The Adirondacks: A Natural Paradise

Burleigh’s Luncheonette, in Ticonderoga, is a Retro diner with turquoise seats, black-and-white checkered floor, vintage decor like vinyl records and a bike on the wall, large windows with “LUNCH” and “BREAKFAST” signs, and sunlight streaming inside.
Eat
The Deer Head Inn, Elizabethtown
Adirondacks WW Durant Cruise & Dine, Raquette Lake
Burleigh’s Luncheonette, Ticonderoga
The Railyard Taproom & Restaurant, Whitehall
People sit at a bar at Blue Line Brewery in Saranac Lake with wooden walls, a TV showing a sport, beer taps, and chalkboard menus. Shelves display bottles, framed pictures, sports jerseys, and memorabilia, creating a cozy, lively atmosphere.
Drink
Cannon Spirits, Crown Point
Adirondack Pub & Brewery, Lake George
Blue Line Brewery, Saranac Lake
Valcour Brewing Company, Plattsburgh
A cozy bedroom with a patterned bedspread, white walls, a large window showing a scenic lake view, built-in cabinets, and a modern ceiling light fixture. A hat rests on the window seat.
Stay
Essex Inn on the Adirondack Coast, Essex
Hungry Trout Resort, Wilmington
Grand Adirondack Hotel, Lake Placid
The Sagamore Hotel, Bolton Landing
Aerial view of a large stone fort surrounded by lush green trees, with a river visible in the background; the fort has thick walls and a courtyard in the center.
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Fort Ticonderoga 250th Anniversary Exhibit, Ticonderoga
Crown Point Historic Site, Crown Point
Champlain Area Trails, Westport
Lake George Steamboat Company
Aerial view of a scenic town with a river, autumn trees, and a partly cloudy sky. Text overlay shows a route map with stops at Rouses Point, Plattsburgh, Port Kent, Westport, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Whitehall, and Fort Edward-Glens Falls.

The Adirondacks, a vast wilderness of towering peaks, crystal-clear lakes and endless adventure, is a quick trip away via Amtrak. With stops in Fort Edward-Glens Falls, Whitehall, Ticonderoga, Port Henry, Westport and Plattsburgh, this stunning region offers a perfect mix of outdoor exploration, history and small-town charm.

In Fort Edward and Glens Falls, art and culture thrive at the Hyde Collection, while nearby Lake George offers boating, beaches and scenic hikes with breathtaking views. Further north, Whitehall, known as the “Birthplace of the US Navy,” is filled with Revolutionary War history and charming waterfront scenery.

Ticonderoga is home to the legendary Fort Ticonderoga, where visitors can explore colonial-era reenactments and stunning lake views. In Port Henry and Westport, adventure seekers can access the High Peaks Wilderness, offering some of the best hiking in the East. Crown Point State Historic Site provides incredible ruins and sweeping views of Lake Champlain.

In Plattsburgh, explore waterfront parks, historic battle sites, and scenic biking trails along the lake for you to take in the incredible beauty of the region. From history to outdoor adventure, the Adirondacks are the perfect escape—kayak, hike, ferry, or walk your way through the wonders of the mountains.

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    Adirondacks Travel Guide

    Travel to the Adirondacks by Rail with Amtrak
    Six million acres of mountains, woods, waterways, parks and villages. Starting points: Fort Edward-Glens Falls, Whitehall, Ticonderoga, Port Henry, Westport, Port Kent, Plattsburgh and Rouses Point.Adirondacks

    Events in the Adirondacks

    Adirondack Experiences

    Amtrak Stations in the Adirondacks