Fall Foliage in Virginia

Fall in Virginia is one of the most beautiful times of year, and traveling throughout the Commonwealth during this season can reveal an abundance of color. Virginia’s expansive woodlands, famously blue-tinged mountains, and rambling scenic byways are the place to be when fall leaves are at their fiery peak.

Virginia's diverse landscape, from the highest mountains to the Eastern Shore, provides a long fall foliage season, starting earliest in the higher elevations and moving eastward. Generally peak fall foliage is sometime between October 10 and October 31; however, dates can vary from year to year. Want to know when and where to see the best fall colors in Virginia this autumn? View our fall foliage guide below.

Fall Foliage Outlook in Virginia

Fall Foliage Report for the Weekend of Oct. 24

Fall in Virginia is always a showstopper, and color is sweeping across the state this week!

In Southwest Virginia, vibrant reds, oranges, and golds are at or just past peak. The Shenandoah Valley and northern Blue Ridge should hit their best color this weekend, while Northern Virginia is glowing with warm tones mixed with a few green oaks still holding on.

Across Central Virginia, oaks are joining the display with amber and crimson leaves, accented by golden hickories and bright red maples. Each maple tells its own story, from soft yellow to fiery red.

In Coastal Virginia, low-lying areas are beginning to pop with colorful red maples and sweetgums. Windy days are starting to scatter leaves, so now’s the time to get out and savor Virginia’s fall beauty before it fades.

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