For New England innkeepers and restauranteurs, autumn isn’t about colorful oranges and yellows but about making some green. The fall color change and the tourists the season brings with it is huge business in the northeast. The good news for bargain-hunting leaf-peepers is that there’s no true “peak season,” and with a little research, deals abound.

Those peepers heading to Maine can consult the foliage map and calendar at MainefFoliage.com, where they can also subscribe to leafy updates by email.