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  • The Adirondacks was the first great preserved wilderness, and it's still the one closest to home for New York's metropolitan hordes.
  • Here you’ll find 3,000 ponds and lakes, 2,000 miles of hiking trail, nearly 100 campgrounds and, of course, the Adirondack Mountains.
  • The famed Northville-Lake Placid Trail is good for hiking, and many of its 133 miles also are suitable for ungroomed, backcountry skiing. The section from Benson to Silver Lake Lean-to is a well-graded 6.3 mile climb, which means an easy 6.3 mile return.
  • A thin blue line on the map separates the Adirondacks from the world of madcap development. The park covers six million acres—an area larger than the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite combined.
  • This huge region of six million acres is a fly fisherman's paradise. Vie for trout, bass, salmon, pike, and bass on rivers, ponds, and lakes suiting the desires of the angler.

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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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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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Lake Placid Lodge

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129 Whiteface Inn Lane
Lake Placid, NY 12946 Map

Distance: 28.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

The Porcupine Inn

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350 Park Avenue
Saranac Lake, NY 12983 Map

Distance: 33.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Attractions

Fort Ticonderoga

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On Lake Champlain
Ticonderoga, New York

Distance: 16.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

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

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Lake George Steamboat Company

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Steel Pier
Lake George, New York 12845

Distance: 44.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Lake George Steamboat Company offers a variety of Cruises on their 3 large cruise ships, The... Read More
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Adirondack Museum

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Rte. 30 on Blue Mountain Lake
Blue Mountain Lake, New York

Distance: 46.1 mi. (from destination center)

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Having just celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2007, this great museum is looking toward the... Read More

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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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Adirondacks Vacation Rentals

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Mirror Lake House

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishes, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Garage, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Jacuzzi, Lakefront, Laundry, Linens, Outdoor Shower, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Toaster, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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Lake Clear house

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Fireplace, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking
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Brookside Cabin

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishes, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Lakefront, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Toaster, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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