3 Upstate NY Towns Among Best In US For Fall Foliage

Are you a leaf peeper? Here are 3 Upstate NY towns you need to visit this fall!

Autumn truly is our most visually beautiful season, and we do all we can to take it in before the nasty Winter weather arrives. We are so lucky to have beautiful foliage all over Upstate New York, but are 3 must see destinations you need to add to your Fall foliage tour.

US News and World Report recently ranked their top 50 towns in the United States for Fall Foliage, and these 3 Upstate New York spots made the list!

#9 - Lake Placid

US News and World Report says Lake Placid is '...the idyllic escape for embracing a kaleidoscope of yellow, purple, scarlet and auburn in fall.' In simpler terms, Placid is absolutely stunning in Autumn.

#39 Alexandra Bay

This one is way up there, right on the St. Lawrence River near the Great Lakes and US News and World Report says optimal leaf viewing here happens in September!

#49 Skaneateles

Located in the Finger Lakes Region, US News and World Report says the foliage here turns '...deep orange, yellow and crimson hues.' Plan this one with a winery tour and you have a nice little weekend in the Finger Lakes!