Destination Nissan- Where to See Fall Foliage in Upstate NY

Oct 2, 2017

Fall transforms the nation into a cool haven of vibrant colors, and there’s no better place to see the best of changing colors than in upstate New York. Maybe you’re satisfied looking at those colors from the comfort of your living room window, or maybe you’re an adventurer who wants to be immersed in the changing seasons. Whatever your style, there are so many places you can go to get your fall foliage fix. Here are a few places you can’t miss on your journey.

Prospect Mountain

If you want to take in as much of the fall colors as you possibly can, then you need to get as high above the trees as possible. Prospect Mountain, which sits above Lake George Village, offers unbeatable views from its summit. Take the easy way up by driving up the toll road, or make an experience out of it by hiking the one and a half mile trail to the top. You’ll never forget the view from up there.

Skyride Chairlift at Hunter Mountain

If you’re not afraid of heights, then you can’t pass up an opportunity to take the skyride chairlift to the summit of Hunter Mountain. Along the ride, you’ll enjoy miles and miles of breathtaking fall colors.

Whiteface Veteran’s Memorial Highway

Maybe you don’t feel like hiking or testing your stomach on a chairlift. You can still get a taste of the fall colors by driving down the Whiteface Veteran’s Memorial Highway, where you’ll see as far as Canada and Vermont.

Wherever you go, you won’t be disappointed by the painted fall landscape of upstate New York. Happy fall!