Where To Enjoy Fall Foliage Near Larchmont

LARCHMONT-MAMARONECK, NY—It may not officially be fall yet, but the sudden onset of cooler days naturally leads to thoughts of viewing fall foliage.

There are so many nearby locations to enjoy fall's colors, why not plan more than one leaf peeping trip? Leaf peeping is one of the pleasures of living in the Hudson Valley.

Here are a few places to sample some stunning seasonal views.

Westchester

• Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, 914 245-4434

• Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, 15 Walnut Street, Dobbs Ferry, 914 693-5259

• Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, #1, Ossining, 914 762-2912

• Rockefeller State Park Preserve, 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, 914 631-1740

Mid-Hudson Valley

• Minnewaska State Park Preserve, 5281 Rte 44-55, Kerhonkson, 845 255-0752

• Storm King State Park, Mountain Road, Cornwall-on-Hudson, 845 768-2701

• Walkway Over the Hudson State Park, 67 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, or 87 Haviland Road, Highland, 845 834-2867

• Poet's Walk, 776 River Road, Red Hook, 845 473-4440 (Scenic Hudson)

Rockland

• Rockland Lake State Park, 299 Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage, 845 268-3020

• Stony Point Historic Site, 44 Battlefield Road, Stony Point, 845 786-2521

• Harriman State Park, Seven Lakes Drive / Bear Mountain Circle, Ramapo, 845, 947-2444
Putnam

• Fahnestock State Park, 1498 Route 301, Carmel, 845 225-7207

After fall officially starts on Sept. 22, you can find places to view foliage, suggested autumn getaways and weekly event listings at www.iloveny.com/foliage. Reports are also available by dialing, toll-free, 800/CALL-NYS foliage@esd.ny.gov. Fall foliage reports are also available by dialing, toll-free, 800-CALL-NYS.

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