New York's Best Fall Foliage Destinations

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42 attractions in New York: Central Park, Lake Placid, Lake George, and 39 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a web post.

Central Park

Park

4.8

• Offers a great mix of nature, skyscrapers, and fall foliage • Exceptionally beautiful during autumn, especially after mid-October • Ideal for passive activities while enjoying the colors • The easiest place to experience autumn leaves in NYC

Lake Placid

Place

• The nearest major town and lodging hub for the Adirondack Mountains

Lake George

Place

• Probably at its peak for beautiful fall views around early to mid-October • Recommended activities: boat ride, visit Saratoga Springs, Hague town • Offers plenty of hikes and scenic drive on Road 9N

Finger Lakes

Place

• Considered the most beautiful area of the state • Mid-October is the prime period for peak fall foliage views • Features many beautiful towns to stay in • Includes Watkins Glen, Robert H. Treman, and Buttermilk Falls State Parks

Adirondack Mountains

Natural feature

4.8

• Offers the widest range of fall foliage areas to explore • Recommended spots: High Peaks Scenic Byway, Mount Marcy, Chapel Pond • Includes Ausable Chasm, Poke-o-Moonshine Mountain, Avalanche Pass hike • The Indian Head Trail is a peak experience for fall foliage

Bear Mountain State Park

State park

4.7

• One of the most famous parks outside NYC for fall foliage • Recommended activities: walk around the main lake, main hike trail • Offers scenic views from the summit ✓ Has a $10 car fee for entry

Letchworth State Park

State park

4.8

• Incredibly beautiful park to visit any time of year, especially for fall foliage • Features two major waterfalls, mountains, and hiking trails • Excellent for sightseeing and suitable for less active visitors • Iconic for fall foliage in New York

Ithaca

Place

• A nearest major town and lodging hub for the Finger Lakes region

Saratoga Springs

Place

• A recommended town to visit when seeing fall foliage around Lake George

Ausable Chasm

Landmark

4.5

• Located near the Adirondacks and worth checking out for fall foliage

Watkins Glen State Park

State park

4.8

• Considered the best choice for fall foliage within the Finger Lakes region

Robert H. Treman State Park

State park

4.8

• A top spot for fall foliage within the Finger Lakes region

Buttermilk Falls State Park

State park

4.7

• A top spot for fall foliage within the Finger Lakes region

Hudson Highlands State Park

State park

4.8

• A state park offering epic fall foliage views in New York

Mount Marcy

Mountain peak

4.8

• A recommended place to explore for fall foliage in the Adirondack Mountains

Green Lakes State Park

State park

4.8

• A village offering epic fall foliage views in New York

Storm King State Park

State park

4.8

• A state park offering epic fall foliage views in New York

Minnewaska State Park Preserve

State park

4.8

• Connected with Mohonk Preserve, ideal for a weekend trip • Best spots for fall foliage: the Lake itself, Gertrude’s Nose hike, Awosting Falls

Mohonk Preserve

Nature preserve

• Connected with Lake Minnewaska State Park, ideal for a weekend trip • Recommended spots: the Mountain House, Labyrinth trail, Lost City Loop trail • Offers great overlooks and trails for fall foliage

Harriman State Park

State park

4.7

• Excellent for hikes, adventures, and fall foliage • Visit in late October for peak colors • About an hour north of NYC and free to enter • Features the Reeves Brook loop trail and Seven Lakes Drive

Sterling Forest State Park

State park

4.7

• A state park offering epic fall foliage views in New York

Sunset Rock

Natural feature

4.8

• A recommended spot for viewing fall foliage within the Catskill Mountains

Indian Head Trailhead

Hiking area

4.8

• Considered the 'peak' of exploring fall foliage in the Adirondacks

Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area

State park

4.6

• A state park offering epic fall foliage views in New York

Kaaterskill Falls

Natural feature

4.8

• A recommended spot for viewing fall foliage within the Catskill Mountains

Chapel Pond

Lake

4.9

• A recommended place to see for fall foliage in the Adirondack Mountains

High Peaks Wilderness

Nature preserve

4.9

• The best option for driving and experiencing fall foliage in the Adirondacks

Avalanche Pass

Natural feature

5.0

• A very remote and scenic hike for fall foliage in the Adirondacks

Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain

Mountain peak

4.8

• A recommended mountain for experiencing fall foliage in the Adirondacks

New Paltz

Place

• The nearest major town and lodging hub for Lake Minnewaska and Mohonk Preserve

Ellicottville

Place

• A nearest major town and lodging hub for Allegheny State Park

Woodstock

Place

• A nearest major town and lodging hub for the Catskill Mountains

Hague

Place

• A recommended town to visit when seeing fall foliage around Lake George

Allegany State Park

State park

4.8

• Offers flexibility for seeing fall foliage colors • Features great views, covered bridges, and open spaces • Located next to Pennsylvania, with a national forest nearby • Great for awesome hikes and enjoying autumn beauty