Fall Foliage in Williamsburg, Virginia – when is the best time to visit?

ByOlivia Bada
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Fall Foliage in Virginia – when is best time to see the leaves change in Williamsburg?

When is the best time to see the leaves change color in the Fall in Virginia? When are the fall leaves the best in Williamsburg? All good questions but the answer depends on several factors. To pick the perfect weekend to see the leaves in their most vibrant state is tricky, but really most weekends from mid to late October you will see beautiful fall colors in our forests.

However, as with all things, technology has jumped in to make it a little easier for you to navigate fall foliage in Virginia and across the United States.

Here is the the SmokyMountains.com Fall Foliage Prediction Map which takes weather forecasts, thousands of scientific factors and data points to create a really cool interactive foliage map. This map puts it near Oct 31 and the Farmers Almanac points to similar a date range for Coastal Virginia of Oct. 19-Nov. 4 as the best time to see the leaves changing color in the Williamsburg area.

So if you are considering wandering through Colonial Williamsburg, York River State Park, Chippokes Plantation State Park or maybe doing the Skyline Drive…you have this window of opportunity and a Foliage Map to guide you!

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    Olivia Bada is one of the driving forces behind WilliamsburgFamilies.com, a trusted resource for locals and visitors alike. With over 14 years of experience curating the best family-friendly events, activities, and attractions in Williamsburg, VA, Olivia has become a trusted writer in the community. Her passion for connecting families to their local area is evident in the comprehensive guides, event listings, and reviews she shares on the site. She shares information on local events including Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, Jamestown Settlement, Historic Yorktown, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, New Town, Merchants Square, York River State Park, Chippokes State Park and Yorktown Battlefield View all posts CEO

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