Activities in Adirondacks

Embark on a Gilded Age expedition here for exhibitions of the region’s history: logging, boating, and handmade furniture. Pick up lunch at the museum’

Climb trails through the northern peaks of the park.

Have walking guide Ernie La Prairie take you out in his wooden rowboat for an island picnic. Last stop: the outfitter’s store, which stocks heavenly s

Rainer Schnaars named his bakery after his favorite band, the Blue Brothers, and is where the gregarious, bearded 49-year-old creates pastries like a

The Vanderbilts’ fairy-tale lodge.

Spend the the afternoon exploring this 1892 estate on Newcomb Lake that’s accessible by foot, bike, or horse-drawn wagon. You’ll see one of the High P

Here bridges crisscross a clear, cold stream of water that flows through jagged rocks.

Olympic Pedigree: Figure skater-turned-movie star Sonja Henie took one gold medal at the Olympic Center’s rink in 1932. Nearly five decades later, dur

Guests gather at sunset to sip an Ubu Ale or a Lake Placid IPA. The brewery has won a slew of awards, including best in New York State at the TAP beer

The shop has everything you need to explore the lake, from paddleboats and kayaks to hydro bikes.

A great choice for beginners, thanks to its free, guided nature tours up a two-mile path with summit views of the Adirondack High Peaks region.

Choose from dozens of active pursuits. Two standouts: Strapping into a bobsled (equipped with blades in the winter, and wheels in the summer), or ridi

Try a bobsled run, a rare opportunity.

The ferry has operated continuously since 1756.

The ski jump from the 1980 winter Olympics is still up and running nearby. The area's most panoramic views can be seen from the top of the ski lifts.