Fall is the time of hayrides, scarves and sweaters, pumpkin carving, and Halloween. It’s the time of chilly weather and football games and fall festivals with friends.

There’s so much to love about this beautiful season, especially if you live in the country and have a front-row view to the breathtaking foliage that fall always brings.

Tennessee is one of the top destinations for fall foliage in the whole country.

From the mountains to the hillsides, the changing leaves are on full display for lucky onlookers.

If you want to get in the spirit of autumn this year, check out these top Tennessee destinations for fall foliage.

Big Ridge State Park

1014 Big Ridge Park Road, Maynardville, TN

Nestled into Union County in East Tennessee, Big Ridge State Park is part of the Appalachian Ridge and offers nearly 4,000 acres of forest, stream valleys and dynamic flora and fauna.

It’s especially beautiful during the autumn, with 15 miles of hiking trails flanked with a variety of trees and breathtaking views from all sides.

You can even set off for an autumn camping trip at Big Ridge, as the site also offers 50 campsites near Lake Norris.

Look Rock Tower Trail

Maryville, TN

Look Rock Tower offers breathtaking views of the western side of the Great Smoky Mountains, with the concrete observation tower offering even higher views than the land elevation itself.

Begin your hike at the Foothills Parkway, gradually ascending for nearly a mile before arriving at Look Rock. It’s especially breathtaking during autumn, with the observation tower offering views for miles around the Park.

Natchez Trace Parkway

If you’d rather drive than hike through the fall foliage, the Natchez Trace Parkway in Middle Tennessee is your top bet this autumn.

A 444-mile stretch of highway that runs through some of the most beautiful scenery in all of the Volunteer State, the Natchez Trace Parkway is great for drives, biking or sight-seeing.

There is even a number of spots on the Trace that are restricted to cars, allowing you to enjoy the foliage and colors more peacefully.

The Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway is America’s longest linear park, stretching nearly 500 miles between the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee and the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.

The Parkway is populated with a wide range of flora, including Oak, Hickory, Tulip, Ash and Buckeye trees.

It is also especially breathtaking during the autumn, with the leaves beginning their transformation in late September and staying colorful into November.

The changing leaves in the fall are just one part of nature’s year-round beauty. When you own your own piece of land, you can experience all of it, whenever you want.

Contact Hurdle Land and Realty to learn more about our land deals and how you can become the owner of a beautiful piece of property.