Rise Above the Masses With Flight Tours

So you've spent the beginning of fall driving the open country roads, battling fellow leaf peepers for the best views of the multicolored foliage. Perhaps now it's time to catch the remnants of the season from an even more pleasant perspective, high above, where the colors come together in the form of a beautiful tapestry below.

No matter what the time of year, think of touring the country in flight, for that elusive perspective only had by birds, and a select few human beings. Here are some ideas, around the country.

Helicopter Above New York

From the air, the largest city in America takes on an almost toylike appearance, as if you could reach out and grab the Empire State Building, a la King Kong. If you've ever had the opportunity to fly the length of the island while waiting to land at LaGuardia or JFK, you've had a taste of its majesty. But by helicopter, you can dip your way down among the buildings, come face to face with the Statue of Liberty and sidle up next to the Chrysler Building. ...