Overview
Twice the size of Yellowstone National Park, the Adirondacks is the last great wilderness in the Eastern USA, with endless opportunities for fishing and sailing, hiking and camping, horse racing and ballet in Saratoga Springs, whitewater rafting on the headwaters of the mighty Hudson River near Glens Falls, and more. Two of New York State's largest lakes are here - Lake George and Lake Placid, which was the site of the 1932 and 1980 winter Olympics. Athletes continue to train here, and the area is popular with cross-country and downhill skiers, too. In summer, the most popular places in the region likely are the hiking trails of Mount Marcy, ...
Twice the size of Yellowstone National Park, the Adirondacks is the last great wilderness in the Eastern USA, with endless opportunities for fishing and sailing, hiking and camping, horse racing and ballet in Saratoga Springs, whitewater rafting on the headwaters of the mighty Hudson River near Glens Falls, and more. Two of New York State's largest lakes are here - Lake George and Lake Placid, which was the site of the 1932 and 1980 winter Olympics. Athletes continue to train here, and the area is popular with cross-country and downhill skiers, too. In summer, the most popular places in the region likely are the hiking trails of Mount Marcy, the state's tallest peak.
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About the Expert
Evelyn Kanter is a contributor to Fodor's NYC and Fodor's Canada, editor of the Michelin Green Guide Switzerland, and author of Great Destinations: The Hudson Valley.
— Evelyn Kanter for AAA Destination Discovery
If time is short, save these attractions for a second visit.
Must See Skip It 'til Next Time
- Have the ride of a lifetime on the Olympic bobsled run at Lake Placid
- Revisit American Revolutionary War history at Fort Ticonderoga
- Have tea on the terrace at historic Sagamore Hotel in Bolton's Landing.
- Watch the ponies run at Saratoga
- The World's Largest Garage Sale in Warrensburg each autumn
Climate
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Best Time to Visit:
Year-round, depending on your activity of choice, from skiing in winter to fishing and hiking in greener weather
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