leaf peeper
noun
US
: a person who visits wooded areas in autumn to view the changing colors of the foliage
Leaf peepers in northern Maine will find more orange blazing in the forestlands than they might have found in previous years …—
Down East
Down East
leaf-peeping
noun
US
… Woodstock, Vermont—one of New England's prettiest towns and a prime destination for fall leaf peeping.
—Danielle Pergament
Danielle Pergament
Examples of leaf peeper in a Sentence
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The rugged terrain attracts outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, including skiers, hikers, golfers, mountain bikers, and leaf peepers.
—Christine Chitnis, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
In fall, leaf peepers from across the state and well beyond inch along 105-mile Skyline Drive, all jockeying for the best foliage views at more than 75 scenic overlooks and pull-offs.
—Erin Gifford, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2023
JetBlue is helping leaf peepers and holiday travelers alike with flight deals starting at just $34 to do it.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2023
And a Vermont town known for its fall foliage closes roads to leaf peepers.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2023
The massive park includes attractions such as the Saint Louis Zoo, Art Museum, and Missouri History Museum, which offer extra incentives for visiting leaf peepers and shutterbugs.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2023
Prospective leaf peepers can also receive the weekly report in their inboxes by signing up for the newsletter.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2023
The Kancamagus Highway — New Hampshire Route 112 — is the most famous drive for leaf peepers, but Route 302 up through Crawford Notch is, in my opinion, equally stunning, in addition to bringing early color.
—Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
Predictions are also similar on the West Coast as leaf peepers can expect to see peak colors change around the same Oct. 9 to Oct. 13 dates in Washington state.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023
Christine Chitnis, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
In fall, leaf peepers from across the state and well beyond inch along 105-mile Skyline Drive, all jockeying for the best foliage views at more than 75 scenic overlooks and pull-offs.
—Erin Gifford, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2023
JetBlue is helping leaf peepers and holiday travelers alike with flight deals starting at just $34 to do it.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2023
And a Vermont town known for its fall foliage closes roads to leaf peepers.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2023
The massive park includes attractions such as the Saint Louis Zoo, Art Museum, and Missouri History Museum, which offer extra incentives for visiting leaf peepers and shutterbugs.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2023
Prospective leaf peepers can also receive the weekly report in their inboxes by signing up for the newsletter.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2023
The Kancamagus Highway — New Hampshire Route 112 — is the most famous drive for leaf peepers, but Route 302 up through Crawford Notch is, in my opinion, equally stunning, in addition to bringing early color.
—Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
Predictions are also similar on the West Coast as leaf peepers can expect to see peak colors change around the same Oct. 9 to Oct. 13 dates in Washington state.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023
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“Leaf peeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20peeper. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.
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