Fall in New York is a beautiful time. Summer is great — everyone loves outdoor adventures like kayaking and water parks. But there’s something so special about the crisp autumn breeze and beautiful fall foliage in New York. No matter what part of the state you are in, you’re in for a real treat! The seasonal changing of the leaves is an event that brings in tourists from all over the country. Thankfully, we live in an era where we can predict the leaves’ changing with surprising accuracy. Here’s a hint of what we’re in for over the next few weeks.

With the help of predictive maps, you can estimate when and where the leaves will change. Planning that perfect fall foliage road trip in New York has never been easier!
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By mid- to late-September, you should see patchy patterns of leaves changing all the way through New York.
Smoky Mountains Fall Foliage Map
Whether you're in upstate or the Big Apple, autumn in New York means sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and amazing fall foliage.
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Much of New York is expected to hit its peak around early October, according to this year's Smoky Mountains Fall Foliage Map predictions.
Smoky Mountains Fall Foliage Map
This annual display of natural beauty never gets old.
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By mid-October, most of the state should be nearly at peak. This is prime time for a fall road trip through the state!
Smoky Mountains Fall Foliage Map
The end of October means most of New York's leaves will be past their peak; and by November, they'll be falling to make way for winter.
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Of course, there’s no way to predict the schedule of the changing of the leaves with absolute certainty. However, this predictive map can definitely provide you with a good outline of when and where to see leaves changing in New York!

Where’s your favorite spot to catch fall foliage in New York? Share your autumn road trip plans in the comments, and check out the Smoky Mountains 2021 Fall Foliage map for more predictions.

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