Fall Fun

Apples, pumpkins, the crisp air, colors as far as the eye can see. Just a few of the great things about fall in Upstate New York.

Whether you want to visit a local orchard to pick your own apples and pumpkins, tackle a high peak, or find someplace to take in the breathtaking views of fall foliage, the Adirondacks are not short on places for the whole family to fully experience the fall season!

Here are some of our top picks for fun fall activities!

 
 
Hike Cobble Hill for stunning fall foliage

Our top picks for what to check out from nature trails, to easy hikes, to day-long high peaks.

Pick Pumpkins at Rulf's Orchard

Apple picking, petting zoos, corn mazes, & delicious baked goods!

Heaven Hill Leaves in autumn

The Adirondacks offer some of the best places to see fall foliage.
Here are our favorite spots to take in the breathtaking views.

Visit Whiteface Mountain during Oktoberfest and enjoy a German beer!

Visit Whiteface Mountain during Oktoberfest, where each fall locals and guests alike dust off their lederhosen and enjoy a tall mug of German beer!

Celebrate Spooky Season by exploring the Haunted Adirondack Trail.

The Adirondacks are home to dark, dense woods, war forts, and cure communities, making for the perfect setting for ghost stories and spirit sightings. Check out these nine spooky stops from Big Moose to Speculator.

The only thing we overlook is the lake

Surrender yourself to the natural and untouched beauty of the Adirondack Mountains at the first resort in the U.S. to receive the Audubon International’s Platinum Eco Rating for Hotels. There are now only six hotels in the United States to obtain this honor! It’s a place to renew yourself on the serene shores of Mirror Lake, and take in the history of the town, just steps away from the famed Olympic Village and the heart of Lake Placid, New York. No other place on earth provides this unique blend of comfort, rejuvenation, or one-of-a-kind experiences. Start planning your stay at the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort now!