Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake in Meredith is a timeless resort on Lake Winnipesaukee that comes alive during New England’s leaf peeping season. Palmer Inn, a restored 19th-century linen mill with views of a 40-foot waterfall, welcomes four-legged guests with a goodie bag containing treats, toys, beds and bowls at check-in. Choose from spacious balcony rooms with lake views or cozy rooms with private fireplaces. Pups are invited to join you for breakfast or lunch on the pet-friendly patio that overlooks the waterfall and lake at the resort’s Blissful Bakery. Then, meet canine greeters Ozzy and Olivia at 603 Paws when you shop at Mill Falls Marketplace. Or, get out on the water on one of the resort’s pontoon, SUP, or kayak rentals. For the best foliage views in the region, drive north to Kancamagus Scenic Byway and wind through White Mountain National Forest.

Mill Falls at the Lake welcomes two pets of any size for an additional fee of $50 per night.

Bronco, the ranch dog, and Patty Cakes, the ranch cat, are on hand to greet four-legged visitors at their little slice of heaven in The Beehive State. Cougar Ridge Lodge, in Capitol Reef Country, is one of the best places in Utah to witness fall foliage. This beautiful lodge boasts pet-friendly casitas that feature kitchenettes, living rooms and decks with grills. Discover the changing trees on Scenic Byway 12, which comes to an end near the lodge in Torrey. This epic road winds up Boulder Mountain, offering views of Henry Mountain and Capitol Reef National Park. Be sure to visit the park and pick apples with your pup from trees planted by the Mormon pioneers who settled there.

Cougar Ridge Lodge permits dogs of any size for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per night.

“Leafers” flock to Highlands, NC, to see oaks, red maples, black cherries and birches turn an array of colors each fall. Tucked away in a secluded corner of Flat Top Mountain, Skyline Lodge is the ideal place to pitch up with your pup in the midst of the forest’s vibrant colors. This gorgeous property, designed by Arthur J. Kelsey, a longtime student of Frank Lloyd Wright, offers a range of pet-friendly rooms with ridge-top views, balconies, and easy access to the exterior gardens. Husky mix Nya greets canine guests with a pup cup welcome beverage, in-house dog treats, and beds and bowls to use during their stay. If Fido needs to stretch his legs, head to Pinky Falls, an easy waterfall hike just a short stroll from Skyline’s main entrance. After exploring, have dinner on the beautiful terrace at the on-site Oak Steakhouse Highlands, then head to the inviting lawn for sunset views and s’mores around the fire bowls.

Skyline Lodge welcomes one dog up to 50 lbs or two dogs with a combined weight of up to 60 lbs for an additional fee of $100 per stay.

Bring Fido on an autumnal adventure to Stowe, one of the best small towns to visit with your dog, and stay at The Lodge at Spruce Peak, nestled at the base of Mount Mansfield. At check-in, pups receive a plush dog bed and bowls to use during their stay. Choose your favorite pet-friendly room from suites and mountain cabins with private access. Dogs are welcome in all of the resort’s common areas, including the lobby, and outdoor areas like the winding paved walking path and the Enchanted Forest playground. For more time in nature, surround yourself with an epic fall display on the pet-friendly trails of nearby Smugglers' Notch State Park.

The Lodge at Spruce Peak welcomes two dogs with a combined weight of up to 100 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $100 per night.

Cannon Beach quiets down after summer, transforming into a relaxing oasis for those who don’t mind cooler temperatures. Book a stay at The Ocean Lodge for a centrally-located hub to retreat to after a day of exploring this popular pet-friendly beach town. Furry friends will find a basket of goodies already in their room filled with a sleeping sheet, towel, treats and bags inside. Pet-friendly rooms are plentiful and include oceanfront suites with direct access to a shared garden. Take a stroll with your Terrier along windswept Cannon Beach and enjoy views of Haystack Rock, then clean up your pup’s sandy paws at the lodge’s dog wash station. Or, drive down Oregon Route 53 with your best friend and bask in the beauty of The Beaver State’s changing fall colors. Wind down for the night with a hot toddy on the pet-friendly patio at nearby Warren House Pub.

The Ocean Lodge permits two pets of any size for an additional fee of $20 per pet, per night.

Lake Placid Lodge provides five-star accommodations surrounded by some of the most impressive fall foliage in the Adirondack Mountains. Offering “rustic luxury” in its dog-friendly cabins, the lodge features stone fireplaces, inviting hand-carved wooden beds and lake views through picture book windows. Guests with pets can stay steps from the water and enjoy privacy away from the main lodge. Dogs receive an Opal Paws welcome pack upon arrival that includes a plush bed, bowls, place mats, dental stick treats, and waste bags. Fido is sure to enjoy walking around Mirror Lake as you take in the oranges, reds and yellows of the trees. When you return to your home away from home, relax in an Adirondack chair on the lawn and enjoy beautiful vistas of Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain with a cocktail from the bar.

Lake Placid Lodge welcomes two dogs of any size for an additional fee of $75 per pet, per night.

Book a room at Atlantic Eyrie Lodge this mid-October, when much of Maine is swathed in vibrant fall color. This unique, pet-friendly retreat really shines in autumn with its stunning panoramas of Frenchman Bay and the Porcupine Islands from many of its guestroom balconies. Complimentary breakfast, a firepit on the patio, and free Island Explorer Shuttle Service to downtown Bar Harbor are a few of the small luxuries at this affordable lodge. And, best of all, access to Acadia National Park, one of the best national parks for leaf viewing, is in Atlantic Eyrie Lodge’s backyard! For an easy yet beautiful way to see Acadia, hike the Ocean Path Trail through old-growth forests that hug the Maine coastline. Afterward, reward yourself with a pint and refuel with a pizza at Fogtown Brewing.

Atlantic Eyrie Lodge welcomes two pets up to 65 lbs for an additional fee of $45 per stay.