Where to stay for Leaf Peeping Weekends

Leaf Peeping Weekends is held on the weekends through October in September and October and November each year.

October weekends fill quickly, especially Friday and Saturday nights, while Sunday nights are usually easier to find. Two-night minimums are common, and midweek stays are both easier to book and cheaper.

Marlinton, Elkins, Lewisburg and Davis are the places travelers most often end up staying, rather than simply the nearest points on a map.

Highland Scenic Highway is where the event takes place, so it is the first place to look, and Marlinton, Elkins and Lewisburg are where visitors generally end up once it is fully booked. October weekends fill quickly, especially Friday and Saturday nights, while Sunday nights are usually easier to find.

Rates are typically higher than they are a week or two before or after the event, and minimum stays are common. Booking early is what saves money here rather than waiting for a late deal, because there is rarely any late availability to discount.