The official first day of fall arrived on Sept. 22 and the autumn colors will soon appear on local leaves. Visit these areas in the city and beyond to view the beautiful fall foliage — no admission fee required!

Franklin Park

The largest green space in Boston offers views of premier fall foliage in the city as the trees and leaves change colors. Whether you bike or hike, you will also see rock cliffs, winding paths and signs of woodland animals from time to time.

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Beacon Hill

Walking into the Beacon Hill neighborhood, you see colonial Boston with striking brick row houses, elaborate doors and narrow streets. In the fall, the leaves add to the picture-perfect outdoor display in the city. boston.gov/neighborhood/beacon-hill

Jamaica Pond

Here you can see different colors of leaves on each tree that will take your breath away. Jamaica Pond is one of the prime places where you and your family can walk around and take in the beautiful autumn atmosphere of community members rowing, sailing, fishing, running and biking. boston.gov/parks/jamaica-pond

Arnold Arboretum

With a 281-acre landscape that features over 15,000 accessioned plants, Arnold Arboretum is a great place for seeing colorful fall foliage, along with some interesting wildlife, including insects, bunnies, coyotes and birds. There is also the opportunity tow observe pond life. This is a great spot for families to explore nature in the fall season. arboretum.harvard.edu

The White Mountains

If you are looking for fall foliage outside of the city, a road trip to the White Mountains in New Hampshire could be a great region to explore. The trip can take two-and-a-half to three hours and has a lot of family fun adventures such as hikes, scenic drives and attractions such as Story Land, Lost River Gorge and many others. thebostondaybook.com/white-mountain-boston

The Blue Hills Reservation

This reservation is located minutes away from downtown Boston. You and your family can take one of their trails and see gorgeous fall foliage within the lavish green scenery. You’ll also see the vast variety of native plants and wildlife, which includes 13 species that are identified as endangered or threatened in the state. mass.gov/locations/blue-hills-reservation

The Public Garden

As the first public botanical garden in America, the Public Garden has become the gold standard for its decor and flowers. If you are looking for a place to stroll and look at the fall foliage in the city, the Garden is a great space to get lost in nature and beauty. boston.gov/parks/public-garden

The Berkshires

This is a premier place outside of the city to view fall foliage. Take the two-to-three-hour road trip to the Berkshires in western Massachusetts to see small towns, mountain views and encounter many hiking trails to explore. berkshires.org