1. Bear Mountain State Park

Bear Mountain State Park in Bear Mountain, NY
Bear Mountain State Park, only an hour outside Manhattan, has everything you need to feel like you’ve truly escaped, including picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, excellent hiking and biking trails—even a zoo. Climb the hour-long trail to the summit for views of the Catskills aglow in vibrant colors, and maybe even catch a glimpse of NYC’s skyscrapers on a clear day. Get there by car or take a Shortline bus. [Photo via] Where: Bear Mountain State Park 3006 Seven Lakes Drive Bear Mountain, NY 10911 Peak foliage: Last two weeks of October
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