old Oyster House" on the Freedom Walk. It's the oldest restaurant in the US and has the most delicious clam chowder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted July 14, 2008 #6 Share Posted July 14, 2008 If seeing the Fall colors is important to you I would go in October. There is a chance you'll see them in September, but more unlikely. I would go second half of October. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzor Posted July 14, 2008 #7 Share Posted July 14, 2008 We've been on two Canada/New England cruises and have never once seen any colors. On the first trip, we were on Princess leaving New York Harbor on 9/11. It got to be a joke and finally one of the friends we made brought me a handful of dead leaves. (We're from the South.) The 2nd cruise was mid-September but again, no Fall colors. It didn't matter as we thoroughly enjoyed both of the trips! In Boston, don't miss eating at "Ye Old Oyster House" on the Freedom Walk. It's the oldest restaurant in the US and has the most delicious clam chowder. I have to agree with Keith, if you are looking for fall colors you have to go in fall. Mid September is still summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbarah33 Posted July 15, 2008 #8 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I also agree with them; if you want to be sure and see at least some decent fall color; be it at peak, the start or the end, your best shot is October. You may find a few random trees in September but to really see New England at it's finest you would be better off waiting a few more weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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