7 scenic fall foliage spots in New York City

There are many parks and squares in New York where you can watch the trees change color in the fall. But it is best to do this outside the metropolis. Edition 6sqft shared a list of the best places for these purposes.

The lack of life in a thriving city is air pollution, which makes fall foliage less colorful than outside New York. While there are places like Wale Hill or Pelham Bay Park where you can still enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery, it's best to take a short trip outside the city to see a lot more.

Here are the best of these places.

1. Mohonk Mountain House

New Paltz, New York

Mount Mohonk House is a historic resort located on the Shawangunk Ridge in Ulster County, New York. This richly decorated Victorian castle is a great place to visit at any time of the year. It is pleasant to relax here from the hustle and bustle.

But autumn is a particularly good time to book a room. In no small part due to the wonderful change of leaves, which can be spied on from the room. The best time to travel here is the second week of October. Come here for a stroll around the grounds during the day and relax by the antique fireplace with a hot toddy in your hands in the evening.

2. Old Croton Aqueduct

Croton-on-Hudson, New York

One of the best places to watch the leaves change color is the Old Croton Aqueduct. It stretches from Croton Dam in Cortland to Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx.

Walk the 30-kilometer tree-lined stretch, enjoying the rich colors of autumn until you tire.

Here the trees are especially beautiful from around October 19th.

3. Passage through the Hudson

Poughkeepsie, New York

The Hudson Pass is a steel cantilever bridge over the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie and Highland on the west bank.

A dazzling view of the Gdzon River opens up from here. Especially this view is spectacular when the foliage on the trees changes color. The best time to contemplate this is mid-October.

4. Greenbelt Nature Center

Staten Island, New York

Greenbelt Nature Center with 1778 acres of adjacent public parkland is located on Staten Island. It is a great place for autumn walks, offering almost 60 km of trails through parks and forests.

Come here to watch the seasons change by October 19th.

5. Storm King Arts Center

Cornwall, New York

The Storm King Art Center is a 500-acre open-air gallery of paintings and sculptures. It is certainly pleasant to walk here in summer. But it is best to come here in autumn, and not only because the summer heat has already receded.

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In autumn, Storm King is surrounded by bright red, green, orange and yellow trees - a phenomenon that is breathtaking and almost eclipses the work of Alexander Calder (an American sculptor who gained worldwide fame for intricate wire figures and so-called "mobiles" - kinetic sculptures that are presented in movement by electricity or wind - Ed.).

The Center for the Arts monitors how the trees change color. So check their pages in social networksto keep abreast of the latest developments.

6. Bear mountain

Bear Mountain, New York

Bear Mountain is one of the most famous peaks in New York's Hudson Highlands. In the fall, this state park boasts some of the most beautiful fall landscapes in New York City.

Coming from Manhattan on the Palisades Parkway, you will see bright orange and bright red trees looming in the distance. Once you're in the park, ride to the top of the mountain and enjoy one of the most incredible views from it!

The best time for such a trip is around October 19.

7. Arboretum "Planting Fields "

Nassau County, New York

The Planting Fields Arboretum, which includes the historic Coe Hall, is a 400-acre state park located in Upper Brookville in Oyster Bay, New York.

It's incredibly beautiful here in autumn! Come to the arboretum for a stroll through the hills and gardens as you watch the trees change color. The best time for this is at the end of October.