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Road winding along the river surrounded by fall foliage

Roll down your windows, cue up your favorite playlist, and breathe in the crisp autumn air as you journey through New York State's most scenic routes. Whether you're admiring the vibrant foliage of…

The Lake George Steamboat Company's vessel, Mohican, takes a fall foliage cruise

If you’re looking to plan a weekend fall getaway to New York State, we’ve got countless ideas to help you get started. Our suggestions run the entire season of autumn and will bring you to just about every region in New York State. You can go pumpkin and apple picking, attend festivals, Halloween and other holiday events, enjoy a tasting at a winery, brewery or cidery, or simply admire the beauty of fall foliage at many nature spots through New York State. Here are our tips for fall weekend trips in New York. 

48 hours in Hunter

Jul 15, 2024

A chair lift through the the Catskills surrounded by the colors of fall

Looking for a top-notch weekend getaway at a high altitude? Opt Outdoors and savor the flavors of craft brews and bites in Hunter. Best known as a world-class skiing destination, Hunter is just as much fun in the warmer months  as it is during the winter.

Alexandria Bay aerial view, islands surrounded by water; Photo Credit: @zymoshots

You've heard of Thousand Island salad dressing, but did you know the Thousand Islands is an actual place? Not only is it real, but this region features MORE than a thousand islands – closer to 2,000…

A view of Niagara Falls showing the white water going over a steep drop

Looking for a getaway that packs in plenty of fun and also happens to be completely wheelchair accessible? Look no further than New York State! From majestic waterfalls to captivating mansions and some of the best displays of modern art in the country, there are lots of things to see and do that are accessible to all.

Watkins Glen State Park-Photo-Courtesy of Beautiful Destinations

Watkins Glen in the Finger Lakes is a wonderful example of a small town in upstate New York with a big story (other good examples are Seneca Falls and Cooperstown). While there may be fewer than 2,000

Clinton Square Syracuse

Syracuse’s prime location along the Erie Canal helped establish it as an industrial powerhouse, but today, the powerhouses in the city are barbecue, family fun, and college basketball. With scenic parks surrounding Onondaga Lake, world-class museums, and a bustling dining scene on historic streets, you’re guaranteed a great weekend.

Fire Island National Seashore

Experience natural wonders, historic treasures, culinary delights, world-class beaches, and more on a short day trip to Long Island and Upstate New York! 

A lily pond sits outside the stunning Enid A. Haupt Conservatory greenhouse  at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx
Credit: @prettypics64 on Instagram

Where can you find Yankee Stadium, home to the 27-time World Series champions, as well as the birthplace of hip-hop and the largest urban zoo in the country? If you

Blue ocean waves crest in front of the Montauk Lighthouse

Though it’s technically part of the Hamptons, New York’s legendary luxury playground, Montauk, long ago forged its own identity as a quirky hamlet known for fishing, beaches, parks, and its nickname, “The End.”