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Prettiest Fall Foliage Villages in Vermont

Vermont recently declared itself home of the World’s Best Foliage. With forest covering three-quarters of thestate and the highest percentage of maple trees in the country, it’s easy to see why. “No one does foliage betterthan Vermont,” said Governor Peter Shumlin. Here are ten of the prettiest fall foliage villages in Vermont.

Peacham, Vermont

PEACHAMThe white spire of the Congregational Church stands out amid the blazing orange, red and yellow leavesbedecking the hills around this teeny Northeast Kingdom village – population 731 – settled in 1776.

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Manchester, VT

MANCHESTERNestled at the foot of Mount Equinox in the picturesque Battenkill River Valley, the town is a favorite for fallfoliage lovers who also crave fine dining, luxe accommodations, golf and shopping galore.visitmanchestervt.com (http://visitmanchestervt.com/)

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Woodstock, VT

WOODSTOCKPeak foliage colors light the hills surrounding the Green, the town’s manicured central square rimmed withhistoric 18th and 19th century homes and white-spired churches near the winding Ottauquechee River.woodstockvt.com (http://woodstockvt.com)

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Foliage surrounding the Warren Covered Bridge in Warren, VT

WARRENA covered bridge, waterfall and historic rural village with an old-timey general store provide the quintessentialNew England setting for foliage aficionados in the Mad River Valley.warrenvt.org (http://www.warrenvt.org/)

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Dorset, VT

DORSETMaple-covered hillsides attract visitors to this quiet and historic community – chartered in 1761 – tucked into thetranquil landscape of southern Vermont. Marble extracted from former quarries that are now popular swimmingholes adorns the all-marble church on the village green.dorsetvt.com (http://www.dorsetvt.com/)

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Newfane, VT

NEWFANEFederal, Greek Revival and Victorian architecture line the streets and town common of this village in southernVermont, where the covered Williamsville Bridge highlights the bucolic and vibrant autumn landscape north ofBrattleboro.newfanevt.com (http://newfanevt.com/)

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STOWEFlaming red, orange and yellow foliage enliven Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak, towering above thishistoric and vibrant community known for its outdoor recreation, boutique accommodations and places to dine.Located in a fertile valley in the north-central region, Stowe is so much more than skiing and snow.gostowe.com (http://www.gostowe.com/)

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