NEWTON, Mass., Sept. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site*, today announced the top 10 destinations for foliage in New England, based on the reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travelers. Each of these locations offers a vibrant display of vegetation and comfortable accommodations for those hitting the road this season.

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Top 10 Foliage Destinations in New England

1. Woodstock, Vermont
2. Stowe, Vermont
3. North Conway, New Hampshire
4. Manchester, Vermont
5. Lenox, Massachusetts
6. Franconia, New Hampshire
7. Bar Harbor, Maine
8. Waitsfield, Vermont
9. Bethlehem, New Hampshire
10. Bethel, Maine

"With nearly 20 percent of U.S. respondents planning a fall foliage getaway this year, according to a recent survey, TripAdvisor has identified the best places to take in New England's seasonal splendor," said Brooke Ferencsik, director of communications at TripAdvisor.

Methodology: Destinations were chosen according to the frequency of the terms "leaf-peeping," "foliage," or "autumn color" across the reviews and opinions of businesses within each destination. Each of the locations has a minimum of five accommodations.

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 *Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, June 2013

 **Source: Google Analytics, worldwide data, July 2013

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