Discover why the Adirondack Mountains are like no other place on Earth to visit. There are no park fees to enter, no gates that close at night, just a boundless natural preserve and the promise of adventure.

More than 2,000 miles of the most scenic trails in the Northeastern United States wind along forested paths, skip along waterfalls, leading to summits with 360-degree views that extend as far as the eye can see.

Explore the hiking trails of the famed Adirondack High Peaks. Choose your own camping adventure under the stars. Unwind on the pristine lakes of an Adirondack paradise.

Did you know, Wally once ran 8 miles up this road to the top?

At the summit, there are a few things you don’t often find atop a peak: a castle built from native stone, a restaurant and gift shop, an elevator carved deep inside the mountain top itself, and a truly spectacular 360-degree, panoramic view of unparalleled beauty. A visit to the Adirondacks is not complete without a drive to the top!

Stop at 4610′ Grill food truck to savor the gourmet rustic cuisine our talented chefs have prepared for you. Don’t forget to visit the Castle Gift Shop for souvenirs and gifts that will provide lasting memories of your Adirondack vacation.

Lake Placid is one hour SW from Plattsburgh, NY, and involves one of the prettiest drives you'll ever take, winding through rivers and Adirondack mountains. There are many lovely stops along the way as well, including Whiteface Mountain, and the Candyman confectionery shop.

Lake placid held the winter Olympics twice, once in 1932, and again in 1980 when the "Miracle on Ice" occurred. You can tour the Lake Placid Olympic Center and the Olympic Ski Jump Complex.

The real joy is taking a walk around the scenic lake (2.6 miles total), complete with a beach and several water view restaurants. View a few of our great lodges and grand hotels, some of which date back to the 1920's. Don't feel like walking 2.6 miles? Simply walk through town, with little store fronts and many Adirondack themed stores.

Rulf’s orchard is not only a local favorite- guests go out of their way in order to make a visit to Rulf’s when they are in the area!

Rohlfs orchard has been a popular local farm for decades. There is something special offered every season, including strawberry picking, pumpkin patch trips, and especially the apple harvest. Explore the greenhouses or the petting zoo while outside, or move inside to browse the local specialties such as maple syrup and maple sugar products, homemade apple cider, local craftsmanship, and delicious baked goods, including our favorite, apple cider donuts.

Only found in the north eastern corners of New York, you have to get yourself a michigan.

A local favorite. Ronnie's Michigans are truly one of a kind. Wally would walk from his job down the road at TwinState during lunch and enjoy 2 michigans with onions buried and onion rings.

While the Point Au Roche State Park holds a small beach and playground for a fee of $6-$7, we heavily suggest using the Point Au Roche Trails Entrance (which is free) for the best trails and walks along the lake.


There are two entrances. The main entrance (with the large sign) leads to a nice sandy beach, a picnic area, and a playground in. The second entrance entrance (across from the Point Au Roche Lodge) leads to some very pretty nature trails, some with a great view of the lake. You will know you are at the right place when you see a tiny nature center. Point Au Roche Trails is considered one of Leahs favorite places in the world.

Located 1 hr 35 minutes south of Plattsburgh, Great Escape is a favorite attraction in the Adirondacks. With over 135 rides and attractions including an amazing water park and selection of roller coasters, its easy to spend a whole day there.


Originally a mom and pops theme park called Storyland in the 1950s, Great Escape has thrived since then, eventually being bought by Six Flags in 1996. To their credit, Six flags changed very little once it acquired the park, and although it has grown and changed over the years, it still contains much of its original charm.


The best ride in the park? The oldest and still the most flocked-to attraction is its old wooden roller coaster, the Comet. Originally built in Ontario in 1927, this coaster was brought to the park in the 1990s and has been the biggest attraction since. Voted the #1 roller coaster in the U.S. today by Leah and her dad.

Kid Friendly, the Leahy Echo Center is a wonderful experience revolving around the many details about Lake Champlain. Leah's favorite department is the room with our lake monster, Champy!

The Echo Center is located at the waterfront in downtown Burlington, surrounded by many shops and restaurants!

The Colchester Causway is essentially the world's best bike path. It begins further back in the mainland of VT, but if you keep following the road toward the lake, you will see multiple parking lots closer to shore. We recommend using the parking lots closer to the shore to ensure you can enjoy the most of the bike path on the water.

Originally a railroad line built in 1900, the Colchester Causeway extends from the mainland of Colchester, VT over Mallets Bay to South Hero Island, surrounding by water on each side, resulting in a glorious view.