Where is the fall foliage in Litchfield CT?

In the western Litchfield hills, the dense green trees of Peoples State Forest in Barkhamsted are the first to turn. To see the best of early fall, try the Litchfield Hills Ramble, one of Connecticut’s best fall foliage driving tours.

Is Connecticut pretty in the fall?

Fall is a beautiful time of year in Connecticut. As Connecticut’s Office of Tourism reminds us, our state generally has the longest foliage season in New England, making it an ideal destination for leaf peepers.

Where is the best foliage in CT?

Best places to visit are the wooded areas of the state, like Litchfield, and the eastern Mystic region….Waterbury Area Loop — 42 miles

Mattatuck Museum, 144 W. Main Street, Waterbury (203- 753-0381)
Black Rock State Park, Route 6, Watertown (860-567-5694)
Southford Falls, Route 188, Oxford (203-264-5169)

Where should I go in Connecticut in the fall?

The 7 Best Places to See Fall Colors in Connecticut

01 of 07. Talcott Mountain State Park. Matt Simmons / Getty Images.
02 of 07. Mohawk State Forest.
03 of 07. Haystack Mountain State Park.
04 of 07. Peoples State Forest.
05 of 07. Pachaug State Forest.
06 of 07. Macedonia Brook State Park.
07 of 07. Shenipsit State Forest.

When is the fall foliage season in Connecticut?

Connecticut’s fall foliage season is always stunning! The State of Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) interactive fall foliage report map is now available. It forecasts the progression of color across our corner of New England.

What to do in Litchfield CT in the fall?

There’s more fall fun near Litchfield: Attend the annual Garlic & Harvest Festival held in October at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds; take a pumpkin patch train ride at the Danbury Railway Museum, or book passage aboard the Naugatuck Railroad and view fall foliage along the Naugatuck River on a leisurely train ride.

When do the leaves change color in Connecticut?

While the timing is slightly different every year, Connecticut sees its best fall color, moving from north to south, starting in early October and extending through late October.

Where is the town of Litchfield Connecticut located?

The historic town of Litchfield, Connecticut, settled in 1721, is located in northwestern Connecticut at the intersection of Routes 202 and 63. It is about a 2-1/2-hour drive from Boston, 2 hours from New York City or Albany, New York, and an hour from Hartford, Connecticut.