What is America's most iconic autumn city?

[citylover94]

Boston isn't exactly lacking trees in the city. There are tons of tree lined streets that are gorgeous during fall right in the heart of the city.

South End

Back Bay

Beacon Hill

[lrfox]

Originally Posted by coconada

Boston itself is too dense to have a large amount of tree coverage and fall foilage. However, the surrounding Boston suburbs as well the New England region in general, is possibly the most "Autumn-y" place in America.

I think Boston has plenty of trees in/around the core, and especially so in the the outer neighborhoods. Not just mature tree-lined streets (and there are plenty of those), but the Boston Common, Commonwealth Avenue Mall (and entire Emerald Necklace), along the Charles (which, combined with rowers at the Head of the Charles, is probably Boston's signature Fall image), Greenway, etc. are all very verdant sections within the urban core. That said, I wouldn't rank Boston itself higher than any other Northeastern or Midwestern city like New York, Philly, Chicago, etc. All look wonderful in fall colors.

Boston is consistently mentioned, in my opinion, due to it's being the "hub" of New England and it's affiliation with Northern New England (ME, NH, VT), and the smaller villages and towns throughout MA that really kind of fit the stereotypical "Fall" scenery. There's a reason why all of the mountain roads in Vermont are clogged with MA plates this time of year.

[Oistrakh12]

Boston is really beautiful in the fall .

[TheProf]

Cleveland, esp with the lake and parks, is beautiful. And if you should every ride the New England/England country side-ish Chagrin Valley just east of the city during the fall/leaves change, you won't want to leave.