While the leaves haven’t quite started changing colors all over yet, fall is already in the air in Connecticut. When September rolls around, the air always starts feeling a bit crisper. The school buses start making their rounds around the neighborhood again. Rather than heading down to the beach on the weekends, soon we’ll be picking apples and pumpkins. Of course, we’ll really know it’s autumn in New England when the vibrant fall colors arrive! The big question is when we can expect to see peak fall foliage in Connecticut.
Each year, Smoky Mountains creates the Fall Foliage Prediction Map to predict when and where to view Connecticut peak foliage.
pedrik/Flickr You can also use the map to check out the peak fall foliage times for the rest of the U.S.
According to this year’s prediction, peak Connecticut fall foliage will occur the week of October 10.
Eric Vo/Flickr While no prediction tool is 100 percent accurate, the days surrounding the 10th will likely be the best days to see Connecticut fall foliage.
Now is the time to begin planning outdoor activities like hikes, riverboat cruises, and picnics to drink in autumn’s best views.
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We’re blessed to live in a state that experiences each of the seasons in incredibly beautiful depth.
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The least we can do is take time to appreciate the nature that surrounds us!
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Now that you know when to see fall foliage in Connecticut, how will you enjoy autumn? Is there one thing you do every year to enjoy peak foliage? Tell us about it in the comments! Take a peek at the interactive foliage map at the official Smoky Mountains website. Then, check out this list of fall road trips through Connecticut for more autumn inspiration!
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You can also use the map to check out the peak fall foliage times for the rest of the U.S.
Eric Vo/Flickr
While no prediction tool is 100 percent accurate, the days surrounding the 10th will likely be the best days to see Connecticut fall foliage.
Flickr/Patrick Franzis
Flickr/slack12
Mark Harrington/Flickr
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Fall Foliage in Connecticut September 14, 2022 Beth Price-Williams What is there to do in Connecticut in the fall? In addition to enjoying the abundant fall foliage in Connecticut, you’ll find many other fun things to do in the fall. To really drink in an array of Connecticut fall foliage, embark on a charming day trip. Spend a leisurely day exploring Mount Tom State Park in Litchfield. Climb aboard the Essex Stream Train for a trip along the Connecticut Valley. Or, go apple or pumpkin picking at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield. If you love ice cream, you’ll also love Connecticut in the fall. After all, where else can you find fall-flavored ice cream? Stop by Rich Farm in Oxford, for example, which boasts its popular pumpkin and apple spice ice cream flavors during the autumn. Where can I see the best fall foliage in Connecticut? Stroll around most neighborhoods to admire the Connecticut fall foliage. If you prefer going on a hike to see some of the prettiest leaves changing color in Connecticut, set off on the .04-mile Lover’s Leap in New Milford or Southford Falls Park Trail in Southbury, the latter of which boasts a beautiful waterfall. You can also view the stunning peak fall foliage at East Rock Park in New Haven, Dennis Hill State Park in Norfolk, and Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield. Why should I visit Connecticut in the fall? You’ll find so many things to do in Connecticut in the fall. If that’s not a big enough selling point, you’ll also get to see some of the best fall foliage in the United States. Fall activities abound in Connecticut – from picking pumpkins at local pumpkin patches to going for a leisurely hay ride at sprawling farms. If you enjoy long, leisurely drives, make your way along Route 1 in New Haven, on Route 149 from Colchester to East Haddam, or Route 85 from Glastonbury to East Hampton.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Fall Foliage in Connecticut
September 14, 2022
Beth Price-Williams
What is there to do in Connecticut in the fall? In addition to enjoying the abundant fall foliage in Connecticut, you’ll find many other fun things to do in the fall. To really drink in an array of Connecticut fall foliage, embark on a charming day trip. Spend a leisurely day exploring Mount Tom State Park in Litchfield. Climb aboard the Essex Stream Train for a trip along the Connecticut Valley. Or, go apple or pumpkin picking at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield. If you love ice cream, you’ll also love Connecticut in the fall. After all, where else can you find fall-flavored ice cream? Stop by Rich Farm in Oxford, for example, which boasts its popular pumpkin and apple spice ice cream flavors during the autumn. Where can I see the best fall foliage in Connecticut? Stroll around most neighborhoods to admire the Connecticut fall foliage. If you prefer going on a hike to see some of the prettiest leaves changing color in Connecticut, set off on the .04-mile Lover’s Leap in New Milford or Southford Falls Park Trail in Southbury, the latter of which boasts a beautiful waterfall. You can also view the stunning peak fall foliage at East Rock Park in New Haven, Dennis Hill State Park in Norfolk, and Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield. Why should I visit Connecticut in the fall? You’ll find so many things to do in Connecticut in the fall. If that’s not a big enough selling point, you’ll also get to see some of the best fall foliage in the United States. Fall activities abound in Connecticut – from picking pumpkins at local pumpkin patches to going for a leisurely hay ride at sprawling farms. If you enjoy long, leisurely drives, make your way along Route 1 in New Haven, on Route 149 from Colchester to East Haddam, or Route 85 from Glastonbury to East Hampton.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
In addition to enjoying the abundant fall foliage in Connecticut, you’ll find many other fun things to do in the fall. To really drink in an array of Connecticut fall foliage, embark on a charming day trip. Spend a leisurely day exploring Mount Tom State Park in Litchfield. Climb aboard the Essex Stream Train for a trip along the Connecticut Valley. Or, go apple or pumpkin picking at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield.
If you love ice cream, you’ll also love Connecticut in the fall. After all, where else can you find fall-flavored ice cream? Stop by Rich Farm in Oxford, for example, which boasts its popular pumpkin and apple spice ice cream flavors during the autumn.
Where can I see the best fall foliage in Connecticut?
Stroll around most neighborhoods to admire the Connecticut fall foliage. If you prefer going on a hike to see some of the prettiest leaves changing color in Connecticut, set off on the .04-mile Lover’s Leap in New Milford or Southford Falls Park Trail in Southbury, the latter of which boasts a beautiful waterfall.
You can also view the stunning peak fall foliage at East Rock Park in New Haven, Dennis Hill State Park in Norfolk, and Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield.
Why should I visit Connecticut in the fall?
You’ll find so many things to do in Connecticut in the fall. If that’s not a big enough selling point, you’ll also get to see some of the best fall foliage in the United States. Fall activities abound in Connecticut – from picking pumpkins at local pumpkin patches to going for a leisurely hay ride at sprawling farms.
If you enjoy long, leisurely drives, make your way along Route 1 in New Haven, on Route 149 from Colchester to East Haddam, or Route 85 from Glastonbury to East Hampton.
