Fall Foliage Driving Tours

Ohio offers one of the best displays of fall foliage in the nation. Positioned at the intersection of the East, South and Great Lakes regions, leaf peepers benefit from the sheer variety of tree species in Ohio. Each fall, the state is blanketed in a sea of reds, oranges, yellows, purples and browns.

To make the most of this beautiful season in Ohio, hit the road for a fall foliage driving tour. No matter where you are in the state, you'll be delighted by a stunning display of changing leaves and you'll discover the Ohio that exists outside the fast pace of the interstates. Take a winding country lane through fields, forests and farms. Stop at a crossroads hamlet for a bite in a tiny diner. Seek out some treasures at the local antique shops. Stretch your legs and take a hike through some of the nation's most gorgeous fall scenery. October is the best month to visit Ohio for leaf peeping. The fall colors arrive at their peak first in Northern Ohio, then filter down through Central Ohio into Southern Ohio.

To make your fall foliage getaway as simple as can be, there are 19 driving tours listed on this site. Pick your destination, and then click on the "download pdf" icon to get a printable itinerary, complete with a scaled down driving map showing a suggested route and the estimated mileage of each route. Of course, some of your best scenic discoveries will occur when you stray from the path. Whether you're winding along an Appalachian country road watching a blaze of yellow oak and sycamore straddling craggy cliffs, coasting down Lake Erie's shore peeking at a brilliant landscape of red maple and yellow beech set against deep blue waters, or cruising past buggies in Amish Country while viewing a majestic red oak standing alone in a field laden with produce, you'll see that Ohio has So Much to Discover!

sample fall foliage driving tour

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