Fall in New York City

Brooklyn Bridge Park

A flash of seasonal color provides contrast to the concrete-and-steel towers of Lower Manhattan.

Central Park

The park boasts picture-perfect fall foliage in many of its corners.

Village Halloween Parade

A procession of spooky, skeletal puppets makes its way up Sixth Avenue as part of this downtown tradition, which began in 1974.

Fort Tryon Park

This quiet spot in the far north of Manhattan is home to the mock-medieval Met Cloisters, scenic walking paths and a heck of a lot of leafy trees.

Bronx Zoo

A wall of glass is all that separates visitors from a Bengal tiger.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Stunning fall colors reflect in the waters of the Lily Pool Terrace and the glass walls of the conservatory.

Brooklyn Heights

The neighborhood’s peaceful streets provide spectacular views of the East River and Lower Manhattan.

New York City Marathon

A stream of runners (some 50,000 in total participate in November's annual race) make their way through the streets in Long Island City, Queens, with Midtown's Chrysler Building and UN Headquarters in the background.

Columbus Circle

The autumn hues of Central Park's southern section stretch from the roundabout along 59th Street.

New York Botanical Garden

Towering oaks line the path to the main entrance of the Enid P. Haupt Conservatory, a Victorian-style greenhouse that’s home to hundreds of plants and flowers.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Supersize pumpkins lead the way for the Tom Turkey float as the procession heads down Central Park West.

Prospect Park

Bikers and joggers navigate the winding 3.35-mile inner loop of Brooklyn’s most famous park.

Wave Hill

This Bronx garden overlooks the Hudson River, with sweeping views west to the New Jersey Palisades.

Visitors flock to Bethesda Fountain, a landmark that’s a magnet for photo ops.

Astoria Park

In the fall, the changing of the leaves is just one reason to visit Astoria's expansive riverside park.

Photos of Fall in New York City

Things to Do

Fall in NYC: A Photo Gallery

Where to See New York's Best Fall Foliage

As the air cools and the leaves change color, the City gives off a distinctive charm. It comes through during big events like the Village Halloween Parade and Thanksgiving Day Parade—and in quieter moments, when strolling around parks and historic neighborhoods. 
