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50 Beautiful Fall Pictures Show Why It's Our Favorite Season

Bring on the pumpkins and colorful leaves!

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Is there anything better than the brilliance of autumn when leaves hit their peak color? We think not. Add in some pumpkins in various hues and shapes, perfectly cool temperatures, and hot apple cider, and you've reached fall perfection. Here we give you 45 fall pictures that capture just how beautiful this season is.

Scrolling through all of these photos is sure to give you all the warm and cozy fall feels and have you dreaming up trips to pumpkin farms and carving up the pumpkins you bring home, or excursions to go apple picking and baking up some fall cakes (and perhaps a pumpkin pie or loaf of pumpkin bread too!) when you get home. These pictures, all free for your viewing, are full of ideas for fall funtivities, and their aesthetic just might inspire you to draw a fall scene or use one as a wallpaper on your computer or phone. Make yourself a fall cocktail and check out our best fall season quotes while you are at it too.

Now time to go out and explore the great outdoors around you this fall, from country roads to college campuses to farms to front porches, and capture your own set of pictures!

Fall Centerpiece

floral centerpiece
Becky Luigart-Stayner

You don't need a special occasion to make this stunning arrangement. Start with a footed silver punch bowl and place a block of floral foam inside. Fill with dahlia stems and foraged foliage.

Stunning Tablescape

outdoor party in the fall autumn alfresco
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This picture-perfect table is topped with a plaid wool blanket and surrounded with mismatched chairs for a come-as-you-are tone.

Plumed Arrangement

floral centerpieces in pumpkin vases halloween decor
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Elevate your table with this unexpected arrangement. Hollow out a tall gourd such as a Hubbard squash, and slice a sliver off the bottom to help it stand. Place a piece of damp floral foam inside and fill with feathers, foliage, and flowers (here, roses and ranunculus). For the festooned pumpkins, use hot-glue to cover with long turkey (large) or pheasant (small) feathers. For the larger pumpkin, finish with wispy green chicken feathers around the crown.

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Waterfall in the Smoky Mountains

water fall in upper tremont of the great smoky mountains national park
Greg Meland

This water fall in the Upper Tremont of the Great Smoky Mountains captures the best of the season.

Bluebell, Pennsylvania, Walking Trail

gwynedd preserve is a 279 acre nature preserve located in blue bell, pennsylvania the preserve has hiking trails and is the home of native wildlife seasonal hunting is also allowed on the preserve
Linda Bielko

The Gwynedd Preserve in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, makes an idyllic spot for a fall walk.

Almost Heaven, West Virginia

great cacapon railroad bridge
Joe Rebello//Getty Images

Fall foliage shines around the Great Cacapon Railroad Bridge at the confluence of the Potomac and Cacapon rivers in West Virginia’s Morgan County.

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Blue Ridge Mountain Cabin

1953 tin roofed cottage belonging to sean whyte and amy whyte virginia’s blue ridge mountains
Helen Norman

The yellow door of this storybook tin-roofed mountain cottage begs you to add seasonal blooms and foliage in the hanging vintage basket next to it and right on it in a wreath come fall.

Crocks ‘n Pumpkins

display of flat and wide pumpkins on top of an assortment of crocks staggered on a stoop or front stairs
Becky Luigart-Stayner

An assortment of stoneware crocks steps up this colorful display of pumpkins and potted mums.

Teton View

aspen grove in fall colors with snow covered mountains in the background, grand teton national park
Matt Anderson Photography

Aspen trees pop in fall color in the foreground with the Teton mountains towering in the background for an epic view.

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Gnome Home

autumn decor, halloween pumpkins, fall, pumpkin gnome home
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This acorn squash and Hubbard squash were transformed into a gnome home, complete with acorn cap “lights.”

Stroll Through Main Street

a row of townhouses in old town alexandria, virginia
Grace Cary

Any main street will do! Crunch through the fallen leaves as you take a leisurely walk around town.

Take a Hike

rear view of woman with yellow jacket gazing at mountains and northern branch of lake como at dawn peglio, como province, lombardy region, italy
Francesco Vaninetti Photo

Lace up your hiking boots before cold weather sets in. You won't regret the time spent outside enjoying the crisp fall air.

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Roasting Marshmallows

closeup shot of friends roasting marshmallows over the bonfire with wooden skewer sticks autumn camping and camp food preparing outdoors, sitting around warm fire
Yana Iskayeva

Nothing says "fall" like getting cozy in front of a bonfire and, of course, roasting marshmallows to make s'mores.

Bake a Pretty Pie

spiced plum galette on a round wire cooling rack
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Nothing is as picture-perfect as a freshly baked pie. Go for a rustic galette to take the pressure off of creating a perfect top crust.

Get the recipe for Spiced Plum Galette.

Tower of Pumpkins

stacked pumpkins on field against sky
Wulf Voss / EyeEm

Nothing says "fall" like a giant tower of pumpkins. Now you probably can't replicate something on this scale in the front yard, but you might find one at your local pumpkin patch.

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Family Hayride

a family goes out for a hayride on a clear fall day
Ken Redding

A fall hayride makes for a perfect family photo op. Throw on coordinating sweater and get a picture for the Christmas card.

Beautiful Bushel of Apples

woman collecting basket of apples
Peter Cade

There's nothing like enjoying fresh produce at its peak. Fall is the best time to gather up some apples and put them to use in a tasty apple recipe.

Memory Lane

Buffalo, New York, USA
benedek//Getty Images

Seeing the homes in your neighborhood covered in a layer of foliage will fill you with instant nostalgia about sipping apple cider and watching fall movies as a kid.

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The Great Outdoors

Young couple hiking in mountain and relaxing looking at view
LeoPatrizi//Getty Images

Head north and take a hike through the Algonquin Park in Ontario. The stunning views will not let you down.

Pumpkin Perfection

Colourful Pumpkin Patch in the Autumn
ChemicalSunrise//Getty Images

Pumpkins, colorful leaves in the distance, and a beautiful blue sky? Nope, a more perfect fall day doesn't exist.

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Madison Alcedo was the Assistant Editor at WomansDay.com and Redbookmag.com.

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Adam Schubak
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Adam is an NYC-based writer who has covered everything from men's fashion to video games and travel. He loves any opportunity to write about pop culture or essays inspired by his personal life.
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