New York
There’s so much more to New York than New York City. The state is packed with incredible hikes, waterfalls, mountain towns, scenic drives, and some of my favorite fall foliage in the Northeast.
- Location
- Adirondacks · Catskills · Finger Lakes
- Date
- October 2025
- Best Season
- September – October
Upstate New York Fall Foliage Guide
Planning a fall trip to Upstate New York? This guide brings together some of the most scenic places to experience the season across the Adirondacks, Catskills, Hudson Valley, Finger Lakes, and beyond. Inside, you’ll find my favorite hikes, waterfalls, viewpoints, scenic drives, fall experiences, places to stay, and food stops, plus practical planning tips to help you figure out when to go, where to base yourself, and how to make the most of peak foliage season. The guide includes a mix of places I’ve personally visited and loved, along with carefully researched spots that are still high on my own list. I’ll continue updating it as I explore more of New York each fall. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer road trip, this guide is meant to take the guesswork out of finding the most scenic corners of Upstate New York in fall.
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