Falleluja! It's finally here.

If you live or travel in the Adirondacks, Berkshire, or even the Catskill Mountains, you'll see pockets of areas higher up in the elevations where the leaves are showcasing their spectacular colors.

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Leaf-peeping in Upstate NY

Inevitably, most sightlines in Upstate New York will become an oasis of orange, yellow, and red hues in just a few short weeks, maybe even a month, and leaf-peeping here in the Northeast is a significant rite of passage.

From the California coast to New England and Vermont, these are the absolute best fall towns to travel to this leaf-peeping season - Country Living Magazine

 

Country Living Magazine

A recent article in Country Living Magazine listed 55 of the best towns in the US for leaf-peeping. At least 8 of them are either in Upstate New York or just a short drive from here, including 3 of the top 5!

So, if you're looking for a weekend retreat or a day trip on a lazy Sunday afternoon, you don't have to go too far to find some of the best leaf-peeping in the entire country.

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Gallery Credit: Brian Cody TSM Albany

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Stunning Listener Shots Of Upstate NY Peak Foliage

Everyone has their goto leaf-peeping spot! Check this gallery of amazing foliage shots from all over the Capital Region and Upstate New York.

Gallery Credit: Matty Jeff