5 spots for fall foliage

It's that time of year, and the leaves are starting to change. Here are five easy-to-get-to spots with stunning views of nature's handiwork.

Many travelers say the mountainous terrain, heavy on the maples and oaks, is as spectacular in the fall as what you'll find in such nearby New England states as Vermont and New Hampshire.

Plus, within walking distance of Cooperstown's old-fashioned downtown is the nine-mile-long Otsego Lake, which looks all the more picture-perfect in the autumn.

Peak of the season: From late September through mid October.

Info: Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce (607) 547-9983.