"According to Bill Wade, executive director of the Association of National Park Rangers, driving from Front Royal, Virginia to Gatlinburg, Tennessee is one of the best ways to see fall colors. The route will take you through Shenandoah National Park, along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and into the Great Smokies — with plenty of charming stops and unforgettable sights on the way. 'Foliage changes would start in Shenandoah in early to mid-October and ‘move’ south into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in late October,' he says. If you’re within driving distance of Shenandoah National Park and want to time your visit as fall colors peak, follow the park on Instagram or check in on the Fall Broadcast each week to determine the best time to go." - Travel + Leisure Editors
