Prepare yourself leaf peepers: the ultimate guide to chasing after New York's amazing fall foliage is here! Thanks to the official Smoky Mountains website, everyone can view the New York fall colors map and get the low down on what areas of the Empire State you'll want to visit and when. Here's your official fall forecast for our beautiful state, along with some recommended fall day trips in New York:
Each year on the Smoky Mountains website, you can view the official fall foliage map for the United States.
New York is going to be peaking a bit earlier than usual this year; by the end of September, pretty much the entire Empire State will be seeing some sort of fall colors!
Showcasing the predictions between September and the end of November, you can view when and where you'll be able to check out New York fall foliage.
Make time to see the fall colors in New York beginning the first week of October. During this week, the fall foliage will be near its peak.
In fact, by the second week of October, nearly all of New York will be at -- or even just past -- peak fall colors, according to the prediction map.
Fall in New York happens in the blink of an eye. It's here -- and gone -- before you know it! Most of the best fall foliage in New York will be visible right at the beginning of October, though, so plan on lots of adventures during this time.
Still on the hunt for fun fall activities that will give you a look at the fall foliage? Plan a visit to such natural wonders at Watkins Glen State Park, Niagara Falls, or Letchworth State Park.
To further study this year's fall colors map for New York, visit the Smoky Mountains website.
Now that you know when to see fall colors in New York, let us know what you'll be doing this autumn! What areas of our state do you plan on visiting this fall? To experience more seasonal splendor, check out this article about some of our favorite scenic fall drives in New York
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