A guide to fall colors in New England, including maps and forecasts for Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Boston.

It's officially fall in New England. And if you're looking for colorful foliage this season, a new USA Today report says three spots in the region are among the best destinations to check out the changing leaves.

New England is home to some of the most picturesque autumn landscapes in the country, and there’s no shortage of spots to catch the best views. Whether you’re looking for mountain views or coastal scenes, fall in the region never seems to disappoint. Here are a few must-visit destinations:

One spot is in Massachusetts. The post 3 of the best places to see fall foliage in America are in New England, according to USA Today readers appeared first on Boston.com.

The current foliage map is literally all green. It is not that unusual for mid-September, but typically, by now, we start to see changing colors in the northernmost areas of New England.

We're closing in on the official first day of fall, but parts of northern New England are already reporting moderate fall colors. Check our updated map HERE.

We officially entered Fall this past Sunday and it’s certainly been feeling a little cooler the past few days, meaning you’ll soon see Fall foliage. Meteorologist Catie McNeil looks at the best places to do some leaf peeping across New England.

After looking at all the data, the team found that Portland, Maine, reigns supreme as the coziest of all. "Portland showcased the most intense fall foliage overall, with an average of 3.7 inches of rain during fall and a seasonal temperature of 51°F," the findings revealed.

Summer is officially over and the vibrant fall colors that dazzle leaf-peeping enthusiasts are nearly upon us.

Usually considered the king of fall foliage, New England is expected to have a "typical" leaf-peeping season. Upstate N.Y.'s forecast, however, is much more vibrant.