Fall is a spectacular time of the year, when Mother Nature sets off her fireworks and lights up the hills with color. It’s the perfect excuse to pack the car, buckle up your pup, and enjoy a few pet friendly road trips!

The opportunities for leaf-peeping abound all across the country! We’ve gathered our top 10 picks for pet friendly road trips where the fall foliage is the main attraction. Of course, it’s also fun to discover a new place all your own!

Dog Friendly Road Trips for Fall

Aspen, Colorado

Named for a tree, you can bet the city of Aspen won’t disappoint when it comes to fall foliage. In late September the Aspen forest turns brilliant yellow. Set against the evergreens and rugged mountain peaks, the effect is truly extraordinary.

Fall is also the perfect time of the year to enjoy the hush that settles over town just