Here Are The Best Times And Places To View Virginia's Fall Foliage In 2023
By Beth|Published August 31, 2023
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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Charlottesville. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
Ah, fall in Virginia. Is there any season more charming? The crisp air, the promise of cooler weather — after all of that humidity — and festive activities galore. If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably been wondering, “When do leaves change color in Virginia?” The answer changes from year to year, but fortunately, we’ve got the Virginia fall foliage map for 2023, an in-depth guide for leaf-peeping in the Old Dominion.
Here in the U.S., the fall season seems to unofficially begin after Labor Day, with the start of school and the arrival of September. By the week of September 11th, the Northeast will begin to see the faintest beginnings of color.
The real change is forecasted for early October. In fact, the week of October 2nd and October 9th should be the absolute best for leaf peeping in the Virginia mountains and Shenandoah Valley.
We hope this article helped answer your question: “When do leaves change color in Virginia?” What are some of your favorite places to see the fall foliage in Virginia? Feel free to share them with us in the comments below — we would love to hear from you!