17 Picture Perfect Fall Day Trips To Take In New York

There are handfuls of amazing places to visit up north in the Adirondacks once New York's fall weather kicks in to gear. An experience that's a bit more unique than most, High Falls Gorge is a 20-acre private park that features four major waterfalls along the Ausable River. Here you can explore nature trails, and walk along bridges and wooden pathways that are jaw-dropping. To find out more, click here.

How to get here: 4761 NY-86 Wilmington, NY 12997

A day trip that will give you hours worth of adventure, those who are looking to kick off fall in an exciting way can zipline across our fall foliage at Hunter Mountain. New York Zipline Adventure Tours will have you walking through our Catskills canopy and flying 600-feet above the ground! To find out more, click here.

How to get here: 64 Klein Avenue Hunter, NY 12442

Adventurers of New York are more than familiar with the amazing views you can reach when you have access to the Mohonk Mountain House grounds. The Victorian castle offers day passes to hikers or you can choose other options like making reservations for brunch or spa packages that will also give you access to the grounds. You'll have more than 80-miles of trails at your finger tips including the famed Lemon Squeeze hike to Skytop Tower, from which you'll have endless panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges. There's no place more magical to take a fall day trip. To find out more, click here.

How to get here: 1000 Mountain Rest Road New Paltz, NY 12561

Known for being America's most historic landscape, Fort Ticonderoga is absolutely breathtaking to visit during the fall. The Fort makes for a scenic day trip and even has an incredible corn maze open now through mid-October that you won't want to miss out on. To find out more, click here.

How to get here: 102 Fort Ti Road Ticonderoga, NY 12883

It's easy to find yourself realizing that summer has already flown by without having paid a trip to Watkins Glen State Park, but that's why they save the best for last! Now that summer is over, visitors can look forward to seeing this enchanting scenery decorated with colorful leaves and breathtaking views everywhere they look. Walking along the Gorge Trail during fall is like entering another world. To find out more, click here.

How to get here: 1009 North Franklin Street Watkins Glen, NY 14891

Fall isn't quite the same unless you add some maple into your life. Bringing all your maple-related dreams to life, your taste buds will fall in love with the menu and treats at Sprague's Maple Farm. The farm has their wonderful restaurant that serves breakfast all day long as well as lunch and dinner, and also has a gift shop you must visit! It's inside the gift shop where you will find boxes of their pure maple sugar to take home with you. To find out more, click here.

How to get here: 1048 Portville Obi Road Portville, NY 14770

The Grand Canyon of the East is one destination you won't regret visiting this fall! The state park covers more than 14,000 acres of Western New York, situated right along the Genesee River. The highlights of Letchworth are its massive waterfalls along the river and beautiful hiking trails that are all throughout the park. To find out more, click here.

How to get here: 6625 Denton Corners Road Castile, NY 14427

The most amazing pumpkin-themed event you'll ever go to in New York, The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is a highly anticipated annual event in our state. Taking place at the Van Cortlandt Manor, the grounds of the historic site turn into every Halloween and fall lovers dreamscape. With tickets on sale now, you'll find that times are selling out quickly with select dates available between September 29th through October 25th. To find out more and to buy your tickets, click here.

How to get here: 525 South Riverside Avenue Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520

Making a day trip to any of New York's waterfalls during the fall season is something most of our residents will suggest doing. But one waterfall that's unique to see during Autumn? Eternal Flame Falls. Keeping a fire lit throughout the year, this waterfall is worth hiking to out in Orchard Park. To find out more, click here.

How to get here: 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road Orchard Park, NY 14127

You'll find that most of the scenic railroads that are in New York State offer fall foliage train rides that will leave you speechless. The small town of Arcade is where you'll find a brightly colored train station that gives visitors roughly 90-minute rides through Western New York's rural scenery. To find out more, click here.

How to get here: 278 Main Street Arcade, NY 14009

Our residents out in the Rochester area are spoiled to have Pittsford Farms Dairy right in their backyard! The charming dairy farm has its own rustic store filled with flavorful baked goods, tasty ice cream, and the most delicious milk that pairs up amazingly with everything that there is to eat here. To find out more, click here.

How to get here: 44 North Main Street Pittsford, NY 14534

Who doesn't love combining outdoor adventures with sculptures and funky works of art? Plan a fall day trip to Storm King Art Center and you'll get to walk around large open spaces and vibrant colored landscapes all while viewing gorgeous art. To find out more, click here.

How to get here: 1 Museum Road New Windsor, NY 12553

One of the many hearts of fall, the season just doesn't feel right unless we dedicate some time to surrounding ourselves with mass amounts of pumpkins. Head to The Great Pumpkin Farm in Clarence that's open from 10 a.m. until dusk now through October 31st and you can enter pumpkin heaven. A family favorite, the farm has a corn maze, playground, petting zoo, zombie paint ball train, and tons of other activities that you won't be able to get enough of. To find out more, click here.

How to get here: 11199 Main Street Clarence, NY 14031

If you've ever taken the time to explore Saratoga National Historical Park then you know that this hidden gem has amazing views of our state. But it isn't just the scenery that will make you want to visit this park during the fall: rumor has it that this place is also haunted! The unusual activity along the Wilkinson Hiking Trail over the years has sparked many to believe that areas of the park are haunted. To find out more about its haunted history, click here.

How to get here: 648 NY-32 Stillwater, NY 12170

Right at the southern end of Cayuga Lake is one of New York's most stunning state parks, Taughannock Falls State Park. The state park is home to popular hiking trails and even a scenic overlook that gives you a picture perfect view of the more than 200-foot tall Taughannock Falls. To find out more, click here.

How to get here: 1740 Taughannock Boulevard Trumansburg, NY 14886

Considered to be New York's best apple orchard, Beak & Skiff has all your fall needs in one place. A day trip you'll never forget, the Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard has a country store, bake shop, kid's area, apple barn, tasting room, and so much more. To find out why you'll love this place, click here.

How to get here: 2708 Lords Hill Road Lafayette, NY 13084

If you're looking for a day trip that simply involves taking in New York's beautiful views, then you might want to consider driving up to the top of Prospect Mountain. Along the way to the top, you'll have a look at our fall scenery, with the end of this driving giving you an endless view of Lake George. To find out more, click here.