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Oneida, NY — The Oneida Community Mansion House is the place to be this October! The whole month is packed with special events that engage people of all ages and celebrate the season!

“Fall is the best time of the year in Central New York, and what better venue to celebrate Fall than with a visit to the Mansion House,” said Tom Guiler, Director of Museum Affairs at OCMH.

Warwick, N.Y. (Oct. 2, 2025) – Mount Peter, kicking off its 90th Anniversary season, will host its 2nd Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Warwick, NY. Mount Peter, New York’s Family Mountain, is inviting the community to come together for a day of food, music, family activities, sky rides and artisan shopping, all set against the backdrop of Hudson Valley’s peak foliage.

Ticonderoga, NY (September 3, 2025) – Pumpkins, plaid, and park-side fun, it’s almost time for the 8th Annual Ticonderoga Area FallFest! Scheduled for Saturday, September 27^th, 2025, this community celebration brings together the best of fall with activities throughout Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park, including food, music, family fun, kids’ crafts and games, the farmers market, campfire, fireworks, and more.

‘I LOVE NY’ Fall Foliage Reports Available Online Every Wednesday Beginning September 10

Fall Marketing Campaign Will Encourage Travelers To Explore Seasonal Events and Attractions Throughout New York State

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of the fall foliage travel season throughout New York State. Autumn is historically one of New York's most popular travel periods, thanks to one of America's longest and most colorful foliage seasons, attracting visitors from around the world who explore seasonal and unique attractions throughout the state's diverse vacation regions. An I LOVE NY integrated marketing campaign will encourage travelers to plan a fall getaway, and weekly foliage reports return next Wednesday, September 10, with updates issued every Wednesday throughout the season.

Community Support for Reader’s Choice Award Can Help Rochester Take the Top Spot

Rochester, N.Y. - Rochester, N.Y. has been selected as a finalist in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for "Best Places to Visit This Fall," positioning Rochester among the nation's premier autumn destinations. The recognition highlights Rochester’s fall appeal and unique seasonal activities, including apple picking, seasonal celebrations, outdoor recreation and leaf peeping. Hiking and biking trails including the Genesee Riverway Trail and Erie Canalway Trail are also recognized in the nomination.

Sky Flyer Zipline, Veterans’ Memorial Highway, Inline Skating Set to Open Summer Season

Lake Placid, N.Y. (May 15, 2025) – The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) is launching its summer and fall activities season with the opening of the Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway on Friday, May 16. Additional early-season offerings include the Sky Flyer Zipline that opens on May 15, Discover Biathlon presented by Ariens at Mt Van Hoevenberg starting May 24 and the return of inline skating at the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval on May 23.

Orange County, N.Y. - There are many ways to view fall’s brilliant colors, but none compare with a cruise on the Hudson River. And Orange County, N.Y., is the perfect point to embark on the adventure.

Passengers on the Pride of the Hudson, operated by Hudson River Adventures in Newburgh, N.Y., travel the spectacular Hudson Valley scenery on two-hour, narrated cruises. The trip is a delightful centerpiece to a fantastic autumn day – or weekend – in Orange County, just an hour from New York City.

Chatham, NY – On Saturday October 5^th, Chatham welcomes back October Feast, an annual harvest celebration of the local food, drink and music with fun activities for the whole family. This year’s festival will run from 11:00 to 4:00 on Main Street in the Village of Chatham with music continuing until 10:00 outside Chatham Brewing.