Fall is the most beautiful time of the year. Leaves change to reveal vibrant colors that blanket moutainsides and line highways. With so much to see and crisp, cozy weather, this is the perfect time for a road trip in your new car. As Upstate New York offers breathtaking scenery, here are three trips you must make.
Route 9 From Albany to Lake Champlain
Passing through places like Saratoga Springs and Moreau Lake State Park, Route 9 offers plenty of great stops with a beautiful destination. Visit the Saratoga Automobile Museum to see vintage cars, or check out a world famous horse race at the Saratoga Racetrack. Rent a cozy cottage at Moreau Lake State Park and hike through the hardwood forests. Ride some rollercoasters at The Great Escape Six Flags Amusement Park in Queensbury. Once you arrive at Lake Champlain, drive to the top of Mount Defiance at Fort Ticonderoga for an outdoor lesson on the Revolutionary War.
Route 20 Along the Finger Lakes
Stretching along the northern tips of the Finger Lakes, Route 20 will provide you with an unforgetable drive. The town of Skaneateles offers a range of relaxing stays with lakeside cottages, inns, and spas. For the American history buffs, Auburn is home to the Harriet Tubman and William Seward houses. Take a quick turn to the north at Seneca Falls to visit the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. Geneva on the Lake is known as the “Crown Jewel of the Finger Lakes,” offering a luxurious experience to all visitors. Finish off with a scenic sky ride at Roseland Park for a perfect view of Canandaigua Lake.
NY 28 from Warrensburg to Utica
Known as the Central Adirondack Trail, NY 28 will take you through the wilderness of the Catskills and Adirondacks. This is the perfect trip for an adventure lover. From kayaking to hiking to fishing and more, there is plenty to do and sights to see. Drive through the Hudson Forge Wilderness and see one of the highest waterfalls in the Adirondacks, OK Slip Falls. Camp out at Raquette Lake, the largest natural lake in the Adirondacks or stay at the Big Moose Inn in Eagle Bay and enjoy the Stillwater Reservoir. Old Forge, the base camp of the Adirondacks, is home to McCauley Mountain, a great place for skiers and hikers alike.
Upstate New York offers routes for every type of road tripper. Whether you are looking for a relaxing getaway or new adventures, there is a place for you.
