You may be dreaming of our fall colors: white sands, the clearest turquoise waters shimmering in the sun, emerald-green jungle, and cascades of bougainvillea in shades of pink, red and salmon, however if you are not due to travel to the Mexican Caribbean right now, there is another way to enjoy Autumn.

A Holiday Inn Club membership gives you opportunities to stay at Holiday Inn Club Vacation resorts in the mountains across the United States. See the spectacular colors of an endless canopy of gold, scarlet, orange and russet as the leaves change color in Vermont, Massachusetts, Georgia, Tennessee and around Lake Tahoe in Nevada.

Take a deep breath of the crisp mountain air and enjoy Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains with Apple Mountain Resort at Clarkesville. Located on the edge of the Chattahoochee National Forest, the resort offers outdoor family fun with year-round hiking trails, eco tours, lakes, state parks and beautiful views. In the fall, the area is a great spot to enjoy the foliage, and the resort is a short drive from an Oktoberfest that takes place in the nearby Bavarian-style town of Helen, Georgia.

Conveniently located in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Smoky Mountain Resort offers an ideal place for families looking to explore the Great Smoky Moutains National Park, one of the country’s most popular spots for fall foliage. The area provides an abundance of activities, including hiking stretches of the Appalachian Trail, harvest festivals, fishing, horseback riding and nature watching. The resort also offers several on-property amenities for families, such as an indoor kids water feature, indoor and outdoor pools, and hot tubs.

Pick up the trail further north in the quiet community of Brownsville, Vermont. A stay at Mount Ascutney Resort puts you right at the heart of the Green Mountains where you will be surrounded by breathtaking fall foliage. The charming resort and nearby towns offer a quintessential Vermont experience, from sampling the state’s abundant harvests of apples and pears to enjoying craft beers and the famous cider produced in the historic town of Stowe. Plus, the resort offers an award-winning, farm-to-table restaurant, The Maple Kitchen, right on property.

A stay at Oak n’ Spruce Resort in the Berkshires in South Lee, Massachusetts gives you the opportunity to explore the Berkshires in their fall finery, take in the seasonal festivals, or enjoy outdoor adventures like fishing or kayaking. Located near the Appalachian Trail, there’s no shortage of nearby hiking trails for enjoying the fall foliage at this resort.

Way out west, Tahoe Ridge Resort in Stateline, Nevada, is the spot for unforgettable outdoor adventures. A drive along the Lake Tahoe National Scenic Byway with its views of forest-covered slopes, towering pines, yellow aspens and changing foliage around the lake will show you why it is known as “The Most Beautiful Drive in America.”

Located in the Carson Valley, David Walley’s Resort is close to hiking trails, fishing, boating and all the activities in the Lake Tahoe area, including Oktoberfest and several fall festivals. Situated in Genoa, Nevada’s oldest town, the resort and the surrounding area offer plenty of historic charm and activities. At the end of a day of outdoor fun, soak in the resort’s hot springs and let the curative power of the mineral-rich waters ease your tired muscles.

Witnessing the fall foliage in all its glory will leave you wanting to return later in the year for more majestic mountain scenery and the thrill of skiing and other winter sports.

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