This Is the No. 1 Fall Foliage Destination in the U.S. for 2025

"If you happened to live in a place where the foliage transformed, lucky you. But if not, the shift in the natural world simply wasn't part of your seasonable routine. These days, leaf peeping has become an essential fall activity, whether you're looking to snap the perfect social media shot, immerse yourself in as many autumn traditions as possible, or just love the great outdoors."

"Located just north of New York City, the Hudson Valley is home to charming towns like Catskills, Beacon, Hudson, Woodstock, and Rhinebeck. Spanning over 7,000 square miles, the region features stunning mountain ranges, scenic drives, and no shortage of fall-inspired things to do. Want to wander through 7,000 glowing jack o'lanterns? You can do that in Hudson Valley. Want to go apple picking through vast orchards? There are plenty of spots."

Leaf peeping has become a popular fall activity, with a 2024 study revealing that 65 percent of Americans want to travel to a specific destination to experience a specific season. Priceline provided hotel search data from U.S. travelers for dates between Oct. 10 and Oct. 24 to identify top scenic destinations for fall 2025. Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was the top destination last year; the Hudson Valley is the most popular for 2025. The Hudson Valley spans over 7,000 square miles and includes towns such as Catskills, Beacon, Hudson, Woodstock, and Rhinebeck. The region offers scenic drives, mountain ranges, orchards, boutiques, vineyards, wellness retreats, and seasonal events like large jack o'lantern displays.

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