There is always something melancholic to the red in yellow leaves that trees shed in fall. Lyndsay from Purposely Lost Seoul, South Korea You’ll be able to take a walk along the beach and admire the 1847 brick lighthouse surrounded by fall colors. Then, head outside the main city center to Lighthouse Point Park. It’s best to keep warm by grabbing a pumpkin spiced coffee from one of the many coffee shops around the Yale campus as you wander around to the downtown The Shops at Yale shopping district. Yale looks even more studious and stately with autumn leaves floating around, and you’ll see students shuffling from class to class. Take a walk around the Ivy League college, Yale University’s campus, and through the nearby New Haven Town Green to catch a glimpse of the leaves falling. Nicknamed the “Elm City” for its Elm trees, New Haven is filled with trees with changing leaves during the autumn season. The historic city of New Haven, Connecticut, is one of the best places for fall foliage.

There’s so many places to check out within New York for fall colors, including the Botanic Gardens, Greenwood Cemetery, and more!Īlex from Alex on the Map New Haven, Connecticut, USA Grab a coffee and sit by the Prospect Park Lake for a glimpse of some gliding swans and shy turtles. Not only is it a little less busy, but it offers some quieter trails deep in the park that will take you through a canopy of brilliant colors.

If Central Park is not your thing, head to Brooklyn to check out Prospect Park instead. I recommend heading here in mid-to-late October when the trees have turned their stunning reds, yellows, and oranges. Of course, you can’t miss Central Park for its iconic statues, winding pathways, and intense colors.

I had to start us out with New York City! Known for being the setting of almost every deliciously-fall movie, New York has so many parks to explore, festivals to attend, and pumpkin-spiced everything to enjoy. 1.40 Share this: New York City, New York, USA

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