Museums, historic sites, great camps, scenic railroads, observatories.
★ FeaturedEighty acres on Route 30 in Vails Mills, home to more than 500 animals — camels, zebras, giraffes, kangaroos, monkeys, and more. Open summers; returns at Christmas as a drive-thru lights display.
Editor's PickMore than 20 buildings across 121 acres hold interactive exhibitions on Adirondack life, from boat collections and photography archives to outdoor activities and a research library.
Editor's PickGreat Camp Sagamore is a historic Adirondack Great Camp offering multi-day programs, overnight stays, and daily activities focused on history, arts, outdoor recreation, and wellness.
Editor's PickLive animals, hands-on exhibits & forest trails connect guests with the Adirondacks.
Step back to the 1750s at Fort William Henry in Lake George. Experience life in a British fort with living history tours, musket demonstrations, and exhibits.
The Lake George Steamboat Company offers a variety of guided cruises on Lake George, inviting visitors to experience the region's beauty and history from the water.
Discover the history of Speculator and Lake Pleasant within the walls of the region's first town hall and library. This local museum offers a window into the community's early days.
The Adirondack Carousel in Saranac Lake, NY, is a family-friendly, indoor attraction featuring hand-carved Adirondack wildlife figures. It is a community-built, year-round destination.
Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts is a vibrant hub for creativity in the Adirondacks, offering inspiring performances, gallery exhibits, workshops, and community events for all ages.
Adirondack Railbike Adventures offers unique railbike tours in the Adirondack Mountains. Riders can explore scenic routes from Old Forge (Thendara) and Tupper Lake, experiencing natural beauty and spectacular views on railbikes made in New…
Adirondack Railroad offers scenic train experiences through the beautiful outdoor scenery of New York, departing from stations in Utica, Thendara, and Tupper Lake. They provide various themed rides, including special events and multi-hour…
Adirondack Railroad offers scenic train excursions through the Adirondack Park from Utica, Thendara, and Tupper Lake.
Ampersand Energy LLC owns and operates small hydro and solar power facilities. The company also engages in the development of adjacent real estate.
Come visit Ausable Chasm for an assortment of adventures you will not find at any other single location in the Adirondacks.
Blue Mountain Center is a working community in the Adirondacks that supports writers, artists, and activists through residencies, conferences, and focus residencies.
The Bolton Historical Museum sits on the shores of Lake George in Bolton Landing and educates visitors about the history of Bolton, Lake George and the surrounding region.
Boots & Birdies is a family-owned, Western-themed fun center in Lake Placid, NY. It offers an 18-hole miniature golf course, a baseball batting cage, and a custom mining sluice for gemstone and fossil mining, providing hours of outdoor act…
Calypso's Cove is a family fun park in Old Forge, NY, located next to Enchanted Forest Water Safari. It features attractions like go-karts, mini-golf, arcade games, and a ropes course with a zipline, offering afternoon and evening entertai…
Peat swamps, bog thickets & other unique areas for kayaking, canoeing & wildlife-watching.
Located in Old Forge, Enchanted Forest Water Safari offers a blend of water park experiences and traditional theme park attractions. Visitors can access various slides, pools, and dry rides.
Fort Ticonderoga guards America's most historic landscape on Lake Champlain, offering a blend of history, reenactments, and gardens.
Godwin Preserve in the Town of Bolton offers two hiking trails totaling 112 acres, with moderate difficulty. The Yellow Trail provides views of Amy's Park wetlands and High Nopit, while the Red Trail connects to Pole Hill Pond Preserve.
This 22-acre nature park features waterfalls, hiking/walking trails, glass-floor walkways & more.
The Historic Copeland Covered Bridge is a 35-foot Queenpost truss bridge built in 1879 by Arad Copeland in Edinburg, Saratoga County. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only covered bridge remaining in Sara…
The House of Frankenstein Wax Museum in Lake George New York
The Ice Palace is a prominent feature of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, a historic annual celebration in New York State established in 1897.
John Dillon Park, part of Paul Smith's College, is an accessible outdoor recreation area in the Adirondacks, offering camping, fishing, and hiking. The park will not open for the summer 2026 season due to water system improvements.
Keene Arts is a venue in Keene, NY, hosting diverse events including art exhibits, concerts, film screenings, and a winter farmers market.
Lake George Expedition Park is a place of adventure, discovery, and excitement for attendees of all ages. Located in Lake George, NY. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day.
Experience the beauty of the Historic Champlain Canal with a customized pontoon tour. We offer both public and private boats rides on the Hudson River/Champlain Canal.
Explore the largest marble cave entrance in the eastern U.S., carved by Trout Brook. Offers self-guided trails, adventure tours, and winter snowshoeing with ice formations.
Saved from demolition, this 1872 landmark station is now a museum, heritage center, and cultural hub in historic North Creek, featuring a fabulous diorama and exhibits on the Adirondack Railroad, Theodore Roosevelt, and local history.
Penfield Homestead Museum preserves the history of Crown Point, NY, and the surrounding Ironville area. Explore the historic homestead, barns, church, and learn about local history, military conflicts, and notable families.
Raquette Lake Navigation Co. offers dining, sightseeing, and special event cruises on Raquette Lake, New York. Operating since 1991, they provide luncheon, dinner, and Sunday brunch cruises, as well as scenic excursions and options for pri…
Explore New York's beauty by rail biking with Revolution Rail! Rev Rail's unique rail biking experience will have you pedaling along historic railroad tracks in the stunning Adirondack Mountains, offering a family-friendly activity for all…
Revolution Rail Co. offers pedal-powered rail biking adventures in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, providing a unique way to explore scenic railroad tracks. These adventures are suitable for all ages and abilities.
The Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage Museum in Saranac Lake, New York, was the residence of the famous author of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Treasure Island. It preserves his personal belongings and is the world's first site dedicated to Ste…
Sail Adirondacks is a crewed sailboat charter service with bases in Saranac Lake and Port Henry on Lake Champlain. They offer crewed sailing experiences and learn-to-sail lessons on a fleet of classic sailboats.
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surrendered his entire force. This first ev…
Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob offers a moderately steep, 0.7-mile hike to a gazebo with expansive views of Lake George and the Adirondacks. An additional blue trail leads to a seasonal waterfall.
Small, centrally located park features a beach, playground & amphitheater for summer concerts.
The Slate Valley Museum celebrates the history and culture of the quarrying community established along the New York-Vermont border in the 1800s. Many quarries remain active, producing most of the nation's colored roofing slate.
The Summit Weather Observatory, part of the University at Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC), provides real-time weather conditions and data from its observatory at the summit of Whiteface Mountain and a field station at…
The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory offers programs and events focused on astronomy and space exploration, including stargazing, lectures, and a portable planetarium.
The Great Adirondack Corn Maze, located at Tucker Farms in Gabriels, offers a new maze design each year for visitors to explore and enjoy getting lost in.
The Ilion Little Theatre has entertained residents of the Mohawk Valley every year since 1924, beginning as a private club performing in the attic of one of its founders. In 1927, the group purchased the former carriage house and stables o…
The Promise Gardens is an elegant indoor and outdoor wedding estate in Thurman, NY, featuring historic 18th-century barns, acres of flowering gardens, and stunning mountain views near Lake George and the Adirondacks.
Tour Boat Lake George at Blue Lagoon Resort offers private guided boat tours of Lake George on a 24-foot bowrider motorboat. Guests enjoy sightseeing, swimming, tubing, and cliff jumping with an experienced captain.
The Brant Lake Museum is housed in an 1890s farmhouse, featuring period furniture, clothing, tools, and photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries. It also includes a Carriage House with military and local hotel exhibits.
Outfitter for river tubing on the Lower Hudson River, with tubes, life jackets & shuttle provided.
The Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge is a vibrant venue dedicated to presenting music, theater, and visual arts in Upper Jay, NY. It serves as a community hub for various cultural events.
Nearby Queensbury historical marker states: The Blind Rock marker denotes an ancient gneiss boulder which was known to Native Americans and early colonists as the bounds between lands held by the English and French prior to the French and Indian war.
Captain Marney's Boat Rental offers boat and water sports rentals in the Lake Placid, NY area. They provide reasonably priced options for various water enthusiasts, including discounts for multi-day, multi-boat, and group rentals.
The Cliffside Coaster in Lake Placid, NY, is the longest coaster in North America. It follows the path of Olympic history at Mt Van Hoevenberg.
Hillbilly Fun Park offers two spacious 18-hole mini-golf courses in Fort Ann, NY. Visitors can also enjoy over 50 flavors of ice cream, with the park typically opening for the season starting April 24th.
Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower is located within the 13,784-acre Hurricane Mountain Wilderness, part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve. This mountainous area offers opportunities for various outdoor activities.
Simple, furnished farmhouse home & grave of abolitionist John Brown, set in parkland with trails.
Mt Van Hoevenberg, a Lake Placid Legacy Site, offers the thrilling Skeleton Experience for visitors and youth bobsled and skeleton programs, continuing its Olympic legacy as a venue for winter sports.
Museum focusing on the winter Olympic games & its events, including hockey, skating & curling.
Tree-filled 36,200-acre forest preserve with miles of scenic trails leading to McKenzie Mountain.
2 slope municipal ski slope free to the public.
The hockey arena where the 1980 'Miracle on Ice' happened, now part of a larger Olympic complex with skating rinks, the Olympic Museum, training facilities, and bobsled / skeleton experiences.
The Olympic Jumping Complex in Lake Placid is a world-class destination combining thrilling sport competitions, rich Olympic history, and activities like the Skyride Experience and Sky Flyer Zipline. Visitors can explore the venue and lear…
Hiking, climbing & skiing are popular activities at this vast natural area with peaks & lakes.
Discover the Iron Center Museum, a restored carriage house showcasing the rich railroad and mining history of the region, particularly the Witherbee-Sherman Company's operations from 1820 to 1971.
The industrial history of Ticonderoga can't be told without describing paper mills, graphite mining and pencils. The Heritage Museum preserves and interprets that history.
