Fall in the Lakes Region HOME » EXPLORE BY SEASON » AUTUMN Fall may very well be the most spectacular time to visit the Lakes Region, as the annual display of fall foliage continues to attract visitors to the Lakes Region from across the country.  For those who live in the deep south and have never seen a hillside of brilliant red, orange and gold, the photos we have may seem phony and just plain unreal, but we can assure you that what is in the photos is what was in the viewfinder.  To see out collection of Lakes Region fall foliage at its finest, click here. Unfortunately, our digital camera failed to accurately capture some wide shots of the hills and mountains at peak, so those photos have been excluded  The Epson line of cameras 2seems to fail when it comes to color reproduction at great distances, as such, many of our photos are close ups or shots on individual trees. It's more than enough to give you an idea of what it's like, but remember, no camera will ever be a substitute for seeing things with your own eyes. Fall foliage seekers who choose the Lakes Region as their home base will enjoy accommodation rates that are often less expensive than if you were to head up north.  Contrary to popular belief, the foliage in the northern half of the state is no better than any other part of the state, or New England for that matter. In our opinion, the best spots seem to be just south of the White Mountains at the northernmost tip of the Lakes Region.  As you head further north, the number of bright foliage trees seems to drop slightly and you tend find more Beech and Coniferous trees, neither of which produces fall color. For more information on Fall Foliage, including a map of peak viewing times, some ways to preserve leaves, a list of scenic drives, photography tips, answers as to why the leaves change, current foliage reports, and the option to post your own foliage observations, click here for the WeirsOnline.com fall foliage center. Toward the end of September, the Lakes Region receives its first frost and the temperatures begin to tumble.  Although it can remain warm right up mid October, more often than not, you'll probably need a sweater.  High temperatures range from the 70's in September to the mid 40's by November.  Nighttime lows will range from the lower 40's in September to the 20's in November. One of the biggest fall events occurs in September, although technically it falls during summer, for a tourism area, summer ends at Labor Day. This event is the Nascar Racing at the New Hampshire International Speedway.  Much the same as the July races, the September races are notorious for filling the areas lodging establishments up to eight months in advance, as as many as 100,000 people fill the central portion of New Hampshire. There are many other events and things to do in the fall, you can get a listing of your other options by clicking here. Well there you have it, a brief rundown of fall in the Lakes Region. To get a feel for the rest of what there is to do, return to the homepage of this website and continue exploring.