Instagrammable Spots for Fall Foliage in Onondaga County

If you live in Central New York, you've probably started to notice the red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves drifting outside your window.

We've compiled this list of local places to visit in the Syracuse area this fall where you can snap the perfect picture to post on your Instagram page. Don't forget to tag us in your photos using #VisitSyr as you're out and about exploring this fall!

Heritage Hill Brewery

Heritage Hill Brewery perfectly pairs craft brews with breathtaking views, making it an ideal spot for your next fall Instagram moment. Perched on a hillside, the brewery offers stunning panoramas of rolling landscapes that are especially vibrant during the fall. Join your friends here at golden hour to capture the perfect picture!

Green Lakes State Park

The vibrant hues of fall foliage reflect beautifully in the serene waters of green lakes, creating a picturesque backdrop that's perfect for your feed! Green Lake is of course beautiful every season in Onondaga County, but the red, yellow, and orange leaves of autumn make it especially magical this time of year.

Beak & Skiff 1911 Established

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard is a quintessential fall destination in Syracuse. Stop by to pick apples with your family, indulge in some warm cider and a donut, or grab a drink with friends at 1911 Established. There are so many picture-perfect spots to add to your fall Instagram aesthetic!

Tim's Pumpkin Patch

What’s fall without pumpkins? This enchanting patch features pick your own pumpkins, a corn maze, fall themed treats, farm animals, and plenty of spooky Halloween themed decor. The only problem with this location is that it will definitely be hard to choose the first photo of your carousel.

Local Coffee Shops

Looking to have a Gilmore Girls fall? If Rory were a Syracuse resident, she would definitely frequent one of our many local cafes! Taking Instagram pictures in a coffee shop is the perfect excuse to buy a PSL and watch the leaves fall out the window.

Skaneateles

A fall sunset on Skaneateles Lake is EXACTLY what you need on your feed. This exquisite lakeside town is especially beautiful in the fall, make sure you visit Syracuse and take the 20 minute trip to see it in peak foliage! While enjoying a nice fall day by the lake discover great spots to snap that perfect photo like the Skaneateles Brewery, the Patisserie, the famous gazebo in the middle of town.

Beaver Lake Nature Center

Located four miles west of Baldwinsville lives Beaver Lake Nature Center, a 661-acre Onondaga County Park. The Nature Center is open all year-round but truly comes alive during the autumn months. Offering more than 10 different trails, you can spend your afternoon getting lost in the foliage and fresh air. Be sure to check out their website and don't miss notable fall events like their Maple Sugaring season and Enchanted Beaver Lake.