Plan an autumn road trip through some of the United States' most picturesque places to take advantage of the weather and scenery. Travel through the mountains of the Northeast in the fall to see the leaves turning color, phrazle or drive south to the Gulf Coast for sunny skies and seaside vistas. Find the ideal fall vacation with these 14 itineraries through some of the most beautiful states in the nation.

Even while New England is where most people's minds go when they hear "fall foliage," the South also has some stunning displays. Beautiful fall foliage without the biting cold of the north may be seen on a road trip through Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains.

Start your journey in the north on the Russell Brasstown Scenic Byway, which winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and beside the Chattahoochee River. Visit Helen, a mountain hamlet styled like a Bavarian village, and Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest natural point and the best place to take in the fall colors. The historic mountain village of Clayton also has art, boutiques, and restaurants. Enjoy Georgia Wine Country or go for a stroll in the adjacent Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The Tallulah Gorge State Park is located to the east, and it has a gorge that has been cut by the Tallulah River 1,000 feet deep over the course of millions of years.

There is much to do in the autumn in the country's smallest state, and you won't have to go far to get to any of them. In Portsmouth, you may visit Rail Explorers to take a pedal-powered vehicle on a 90-minute trip along old railroad lines. Then, after seeing Bristol's ancient homes like Blithewold, travel down Rhode Island's Brewery Trail, a network of dozens of pubs and taverns set back from the state's major thoroughfares. When in Pawtucket, stop by Foolproof Brewing Company for a drink and a tour of the facility to learn more about the brewing process.