How to Experience Fall Foliage in the Catskills

Looking for the best ways to spend a fall day in the Catskills? Try one of these fun activities.

Go for a Hike

The Catskills are known for outdoor adventures, so see a bit of that outdoor adventure for yourself with a hike up one of the region’s mountains. If you’re not into hiking, you can also find scenic fall foliage railroads and byways. Check out the Catskill Association for Tourism Service’s top recommendations.

Sip Cider at Seminary Hill

This picturesque cidery and tasting room boasts the status of the world’s first Passive House-certified cidery. Its tasting room’s floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the apple orchard and Delaware River Valley. Stop in for a drink or book a broader cidery tour with a full tasting included.

Follow the Sullivan Catskills Dove Trail

You’ve seen food trails, beer trails, wine trails, music trails and more — but what about a dove trail? This unique offeringremembers the 1969 Woodstock festival and its impact on the Catskills. The trail includes 50 dove sculptures scattered throughout the region’s villages and tourist sites. The doves are all created by local artists and following the trail is a great way to get to know the area while also driving through some of the fall scenery.