Bright Fall Colors Light up the Hills of Kentucky

All across the beautiful state of Kentucky, Mother Nature's annual fall color show is showing hints of what's to come this year. Though many consider New England to be the country's primary fall foliage destination, there are a number of reasons to plan a fall escape to Kentucky's colorful countryside instead.  Here, you'll find vast swathes of forested land, making Kentucky one of the best places in the country to view fall's colorful display.  In fact, nearly 47 percent of Kentucky's land is covered in such forests, all with 175 different species of trees to enjoy during the crisp fall months.  Book a getaway at any of our Kentucky Inns, and come enjoy the vibrant shades of red, the fiery blaze of orange, and the bright pops of yellow and gold this fall.  

As early as September, you'll find fall colors peeking out of the higher elevations of the eastern mountains.  The pops of red, orange, and yellow gradually work their way down the mountains and to the west, peaking sometime during mid-late October, and sometimes extending all the way into November.  Getting out in the mountains for a hike or scenic bike ride is a great way to see fall's splendor, and scenic drives through the countryside can be a visually rewarding experience. Kentucky's Tourism Website has a comprehensive guide to the fall colors, but here are our favorite places to marvel in the wonders of fall:

• Enjoy a Scenic Drive through Daniel Boone National Forest. At the northern end of this popular stretch of hardwood, you'll find the stunning Red River Gorge and the Zilpo Scenic Byways. Down south, the Wilderness Road Heritage Highway passes through some heavily wooded and mountainous terrain that will surely display Kentucky's fall colors at their best.
  
• Drive the Woodlands Trace National Scenic Byway in Western Kentucky.
  
• Travel Kentucky by rail on the Big South Fork Scenic Railway.
  
• Stroll through the incredible trails at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. Colorful fall displays from a variety of trees, including maples, dogwoods, magnolias, conifers, cypresses, hollies, beeches and buckeyes will delight your senses.
  
• Explore the fall colors at one of Kentucky's incredible state parks, including Mammoth Cave National Park, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, and Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.

No matter how you choose to enjoy fall in Kentucky, do so knowing you have the comfort of Kentucky's finest Bed and Breakfasts to go home to.  You will find B&B's ranging from small quaint log cabins and farm settings, to classic mansions and historic inns, each waiting to share with you their special share of Kentucky's warm hospitality and adventurous spirit.  Use our helpful tool to find a Bed and Breakfast near your favorite areas, and book your fall getaway to beautiful Kentucky today!