For every sort of traveler, we've come up with a list of the best fall vacations.

Fall is the ideal time to visit because of the crisp, chilly air and vibrantly colored foliage. We've picked up the greatest fall vacations for every sort of traveler, whether you're heading to the highlands to see the changing leaves or flocking to sunny coasts to soak up a few more days on the beach before winter sets in.

For your next autumn getaway, here are our 5 best fall vacation spots:

1. Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, has everything you might desire in a fall trip. The charming downtown area is home to a variety of unusual boutiques, galleries, breweries, and restaurants, and you'll almost certainly come across some local street performers as you go about. Hike in the nearby Pisgah National Forest to see spectacular waterfalls among the changing leaves, or take a scenic drive through the park to take in the scenery without being too hot.

2. Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Jackson Hole is a terrific spot to visit year-round because it is close to some of the country's top national parks and most popular ski regions, but fall is ideal if you want to avoid the crowds and see the brilliant mountain leaves. The ski season usually begins at the end of November, so plan your trip for early autumn to avoid the crowds of the summer season. Jackson Hole is definitely a gateway to seasonal outdoor adventure, being only a short drive from both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Take a scenic drive (be on the lookout for moose and bears), go hiking, or pay a visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

3. New York City, New York 

Fall is a great time to visit New York City now that the summer heat has passed. Across the city, shops, restaurants, museums, and even Broadway have reopened. Of course, you'll want to get a cup of coffee and take a trip through the famed park to take in the skyline views while strolling through the beautiful trees.

4. Berkshires, Massachusetts

Head to the Berkshires in western Massachusetts if you want to escape to rolling hills with spectacular fall color. There are several attractive towns to select from, including Lenox, Stockbridge, and Pittsfield, and you may drive from town to town while admiring the vivid changing leaves at this time of year. Built in 1902 as a Tudor-style castle and estate, Blantyre, a Relais & Châteaux resort near Lenox, Massachusetts, now offers luxury accommodations for tourists looking for an ideal fall trip.

5. Sonoma, California

A vacation to California's wine country in the fall is wonderful. Tours of the area's vineyards and wineries, which are draped in stunning red, orange, and yellow foliage this time of year, or a ride on the open-air Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley, are recommended for wine aficionados. Take a break from the wineries and go for a short trek on the Bodega Head Trail for spectacular views of the ocean and bay, and don't forget to grab some fresh seafood for lunch.