45 Beautiful Fall Pictures Show Why It's Our Favorite Season
Bring on the pumpkins and colorful leaves!
Is there anything better than the brilliance of autumn when leaves hit their peak color? We think not. Add in some pumpkins in various hues and shapes, perfectly cool temperatures, and hot apple cider, and you've reached fall perfection. Here we give you 45 fall pictures that capture just how beautiful this season is.
Scrolling through all of these photos is sure to give you all the warm and cozy fall feels and have you dreaming up trips to pumpkin farms and carving up the pumpkins you bring home, or excursions to go apple picking and baking up some fall cakes (and perhaps a pumpkin pie or loaf of pumpkin bread too!) when you get home. These pictures, all free for your viewing, are full of ideas for fall funtivities, and their aesthetic just might inspire you to draw a fall scene or use one as a wallpaper on your computer or phone. Make yourself a fall cocktail and check out our best fall season quotes while you are at it too.
Now time to go out and explore the great outdoors around you this fall, from country roads to college campuses to farms to front porches, and capture your own set of pictures!
Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Fall foliage shines around the Great Cacapon Railroad Bridge at the confluence of the Potomac and Cacapon rivers in West Virginia’s Morgan County.
Blue Ridge Mountain Cabin
The yellow door of this storybook tin-roofed mountain cottage begs you to add seasonal blooms and foliage in the hanging vintage basket next to it and right on it in a wreath come fall.
Crocks ‘n Pumpkins
An assortment of stoneware crocks steps up this colorful display of pumpkins and potted mums.
Teton View
Aspen trees pop in fall color in the foreground with the Teton mountains towering in the background for an epic view.
Gnome Home
This acorn squash and Hubbard squash were transformed into a gnome home, complete with acorn cap “lights.”
Stroll Through Main Street
Any main street will do! Crunch through the fallen leaves as you take a leisurely walk around town.
Take a Hike
Lace up your hiking boots before cold weather sets in. You won't regret the time spent outside enjoying the crisp fall air.
Roasting Marshmallows
Nothing says "fall" like getting cozy in front of a bonfire and, of course, roasting marshmallows to make s'mores.
Bake a Pretty Pie
Nothing is as picture-perfect as a freshly baked pie. Go for a rustic galette to take the pressure off of creating a perfect top crust.
Get the recipe for Spiced Plum Galette.
Tower of Pumpkins
Nothing says "fall" like a giant tower of pumpkins. Now you probably can't replicate something on this scale in the front yard, but you might find one at your local pumpkin patch.
Family Hayride
A fall hayride makes for a perfect family photo op. Throw on coordinating sweater and get a picture for the Christmas card.
Beautiful Bushel of Apples
There's nothing like enjoying fresh produce at its peak. Fall is the best time to gather up some apples and put them to use in a tasty apple recipe.
Memory Lane
Seeing the homes in your neighborhood covered in a layer of foliage will fill you with instant nostalgia about sipping apple cider and watching fall movies as a kid.
The Great Outdoors
Head north and take a hike through the Algonquin Park in Ontario. The stunning views will not let you down.
Pumpkin Perfection
Pumpkins, colorful leaves in the distance, and a beautiful blue sky? Nope, a more perfect fall day doesn't exist.
One With Nature
Fall is the best time to take a break from life and immerse yourself in nature. Just look at this scene from Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming and try to argue otherwise.
Serenity in the Suburbs
Walk down a quiet suburban street lined with trees shedding their leaves. The beauty could inspire anyone to give up city living.
Travel the Rails
Some of the most spectacular foliage views are best experienced through the window of a train traveling all over the country.
Calming the Concrete Jungle
Even New York City exudes a peaceful tranquility once fall hits. Add "Seeing Central Park in autumn" to your bucket list ASAP.
Free to Frolick
After the heat waves and before the snow is the best time to be outside. The feeling of leaves crunching under your feet has an instant relaxing affect.
Madison Alcedo was the Assistant Editor at WomansDay.com and Redbookmag.com.
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