Adirondacks
At an expansive six million acres, the Adirondack Park contains 85 percent of all wilderness in the Eastern United States - more than 2,000 mountains, 30,000 miles of rivers, streams and brooks and more than 3,000 lakes and ponds in all. In the “High Peaks” there are 46 peaks that top 4,000 feet. Two of them – Mt. Marcy and Algonquin – are over 5,000 feet high!
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Average Temps: Low 32 degrees, high 90 degrees F.
Total area: About 6 million acres (Adirondack Park)
Population: 100,000+
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Perhaps nowhere else does a style of architecture so define a region as it does in the Adirondacks. Throughout the park you’ll find plenty of structures in the famed “Great Camp” Adirondack style, both original and new; there’s also a good dose of modern luxury, especially inside the Lake Placid Olympic Park.
Adirondacks Lodging
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The Adirondacks’ background includes centuries of untouched natural evolution, three wars, two Olympics and the original boom of commerce in America. Its activities and attractions reflect every moment, including millions of acres of forest preserve open year-round, 16 wilderness areas, historical museums, forts and battle sites and plenty of luxurious family fun.
Adirondacks Attractions
Dine Here
Like everything else in the Adirondacks, the cuisine blends what nature has put here with a dash of luxury and creativity. Native brook or rainbow trout, venison or duck can be enjoyed during a campfire cookout or as part of a full five-star resort meal. Whether it’s a barbecue and a bluegrass band, a gourmet picnic along a lake or a dish made with ingredients from local farms, one thing is for sure: you won’t go hungry.
Adirondacks Restaurants
How to Get Here
There are two major options for traveling to the Adirondack region by air: the Adirondack Regional Airport, located a few miles from Saranac Lake in the hamlet of Lake Clear, and Plattsburgh International Airport, which opened its doors in Plattsburgh in 2007. Amtrak provides train service from New York to Montreal.
Getting Around
Rental cars are recommended here, as there are no true urban hubs in the Adirondacks.
Scenic train rides are available seasonally from restored stations in North Creek, Saranac Lake, Lake Placid and Thendara south of Old Forge. By bus, Adirondack Trailways serves Lake George, Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, Keene, Keene Valley, North Hudson, Schroon Lake, Pottersville, Chestertown and Warrensburg, Malone, Massena, Potsdam, and Canton. Tour bus and limousine services are available within the Adirondacks city limits. Also, the Chula Vista Resort has begun offering a water taxi, a scenic boat ride to downtown and back during daylight hours.
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