Michigan Spot in the Running for Most Spectacular Fall Colors in U.S.

Soon enough it will start to cool down and Michigan's incredible fall colors will be on display. While there are plenty of amazing spots to check out the changing leaves in the Mitten State, one is getting national recognition for its spectacular fall foliage!

In a new USA Today 10best poll, twenty destinations have been chosen by experts as ideal for leaf peeping in the U.S. It's now up to a public vote to determine the top 10.

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In a similar poll last year, Michigan's Tahquamenon Falls State Park was voted the No. 2 spot for fall foliage in the U.S. 

Now, the entire Upper Peninsula is up for the honor!

The U.P.'s 7 million acres of forest along the shores of three different Great Lakes make it ideal for scenic fall views.

USA Today points out that it's got 10 fall color routes that cover about 1,500 miles, so there are plenty of opportunities for colorful autumn drives.

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According to uptravel.com, peak fall color season in the U.P. is usually the last week of September and the first two weeks of October.

Pure Michigan lists these six scenic stops in particular to check out fall colors:

1. Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Paradise
2. Fayette Historic State Park in Garden
3. Threefold Vine Winery in Stephenson
4. Kitch-iti-kipi in Manistique
5. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ononagon
6. Brockway Mountain Drive in Copper Harbor

You can vote for Michigan's Upper Peninsula once per day until noon on September 9 here.