The Hudson Valley is about to steal the spotlight this fall with record-breaking leaf colors. Peak foliage could make New York the ultimate leaf-peeping hotspot.
If you’re planning to leaf peep this upcoming fall, you won’t have to travel far for the very best.
Priceline Names The Best Places For Leaf-Peeping In 2025.
According to Priceline, leaf-peeping “is no longer just a niche pastime – it’s become the unofficial sport of fall travel.”
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The travel website crunched the numbers to determine the 10 most ” in-demand U.S. destinations for peak fall foliage in 2025.”
Hudson Valley Is Best For Fall Foliage
This probably isn’t a surprise to us Hudson Valley residents, but Priceline tells Hudson Valley Post that the Hudson Valley is the very best spot to enjoy the leaves changing colors.
If you want to travel elsewhere, here’s the top 10.
- Hudson Valley, New York
- Boulder, Colorado
- Snoqualmie Valley, Washington
- Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
- Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
- French Lick, West Baden, Indiana
- North Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada
- Smugglers’ Notch Pass, Vermont
- The Berkshires, Massachusetts
Priceline determined the list by analyzing hotel searches in regions known for fall foliage made by U.S.
Why New York State May See The Most Vibrant Fall In Years
Leaf-peepers in the Hudson Valley might get to see the most vibrant fall colors in years. That’s according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac says New York will see a dry and cold fall, which creates the potential for “pretty foliage.”
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