All the Great Things to Do in the ADK

Four seasons of amazing adventures await you in the Adirondacks. Let us help you find the best ways to spend your time while you’re in the ADK.

You’ll never be bored in the Adirondacks.

The Adirondacks are an open book waiting for you to write your own adventure story. Explore what we have to offer, from fantastic skiing, hiking, fishing and boating to world-class museums and historic sites.

 

Find the Best Things to Do in the Adirondacks

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Art in Lake George: Courthouse Gallery's Unique Voice
Lake George Area, Lake George Village
Art in Lake George: Courthouse Gallery's Unique Voice
Lake George Area, Lake George Village

ADK Talks podcast’s latest episode features Lake George’s Courthouse Gallery

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Lake George Area, Lake George Village
Carving Tracks at Gore Mountain: The Ultimate Adirondack Winter Sports Experience
Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, Lake George Area, North Creek
Carving Tracks at Gore Mountain: The Ultimate Adirondack Winter Sports Experience
Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, Lake George Area, North Creek

ADK Talks podcast’s latest episode features New York’s largest ski resort.

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Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, Lake George Area, North Creek
Adirondack Ski Season Kicks Off
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, Lake George Area, Southern Woodlands, Central Adirondacks
Adirondack Ski Season Kicks Off
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, Lake George Area, Southern Woodlands, Central Adirondacks

The 2024-25 ski season is underway in the Adirondacks.

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Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, Lake George Area, Southern Woodlands, Central Adirondacks
Hike Cook Mountain All Year for Stunning Lake George Views
Lake Champlain & ADK Coast, Lake George Area, Ticonderoga
Hike Cook Mountain All Year for Stunning Lake George Views
Lake Champlain & ADK Coast, Lake George Area, Ticonderoga

Explore a lesser-known Adirondack trail that rewards with peace and panoramic views of Lake George and Vermont.

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Lake Champlain & ADK Coast, Lake George Area, Ticonderoga
The Pioneering Fight Against Tuberculosis in the Adirondacks
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Saranac Lake
The Pioneering Fight Against Tuberculosis in the Adirondacks
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Saranac Lake

Explore the Saranac Laboratory Museum and its significant impact on finding a worldwide cure for Tuberculosis.

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Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Saranac Lake
SKI Magazine Reader Survey Ranks Gore Among Top 10 Resorts in the East
Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, North Creek
SKI Magazine Reader Survey Ranks Gore Among Top 10 Resorts in the East
Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, North Creek

Gore Mountain in New York’s Adirondack Mountains is rated among the Top 10 ski resorts in the East by SKI Magazine readers.

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Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, North Creek
The Adirondack Loon Center in Saranac Lake
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Saranac Lake
The Adirondack Loon Center in Saranac Lake
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Saranac Lake

Delve into the fascinating lives of common loons in the Adirondacks.

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Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Saranac Lake
Get Lost! Corn Mazes in the Adirondacks
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Lake Champlain & ADK Coast, Ticonderoga, Gabriels, Paul Smiths, Saranac Lake
Get Lost! Corn Mazes in the Adirondacks
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Lake Champlain & ADK Coast, Ticonderoga, Gabriels, Paul Smiths, Saranac Lake

Corn mazes provide a perfect complement to the Adirondacks' autumnal attractions.

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Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Lake Champlain & ADK Coast, Ticonderoga, Gabriels, Paul Smiths, Saranac Lake
Leaf-Peeping & Beyond: Top Ideas for Fall Fun in the Adirondacks
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, Central Adirondacks, Lake George Area, Lake Champlain & ADK Coast
Leaf-Peeping & Beyond: Top Ideas for Fall Fun in the Adirondacks
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, Central Adirondacks, Lake George Area, Lake Champlain & ADK Coast

Listen to the ADK Talks Podcast to hear about our favorite fall activities and places to visit in Adirondack Park.

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Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, Central Adirondacks, Lake George Area, Lake Champlain & ADK Coast
Prospect Mountain in Lake George: Choose Your Adventure
Lake George Area, Lake George Village
Prospect Mountain in Lake George: Choose Your Adventure
Lake George Area, Lake George Village

Hike or drive to the summit for spectacular views of Lake George.

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Lake George Area, Lake George Village
Discovering the North Star Underground Railroad Museum
Lake Champlain & ADK Coast, Keeseville
Discovering the North Star Underground Railroad Museum
Lake Champlain & ADK Coast, Keeseville

Telling the story of an essential chapter in American history in the Adirondacks and beyond.

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Lake Champlain & ADK Coast, Keeseville
Cruising Through History: A Journey with Raquette Lake Navigation Company
Central Adirondacks, Raquette Lake
Cruising Through History: A Journey with Raquette Lake Navigation Company
Central Adirondacks, Raquette Lake

Explore the Adirondack Great Camps of the American Gilded Age on a cruise on Raquette Lake.

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Central Adirondacks, Raquette Lake
Tracking Legends: Sasquatch in the Adirondacks
Southern Woodlands, Whitehall
Tracking Legends: Sasquatch in the Adirondacks
Southern Woodlands, Whitehall

New Episode! Tracking Legends: Sasquatch in the Adirondacks

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Southern Woodlands, Whitehall
Bike the Barns: Celebrate Adirondack Agriculture and Cycling
Lake Champlain & ADK Coast, Keeseville
Bike the Barns: Celebrate Adirondack Agriculture and Cycling
Lake Champlain & ADK Coast, Keeseville

It doesn't get more farm-to-table than ANCA's Bike the Barns event in the Lake Champlain region of the Adirondacks.

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Lake Champlain & ADK Coast, Keeseville
Natural Stone Bridge and Caves Pottersville, NY
Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, Pottersville
Natural Stone Bridge and Caves Pottersville, NY
Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, Pottersville

Visit the natural stone bridge and caves for a true Adirondack experience.

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Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, Pottersville
ADK Talks Podcast New Episode: Indian Lake Theater
Central Adirondacks, Indian Lake
ADK Talks Podcast New Episode: Indian Lake Theater
Central Adirondacks, Indian Lake

New Episode: Going behind the curtain at Indian Lake Theater.

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Central Adirondacks, Indian Lake
The Willard Hanmer Guideboat Race in Saranac Lake Village
The Willard Hanmer Guideboat Race in Saranac Lake Village

A tradition of boating craftsmanship and endurance in the Adirondack Tri-Lakes and High Peaks.

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Exploring the Adirondack Rail Trail: Past, Present, and Future
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Saranac Lake, Lake Placid
Exploring the Adirondack Rail Trail: Past, Present, and Future
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Saranac Lake, Lake Placid

A captivating journey through time and nature in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains.

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Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Saranac Lake, Lake Placid
Adirondack Experience, The Museum at Blue Mountain Lake
Central Adirondacks, Blue Mountain Lake
Adirondack Experience, The Museum at Blue Mountain Lake
Central Adirondacks, Blue Mountain Lake

Experience the Adirondacks through immersive experiences, an incredible collection of artifacts and a beautiful campus overlooking Blue Mountain Lake.

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Central Adirondacks, Blue Mountain Lake
Get Ready for Adventure: Summer at Gore Mountain
Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, North Creek
Get Ready for Adventure: Summer at Gore Mountain
Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, North Creek

Summer is a perfect time to explore the other side of this Adirondack ski destination.

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Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, North Creek
Stunning High Falls Gorge in the Adirondack High Peaks Region
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Wilmington, Lake Placid
Stunning High Falls Gorge in the Adirondack High Peaks Region
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Wilmington, Lake Placid

An accessible yet wild and exciting interaction with mother nature less than 15 minutes from Lake Placid.

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Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Wilmington, Lake Placid
The Thrilling Cliffside Coaster at Mt. Van Hoevenberg
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Lake Placid
The Thrilling Cliffside Coaster at Mt. Van Hoevenberg
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Lake Placid

Lake Placid’s thrilling scenic adventure ride.

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Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Lake Placid
Gore Mountain’s Scenic Skyride
Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, North Creek
Gore Mountain’s Scenic Skyride
Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, North Creek

Getting to the top of Gore Mountain is a breeze on the Adirondack Skyride.

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Gore Mountain & Schroon Lake Area, North Creek
John Brown Farm State Historic Site in the Adirondacks
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Lake Placid
John Brown Farm State Historic Site in the Adirondacks
Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Lake Placid

The home and final resting place of the famous anti-slavery crusader is near Lake Placid.

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Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region, Lake Placid
Hiking the Northville-Placid Trail in the Adirondack Park
Southern Woodlands, Central Adirondacks, Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region
Hiking the Northville-Placid Trail in the Adirondack Park
Southern Woodlands, Central Adirondacks, Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region

Celebrating 100 years of adventure along 138 miles through the heart of the Adirondacks from Northville to Lake Placid.

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Southern Woodlands, Central Adirondacks, Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region
Exploring the Majestic Whiteface Veterans' Memorial Highway Near Lake Placid
Exploring the Majestic Whiteface Veterans' Memorial Highway Near Lake Placid

Take a journey through history and beauty in the Adirondacks on the Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway.

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Where in the Adirondacks? A Stop on the Adirondack Railway
Central Adirondacks, Old Forge
Where in the Adirondacks? A Stop on the Adirondack Railway
Central Adirondacks, Old Forge

This week’s “Where in the ADK?” contest takes us to the Western edge of the Central Adirondack Park. Do you know where in the ADK?

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Central Adirondacks, Old Forge
Discover the Adirondack Park’s Essence at Newcomb's AIC
Central Adirondacks, Newcomb
Discover the Adirondack Park’s Essence at Newcomb's AIC
Central Adirondacks, Newcomb

The Adirondack Interpretive Center is a perfect destination for nature lovers.

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Central Adirondacks, Newcomb
What to do in the Adirondacks Now? Spring Leaf Peeping
What to do in the Adirondacks Now? Spring Leaf Peeping

Leaf peeping isn’t just for the fall; it takes on a new meaning in upstate New York’s Adirondack Park in the spring.

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Hike to the Historic Owl’s Head Fire Tower in the Adirondacks.
Central Adirondacks, Long Lake
Hike to the Historic Owl’s Head Fire Tower in the Adirondacks.
Central Adirondacks, Long Lake

Where in the ADK? It’s the fire tower on Bald Head Mountain

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Central Adirondacks, Long Lake