One town I'd recommend is Kent, Connecticut. This small town gets tourists from all over. New Yorkers love it. You have the little mom and pop shops, churches, unique restaurants and bed and breakfasts to lounge and dine.
Once you're in town, you can see why Kent is the #1 town in Connecticut for fall foliage. All you have to do is look all around you and there you will see backdrops of tree-coated mountains. You're literally standing in a perfect picture.
The highlight of this tiny town, I'd say, would be Kent falls. Kent Falls sit on a direct route about 4.5 miles out from town. It's known for it's wooden covered bridge and beautifully layered waterfall (which you are able to walk in the midst). The fall trickle in a crystal clear pond, filtering into a rocky stream. I haven't seen water this clear since I left Washington state. You'll see families having picnics, kids playing Frisbee, and hikers ready to explore.
The foliage of New England is unlike any other, and is a perfect place to shop for unique gifts to bring back home to your friends and relatives.
