articles

When Fall Leaves Will Peak In Winston-Salem And Where Best To See Them

Interactive map shows when leaves will peak across U.S.

By Macaroni KID September 22, 2022

Wondering when the color of fall leaves will peak in 2022 near Winston-Salem and where best to see them?

David Angotti can tell you. He is a statistical expert and the co-founder of the site SmokyMountains.com. His love for weather, travel, technology, and the autumn season led him to begin developing a nationwide fall leaf map in 2013 after one Smoky Mountains visitor too many inquired with him when the leaves would be at their fall best.

What started as a fun side-project quickly became the most respected nationwide fall leaf map and one of the best fall resources in the country. Now, tens of millions of people use his map each year to plan everything from photography trips to weddings. But the most common users are simply people wondering when the leaves will peak near them, just like you're wondering when leaves will be at their best fall color in Winston-Salem, NC!

While not an exact science, the predictive map uses a complex algorithm that carefully analyzes several million data points and outputs approximately 50,000 predictive data pieces to determine when leaves will peak in each part of the country.

Check out the map below to see when the leaves will peak near Winston-Salem or another part of the country. Simply move the slider along the bottom to see when leaves are expected to reach peak color in Winston-Salem, NC.

Where to go leaf peeping in Winston-Salem

While at Macaroni KID Winston-Salem we don't use scientific data to determine the best place to go in Winston-Salem to see fall leaves, we think we have pretty good intel!

Here are my family's top five places near Winston-Salem to go leaf-peeping:


 Elena Photo via Canva

Blue Ridge Parkway

The drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway is a popular one for fall leaves changing colors and will not disappoint.  This makes for a great day trip with the family!  We enjoy packing a picnic where we can stop and enjoy the surroundings.  



 Ikostudio via Canva

Bethabara Park

2147 Bethabara Rd. Winston-Salem

We always enjoy visiting Bethabara Park but the fall is the best.  The history of the park is amazing, and the  changing colors of the leaves make it that much better.  Check out the Apple Festival on Saturday, September 24 and see what they have lined up. 


 Gratisography from Pexels