The 19 Prettiest Places to See Fall Foliage Near New York City
From the Adirondacks and Upstate to Queens and Staten Island.
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Nothing says fall quite like fire-hued foliage—save maybe cozy knits, pumpkin spice lattes and apple picking. From Connecticut to New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are now rife with vibrantly colored leaves. Any local will tell you that the window to snap pics of the red, orange and yellow scene will be closed before you know it. Eager to catch a glimpse of those brilliant colors, but not totally into the idea of a New Hampshire road trip? I get it. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to enjoy the autumnal scenery without straying too far from home. Here are the 19 prettiest places to see fall foliage near New York City.
When Is the Best Time to See Fall Foliage in the New York Area?
The best time to glimpse those majestic reds, oranges and yellows differs each year, but in general, peak times for a fall foliage trip around upstate New York occur at the end of September through mid to late October. To guarantee a successful leaf-peeping excursion, bookmark I Love NY’s fall foliage report and sign up for their weekly emails, in which they provide updates on peak color.
Lindsay Cohn
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Lindsay Cohn is a travel writer and serial trip planner who has visited 46 countries across six continents (and counting). When not globetrotting, she’s most likely either doing yoga, chasing around her toddler or booking flights somewhere.
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