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The question on everyone’s mind: When will Kansas City see peak fall colors?
Sweater weather is right around the corner, but we’ve still got a few weeks before Autumn officially starts on Monday, Sept. 22. Now, with help from the Farmer’s Almanac, we’re crunching the leaves — ahem, dates — ahead of time so you know the best time to take a scenic hike, drive, or weekend vacay.
Your fall forecast
It’s going to be a vibrant one in Kansas City, with some of this year’s best leaf peeping projected to be in the Midwest. Metro residents can expect peak colors at home from mid-October to early November:
- The first yellow leaves may be spotted as soon as Tuesday, Oct. 7.
- Orange and red leaves are expected to appear around Monday, Oct. 20-Monday, Oct. 27.
- From Sunday, Nov 2 onward, you can expect to see red and brown, as the trees prepare for winter.
Plan your seasonal staycation
There’s no shortage of local hiking trails or metro parks to admire Kansas City in the fall — but sometimes it’s best to get away. Enter your autumn Airbnb oasis.
- Robber’s Roost Tree House | Excelsior Springs, MO | This magical treehouse sits on a 200-acre ranch with limestone bluffs, forest trails, and a spring-fed private lake. Cozy up by the propane fireplace, paddle out on the water, or unwind lakeside in a covered lounge with couches and a view.
- Farm guesthouse | Kansas City, MO | Opt for something nature-filled without ditching civilization at this working farm retreat just minutes from historic downtown Parkville.
- Luxury cabin | Leasburg, MO | Experience its lush forests and riverbluffs with the whole family at this modern mega cabin. It’s not really roughing it when you have an outdoor movie projector.
