Autumn means fall foliage and leaf-peeping season. Get an eyeful of nature's painted canvas! Plan a fall foliage getaway, and while you're at it, see the countryside from a hot air balloon or on horseback. Afterwards, pay a visit to a pick-your-own patch or tour a local winery.

Peak fall foliage usually occurs October 1-14 throughout the northern New England States: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The foliage then works its way south mid- to late-October, for spectacular views in: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

Plan ahead and book your fall foliage vacation early so you'll get the peak color of the season.

Agri-tourism: Pick Your Own Fruit, Food Festivals & Fall Events!

The northeast is teeming with opportunities for Agri-tourism Escapes! Visit a local farm, go for a wine tasting, pick your own fruit, shop at a farmer's market, go fishing, take an educational tour of a nature center, learn about cheese making..these are just a few examples. Check out our Agri-tourism section or watch our NY webisode for ideas!

"TASTES OF NEW YORK STATE" SERIES - FALL WEBISODE

NY Destinations include: The Greater Niagara Region  www.greaterniagara.com Lewis County www.lewiscountychamber.org Madison County www.madisontourism.com Dutchess County www.dutchesstourism.com Town of Southampton www.hamptonstravelguide.com