Fall in the Lake Champlain Region
Extend your fall adventure in the Lake Champlain Region
Have a legendary autumn
Experience an unforgettable getaway in New York's Lake Champlain Region this fall! Our charming, historical region welcomes you to enjoy a respite of fresh air, remarkable views, and amazing finds around every bend.
An outdoor oasis awaits
One of the best things to do in the Lake Champlain Region is to go outside and play! Outdoor recreation here is unparalleled, with options for every adventurer. An extensive series of trails and pathways lead to stunning vistas of the surrounding mountain ranges, with plenty of hiking, mountain biking, and road cycling routes to get you there. Looking for wide open views?
Explore the downtowns of the region
Back in town, immerse yourself in the agricultural heritage of the Lake Champlain Region during the harvest season with high-quality local farm and food experiences. Autumn festivals like the Adirondack Harvest Festival and Fort Ticonderoga’s Heritage, Harvest & Horse Festival offer an opportunity to connect with local communities and experience the sites that have shaped American history
Historic fun is just around the bend
When you’re done feasting on farm-to-table goodness, find yourself in the heart of the region’s history, with our amazing historic sites. Visit a Revolutionary War fort, engage in period activities, explore ruins, and tour museums to learn how this area shaped our nation’s history.
Fall is the perfect time to go for a road trip, it’s here you can extend the foliage season and continue to enjoy the colors, flavors, and scenic views everyone loves.
Experience the Lake Champlain Region through more than 400 years of history
This fall, witness history live on at our landmarks and events
Farm to table is a way of life here!
Frequently Asked Questions
Later than most of the Adirondacks! Due to its location along the lake and milder temperatures, the leaves change later and hit peak later than the higher elevation areas of the Adirondack Mountains.
Belfry Mountain for a view of the High Peaks, Rattlesnake Mountain for close-up views of Lake Champlain, and Treadway Mountain for a good mix of both, are some of our favorite options! CATS trails are also always a good bet for foliage forays in the fall.
Farmers’ markets are a weekly tradition here in the Lake Champlain Region. While most markets operate on Saturday mornings, check our events calendar for mid-week markets as well.
Gunnison Lakeshore Orchards Olde Farmhouse Bakery & Gifts, or local cafes like JAMBS in Westport!
Of course! You can hit all the towns, starting with Ticonderoga and heading north to Keeseville.
He waits patiently for peak foliage like the rest of us! Keep your eyes open, you never know when Champ will make a lakeside appearance.
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Lake Champlain Region
Champ's Local Tips
Skip the I-87 traffic — take the ferry between Charlotte, VT and Essex, NY. Twenty minutes, and the view beats the highway.
