Best Things to Do in Adirondacks
The Adirondacks are mainly for outdoorsy vacationers; there are lots of opportunities for skiing and snowboarding in winter, and hiking and boating in the warmer months. But the region holds a range of attractions for other niche travelers. History-buffs find a safe-haven at Fort Ticonderoga and families tend to settle in Old Forge because of its water park. Meanwhile, sports fans can add Lake Placid's Olympic complexes and the Winter Olympics Museum to their must-see lists.
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Why go: Only a 15-minute drive west of the bustling tourist town of Lake Placid, Saranac Lake ... read more»
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Why go: Nicknamed the "Key to the Continent," Fort Ticonderoga sits on Lake Champlain and was a ... read more»
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Why go: About 25 miles west of Saranac Lake, the village of Tupper Lake is best known ... read more»
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Why go: If you're intimidated by Whiteface's slopes, Mount Pisgah in Saranac Lake will be ... read more»
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Why go: Visiting the St. Regis Canoe Area is a must for the boating and wildlife enthusiasts ... read more»
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Why go: An annual trip for many New Yorkers, the Enchanted Forest Water Safari theme park in ... read more»
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Why go: This little hamlet is a bit more built up than its neighbors, with the Enchanted ... read more»
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Why go: With the largest vertical drop on the Eastern seaboard (measuring 3,430 feet), 80 trails ... read more»
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Why go: Located just 15 minutes south of downtown Lake Placid, the Olympic Sports Complex on Mount ... read more»
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Why go: A great daytrip when you need a break from the larger tourist towns, this family-owned ... read more»
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Why go: The Winter Olympic Museum is dedicated to not only the 1932 and 1980 Lake Placid ... read more»
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Why go: Just a quick five minute drive south of downtown Lake Plaicid, the Olympic Jumping Complex ... read more»
