Leaf peepers save up to see New England for first time

Though it sometimes seems like the center of the world for Dartmouth students, Hanover is only a coffee break stop on autumn foliage tours of New England. "Leaf Peepers" roll in on chartered buses and disembark for 15 to 30 minutes to mill around downtown and admire the campus. Foliage tours are a safe and easy way to visit New England, especially for those who do not travel often. Leaf peepers are generally between 50 to 70 years old and come to see New England during the foliage season, which runs from around September 25 through Columbus Day. Tours last for five to seven days, covering the main historical and natural attractions in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and sometimes Massachusetts.