I've lived in New England my entire life. There's one town in this region I swear by visiting every fall.

There's no better place to spend a fall weekend than Stowe, Vermont.

AndTheyTravel/Shutterstock I love visiting Stowe, Vermont, every fall for leaf-peeping, maple-flavored treats, and corn mazes.

The New England town is about three hours away from Boston and four from my home in Rhode Island.

I always tell first-time visitors to take a gondola ride and eat at von Trapp Brewing Bierhall.

When some people think about Vermont, they might picture skiing down picturesque slopes and unwinding their tired legs after a long day on the mountain … only to do it all over again the next day.

As a lifelong New Englander, though, I believe that the time before the snowy season is often overlooked.

I prefer to head up north when the leaves are changing from green to fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow.

Once I'm in the Green Mountain State, my favorite town is Stowe, a dreamy hub for leaf-peeping, everything maple-flavored, and great autumn vibes.

Stowe is a quick trip from other parts of the Northeast One of my favorite pit stops is the Vermont Country Store.

Morgan Rizzo Located in northern Vermont, Stowe is the perfect escape for a romantic getaway or group trip, especially if you're on the East Coast.

It's just a three-hour drive from Boston and only six hours from New York City.

For those who live a bit farther away, the town is also less than an hour from Burlington International Airport.

I live four hours away in Rhode Island and prefer driving so I can stop at cute pit stops throughout Vermont.

My personal favorite is the Vermont Country Store in Rockingham.