14 Best Train Rides for Spotting Fall Foliage in the South

When the air turns crisp and leaves begin crunching underfoot, we know that peak fall foliage is on its way. Autumn brings fall foliage galore, and it would be a shame to miss it. Take it in this year, and enjoy the changing colors with a rollicking train ride through the Southern landscape. There's really no better way to see the leaves in their shift from green to burnished gold and glowing red. Many Southern states are home to daily or weekly train rides ideal for seeing fall foliage—as well as autumn specials to get you and your family on the rails and making memories together this season. We've rounded up a few of the best train rides for spotting the South's changing leaves, so browse the list and plan your trip soon. Be sure to check the Smoky Mountains' Fall Foliage Prediction Map to help you pick the best dates for peak foliage. Plan your leaf-spotting train trip during the height of the color change, and you're in for a vibrant autumnal journey on the tracks.