Lake Champlain, Vermont

The waters of Lake Champlain are fringed with a technicolor coat of scarlets, burgundies, oranges, and golds that blanket the surrounding Adirondack and Green Mountains.

How to experience it: Sunsets on the lake are particularly breathtaking. Book a seasonal dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen — when you can enjoy the display over live music, drinks, and a multi-course meal.