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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
11-15-2018, 10:01 PM
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I see a few issues with your plan.
1. Acadia foliage is coastal so it peaks later. Not really a big deal as Acadia is picturesque in any season. Just something to consider if going there first.
2. Foliage in the Northeast has a very long season (mid September to mid November) and if you are smart about it you could enjoy peak foliage your entire trip.
Typically the Niagara region peaks pretty late (late October). As does the finger lakes. Whereas the Adirondacks and White Mountains, Northern Maine Woods (Katadyn), will be in peak before Columbus Day (often as early as late September at elevation). NYC and Long Island tend to peak closer to the end of October into November.
City wise. I grew up in the NY Metro and still visit family in the confines of the city. Parking, driving and generally getting around, and all that doesn't really seem all that horrible to me -if necessary. That being said, one of the first things I did after returning home from college was move away. New York is a great place to visit, but living there is a different ball game. So take that with a grain of salt. With NYC you can easily leave your car at a commuter train station in the suburbs north, east or west of the city and take a train in and then bus or subway around town or rent a citi bike. You can also drive into one of the outer boroughs such as the Bronx, Brooklyn or Queens and park fairly easily. NYC, unlike Boston is set in a sensible grid layout so navigation makes sense. Perhaps a Bostonian will make Boston a little less horrible sounding.
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