Fall Foliage & Leaf Peeping in The Finger Lakes

Fall is a beautiful time in the Finger Lakes. The region’s fall foliage is rightfully famous, as hues of rich scarlet, fiery orange, and glittery gold blanket the hillsides. Warm days and cool nights, farmers markets, and so many outdoor activities to enjoy. Undoubtedly, the magical part of fall is the dotted purple along the landscape that adorn the orange, yellow, and red.

Whether you're with friends, kids, family, or on your own, these fall activities in Ontario County will help you create golden core memories all season long!

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Head to one of the Finger Lakes's fall festivals to celebrate the season, like the Fall Festival at Bristol Mountain or Fall Festival at Pick'n Patch. Sip on locally-crafted wines along the Canandaigua Wine Trail to warm you up on a chilly evening and enjoy all things grape at the annual Naples Grape Festival. For a cozy fall getaway, stay at a local bed & breakfast, complete with plenty of fireside charm that's perfect for the season. While exploring, take in the scenic beauty with a drive along the suggested route to enjoy the Colors of the Season. Or grab your bike and pedal along the Ontario Pathways for stunning canopy views.

Follow the Rochester/Finger Lakes Craft Beverage Trail to sample locally made wine, craft beer, spirits, and hard cider, and see stunning countryside along the way. To get a different perspective, tackle the ropes courses at Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures – seven high-ropes courses offer increasing levels of difficulty – then fly down one of seven ziplines. For an aerial adventure at more sedate speeds, try the Fall Sky Rides – ride the ski lift up Bristol Mountain and ride or hike down on marked trails, taking in amazing views of the surrounding Bristol Hills.

Whether you’re looking for fall festivals nearby or exciting fall events in the Finger Lakes, there’s no shortage of seasonal fun to enjoy! Tag your photos using #VisitFLX and check out the photos tagged for a peek at Ontario County in its full fall splendor.