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Sunset over Lake in Adirondacks Park, New York
Sunset by a lake in the Adirondacks, New York (Kenneth Garrett/National Geographic/Getty)
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Adirondacks Family Travel Tips

By Meagan Francis
  • Watch river otters play up close at The Wild Center.
  • Take a raft or tube ride down a river through a mountain gorge at the Ausable Chasm.
  • Learn more about the military history of the Adirondack area and see its artifacts up close at a restored military garrison, Fort Ticonderoga.

Family Overview: Adirondacks, New York

By Meagan Francis
The Adirondack Park, established in 1882 by the New York State Legislature, is a 6.1-million-acre protected natural wonder in northeastern New York State. The park is the size of the entire state of Vermont, making it the largest park in the contiguous United States as well as the largest National Historic Landmark. The Adirondack Park intermingles public and private land, including residential homes, villages, backcountry, lakes, and manicured natural areas—sometimes in close proximity to one another. And, of course, the park is home to the Adirondack Mountains. Read More

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  • Are there any "real" log cabins for rent near Lake George? We are looking to take a late fall or early winter weekend in Lake George and are looking for a real log cabin with a fireplace and 2 bedrooms to rent within about 30 mins of Lake George Village. Any ideas or suggestions?
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  • Where can i find an easily accesible camp ground free of all people closest to long island? could be in the adirondacks or just the closest actual place free from people with just wilderness... i have a jeep four door for travel
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Hotels

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Mirror Lake Inn

77 Mirror Lake Drive
Lake Placid, NY 12946 Map

Distance: 26.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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The Whiteface Lodge

7 Whiteface Inn Lane
Lake Placid, NY 12946 Map

Distance: 27.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Mohonk Mountain House

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1000 Mountain Rest Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561 Map

Distance: 160.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Fort Ticonderoga

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On Lake Champlain
Ticonderoga, New York

Distance: 16.3 mi. (from destination center)

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Military-history buffs will be in heaven at this fort set right on Lake Champlain. Built by the... Read More

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Robert Frost Interpretive Trail

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Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont

Distance: 54.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This easy 1 mile trail commemorates the famed poet Robert Frost.

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Ausable Chasm

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2144 Rte 9
Ausable Chasm, New York 12911

Distance: 32.0 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Adirondacks

Distance (mi.)
Albany International Airport 91.9 map
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport 97.5 map
Ottawa International Airport 135.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near Adirondacks

Distance (mi.)
Burlington International Airport 34.2 map
Saranac Lake Adirondack Airport 39.6 map
Plattsburgh Clinton County Airport 43.6 map

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