A fall without compromise

Your quintessential fall getaway awaits in the Whiteface Region in New York. Where hulking High Peaks bask in bursts of reds and yellows, adventurists can take in the leaves from the summit of a mountain, or watch the colors blur by on a thrilling mountain bike ride. When you’re not thrill-seeking, cozy stays are just steps away in the towns of Jay, Wilmington, Upper Jay, and Au Sable Forks. Here you'll find adorable cottages, local farmstays, and log cabins right out of a storybook. Enjoy everything you love about fall here in the Whiteface Region in the Adirondacks!

From cozy comforts to epic adventures

If you’re looking for the perfect fall photo op, you’ve come to the right place. Step into a Norman Rockwell painting when you discover the Jay Covered Bridge, setting the perfect fall scene. Looking to get 360 degree views of the surrounding High Peaks, blanketed in fiery foliage? Take a drive up the Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway, or take a meandering gondola ride and scale the side of Whiteface Mountain. 

Bring back the fall you’re nostalgic for with events like Oktoberfest, where you can experience the region’s best live music, cozy atmosphere, and delectable fall flavors. Speaking of flavor, the Whiteface Region is a cornucopia of local farms, many outfitted for the perfect fall farmstay. Wake up to romantic pastoral mornings, walk the grounds, and indulge in farm fresh goodies, we’re already dreaming about it.  

Find everything you love about fall in the Whiteface Region, plan your visit today.

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Cozy Fall Farmstay Itinerary in the Adirondack Mountains

Looking for a romantic fall weekend in the Whiteface Region? We have you covered. Explore the beauty of fall in Wilmington, Jay, and Upper Jay by touring through the regions gorgeous farms.

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Everything you love about fall

There is so much to love about fall. Brilliant leaves, warm days for outdoor adventure, and crisp nights for cozying up. Don't compromise on your seasonal favorite. Find them all in one place: the Whiteface Region!

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Foliage report

The leaves are changing!

When summer transitions to winter in the Whiteface Region it’s a sight to be seen. Take a deep breath of the crisp air and enjoy the vibrant views. The fall season starts early in the mountains and typically peaks during the last two weeks of September.

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Fall hiking

Find your next trail

See the explosion of autumn colors from above in the Whiteface Region! Take a day to hike up one of our favorite summits.

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A fall that has it all: 3 days in the Whiteface Region

Experience the best that fall in the Adirondacks has to offer over three days in the Whiteface Region. From hard cider and summit views to cozy coffee and waterfall cafés, all surrounded by stunning foliage, it's a fall that has it all!

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Outdoor recreation

Mountain Biking

Whether you're looking for extreme downhill thrills, technical mountain climbs, or varying difficulties of flowy singletrack, mountain biking in the Adirondacks is for all sorts of riders!

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Frequently Asked Questions
When is best to visit for foliage?

The Whiteface Region typically reaches peak fall foliage in late September or during the last two weeks of September. However, the exact timing can vary depending on local weather conditions and the first frost of the season, which can trigger more color change. To stay up to date and plan your fall getaway, consult our foliage report, updated weekly.

Where is best to see foliage?

Anywhere in the region, you'll find incredible views of foliage. Hiking trails can offer some of the best views from the highest points around. A fan-favorite viewing location is Whiteface Mountain, using the Whiteface Veterans' Memorial Highway, or taking the Cloudsplitter Gondola up to the summit. Here you can bask in 360 degree views of beautiful fall colors. 

What is the weather like?

The Adirondacks in fall can have a wide range of weather patterns, sometimes multiple in one day. Before and during your trip, its best to consult the weather app for unforseen changes and trail conditions. If you get rained out, there's still tons to do indoors all around!

What to do after the leaves fall?

There's still so much to explore around peak foliage. Consider adventuring on the The NY Fiber Trail, a state-wide self-guided tour with stops at farms, shops, and artist’s studios, including a stop in the Whiteface Region. Perfect for knitters, crochet devotees, felt fanatics, and more, you'll have a blast discovering the farms and creators of the region!

 

What is agritourism?

Tourism in which visitors can take part in farm or village activities, as animal and crop care, cooking and cleaning, handicrafts, or supporting local farms and makers. 

This can include farmers markets, farm-stays, farm visits, roadside markets or stands, U-Pick operations, community supported agriculture,  on-farm retail such as dairies, creameries, woolen goods, and more! All of which the Whiteface Region is full of. Get in on the agritourism movement!

Where is the Whiteface Region?

Get close and savor our natural beauty, just a few hours from major Northeastern cities.

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Fabulous Fall Foliage: A Lesson On How Leaves Change Colors

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A Quiet Fall Foliage Drive

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It's the Great Pumpkin, Jay (and Upper Jay!)

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A Fall Motorcycle Ride through the Whiteface Region

Fall is in the air and my bike was asking for that cooling feel of a crisp autumn breeze across it's cylinders before its long winters nap. Me, I'm just in it for the views! To celebrate the end of the season I decided to saddle up recently and...

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Warm, Woolly Adventures on the New York Fiber Trail

What better time than fall for stunning scenery and the coziness of exploring warm fiber arts destinations?

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A "Cabincore" Dream Come True!

Dreaming about a comfy cozy stay in one of the Whiteface Region's cabins? You're in luck!

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