It's officially fall and that means peak leaf-peeping time is almost here! The vibrant orange, red and gold hues that we all look forward to are not visible everywhere yet, but here's your comprehensive guide on where to go and when as the trees transition across the DMV.

AccuWeather is forecasting vibrant fall foliage in parts of the Northeast but especially the Midwest. Pastelok says the vibrant red, orange and yellow leaves will most likely be found this autumn in a zone that stretches from the interior Northeast and Great Lakes through the Mississippi River Valley.