Fall Foliage Drive from Westchester (New York, Poughkeepsie: house, university, restaurants)

[leofox]

I would like to take my wife for a fall foliage drive 2-3 hours away. Need suggestion as to where we could go to experience the fall colors. So far I found the berkshires. Any more suggestions?

[manyroads]

If you're just looking to do a day trip, a drive up the Taconic Parkway into Columbia county can be nice when the colors are changing (too early for that now, though). I used to like to drive into a small town off the Taconic called Spencertown. There was a small general store or deli there that sold homemade pies. It's been a long time since I've been around there, so I don't know if it's still there.

You could also drive up the NY Thruway (or the Taconic, but then you have to head west for a while) to New Paltz. If you've never been there, New Paltz is a small college town (State University of New York at New Paltz) with some cool little restaurants and shops. There's a biking trail that goes right through the town if you're so inclined. It's also a popular spot for rock climbing. If you feel like staying overnight, the historic Mohonk Mountain House is in the area. They even have fall foliage getaways there: Fall Foliage | Mohonk Mountain House

If you expand your driving range by about 30 minutes or so, you could drive up to Lake George, which has a variety of lodging choices available to you, including the luxurious Sagamore resort. The Sagamore offers a fall dining package: http://www.thesagamore.com/es3461/ca...-package/lang1

[manyroads]

I drove up the Taconic Parkway this morning on my way to Red Hook in Dutchess county. There is some color here and there, but not a lot. Still a few weeks from peak color. Make sure you do some checking on where the foliage is at it's peak (or expected to be) before you plan your trip.

[hvexpatinct]

At this point you probably need to drive fairly far into the Catskills or Adirondacks to see much color... you could try taking 17 out to route 206 in Roscoe and heading north from there, or 87 up to exit 19 in Kingston and heading west on route 28.

The Berkshires are still a couple of weeks from peak, but that would be a great scenic trip otherwise - you can take the Taconic up to Hillsdale (route 23) and drive into Mass on back roads.

[leofox]

Thank you all. I appreciate your time and suggestions

[leofox]

Originally Posted by leofox

Thank you all. I appreciate your time and suggestions

Fall Foliage in New York | Autumn Leaves, Scenic Drives

[dr.strangelove]

Originally Posted by leofox

Thank you all. I appreciate your time and suggestions

Sunday I had to drive up to Poughkeepsie and it was looking really good. We drove up Rt 9 through Garrison. I would suggest going up to Clod Springs and grabbing a bite and checkign out the little antique shops, then drive up on either side of the river. Its great right now.