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Best places to see fall foliage in the Northeast

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  • With 1,600 acres of woods, meadows and freshwater areas, Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve is lush and varied. Maples, tulips, hickorys, sassafras and dogwoods are among the trees along the park's 27 miles of trails. Stroll along paved walkways and wide dirt paths through the woods. And, the views are spectacular, even though the trees have only a touch of color. Fall colors peak late October into early November.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Brennan
  • Located in Port Washington within the 216 acres of the Sands Point Preserve the Sands Point Castle is surrounded by various trails and paths that lead to the woods.
    Photo Credit: Yvonne Albinowski
  • With nearly 100 peaks over 3,000 feet, the Catskills are true mountains. Just about everywhere you go in the sparsely populated four-county area -- especially the 287,500-acre Catskill Forest Preserve -- yields a collage of yellows, oranges and reds. For continuous scenic views, it's hard to beat a trip to Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain. Autumn colors peak late September into early October.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Lorina Capitulo
  • Along the Connetquot River are about 50 miles of trails where trees and bushes will soon burst into the colors of autumn at Connetquot River State Park. You also will find horseback riding trails, which you can use if you trailer in your own horse. Kayakers also can enjoy the view from the water. Peak foliage happens late October into early November.
    Photo Credit: James Carbone
  • The Quogue Wildlife Refuge has seven miles of trails that travel through forests and around ponds. You can check out the autumn colors at the end of October through early November.
    Photo Credit: Randee Daddona

From mountain peaks to seaside ports, there are many cities and towns in the Northeast that are great places to see fall foliage.

TripAdvisor named 10 New England destinations ideal for leaf-peeping that you won’t want to miss.

And to find autumn color closer to home, we also included seasonal spots in NYC and on Long Island.

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