Central Region
In the heart of the Adirondacks at Blue Mountain Lake, you will find the Adirondack Museum, a truly extraordinary open air museum for preserving the history and culture of the Adirondacks. The museum has many exhibits and hosts several events throughout the year. Fishing, hunting, camping, paddling and snowmobiling opportunities abound. Enjoy the waters of Long Lake or visit the ghost town, Tahawus, the abandoned mining town at the foot of Mount Marcy, the highest peak in New York. The Central Region includes the towns of Blue Mountain Lake, Indian Lake, Long Lake, Newcomb, Partlow Lake, Sabael and Tahawus.
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Gore Mountain and Schroon Lake Region
Exit 23 west from I-87 takes you to the area of North Creek/North River and Gore Mountain, which offers 90 trails for alpine skiing in the winter and spectacular gondola rides in the summer/fall. Schroon Lake is a four season vacation destination. On Main Street, there are numerous quaint country shops, restaurants, antique and collectible shops. The lake and surrounding area offers golfing, hiking, fishing and mountain biking. Swim, canoe and sail on the waters of Schroon and Paradox Lakes or relax on a beach. Enjoy a scenic train ride beside the Hudson River on the Upper Hudson River Railroad, which departs from North Creek. The Gore Mountain and Schroon Lake region stretches south to Garnet Lake, north to Blue Ridge and contains the towns of Adirondack, Bakers Mills, Blue Ridge, Brant Lake, Chester, Chestertown, Crystal Lake, Friends Lake, Garnet Hill, Garnet Lake, Holcombville, Johnsburg, Loch Muller, Loon Lake, Minerva, North Creek, North Hudson, North River, Olmstedville, Paradox, Paradox Lake, Pottersville, Riparius, Schroon Lake, Severance, South Schroon, The Glen and Wevertown.
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Great Sacandaga Lake Region
At the southern tip of the Adirondack Park you will find Great Sacandaga Lake. This 29 mile long man-made lake was created by flooding Sacandaga Valley, a once booming resort town. Today the Great Sacandaga Reservoir and the surrounding region offer unsurpassed boating, water sports, snowmobiling, skiing, fishing and other recreational opportunities. The Royal Mountain ski area is located in Caroga Lake. You will find many quaint towns in this region, including the towns of Amsterdam, Batchellerville, Benson, Bleecker, Broadalbin, Canada Lake, Caroga Lake, Cranberry Creek, Day, Dolgeville, Edinburg, Fish House, Fonda, Fort Johnson, Gloversville, Great Sacandaga Lake, Green Lake, Hagam, Hope, Hope Falls, Johnstown, Kyser Lake, Lake Edward, Lassellsville, Little Falls, Mayfield, Meco, Mountain Lake, North Broadalbin, North Bush, Northville, Peck Lake, Perth, Pine Lake, Pleasant Lake, Riceville, Sacandaga Park, Salisbury Center, Sammonsville, Spruce Lake, Stratford, Union and West Bush.
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Lake Champlain Region
This region runs along the western shore of the 110 mile long Lake Champlain. The area is steeped in the history of the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. Boating, paddling and fishing, while taking in the views of both the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains in New York are popular pastimes. There are three ports in New York at Plattsburgh, Port Kent and Essex which offer ferry service to Vermont. On route 9 near Keeseville you will find the AuSable Chasm, a breathtaking sandstone gorge that offers walking trails and river rafting trips. The Lake Champlain region starts at the Canadian border and Rouses Point. It follows the lake south to Crown Point and contains the towns of Adam Lane, Auger Lake, AuSable Chasm, Beekmantown, Bouquet, Cadyville, Champlain, Chazy, Chazy Landing, Coopersville, Crown Point, East Beekmantown, Essex, Grover Hills, Ingraham, Ironville, Keeseville, Long Pond, Mineville, Moriah, Morrisonville, Peru, Plattsburgh, Point Au Roche, Port Douglas, Port Henry, Port Kent, Reber, Rouses Point, Schuyler Falls, Scotia, Valcour, South Plattsburgh, Wadhams, West Chazy, Westport, Whallonsburg, Willsboro and Witherbee.
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Lake George Region
Located on the south eastern edge of the Adirondack Park is the 32 mile long, three mile wide Lake George. The lake is surrounded by small communities, each with its own unique charater. Starting at the southern tip is family-friendly Lake George Village, offering a wide array of tourist attractions and restaurants. Take a quick drive south of the Village to find Six Flags Great Escape, a large amusement/water park. From Lake George Village heading north along the western shore of the lake, you proceed to the towns of Diamond Point and nearby Warrensburg. Further up you will find Bolton and Bolton Landing and towards the northern tip is Silver Bay, then Hague. Each town offers spectacular views of the water and mountains. Ticonderoga and the Fort Ticonderoga National Historic Landmark, a fully restored 18th century fort, are located just north of the northern end of the lake. Starting down south along the eastern shoreline, you will find the town of Putnam and then Huletts Landing. Three quarters of the way down is Pilot Knob and further south is Cleverdale and Kattskill Bay. Finally, Assembly Point is found at the south eastern tip of the lake. The Lake George region also stretches south to Lake Luzerne and west to Thurman. It includes the towns of Adamsville, Assembly Point, Athol, Bolton, Bolton Landing, Clemons, Cleverdale, Diamond Point, Dresden, Dresden Station, Eagle Lake, Fort Ann, Fort Edward, Fourth Lake, Glens Falls, Glen Lake, Granville, Hadley, Hague, Hartford, Hebron, Hudson Falls, Huletts Landing, Kattskill Bay, Kingsbury, Lake George Village, Lake Hadlock, Lake Luzerne, North Granville, Pilot Knob, Putnam, Putnam Station, Queensbury, Rockhurst, Sherman Lake, Silver Bay, Slateville, Smiths Basin, South Glens Falls, South Granville, Stony Creek, Thurman, Ticonderoga, Trout Lake, Truthville, Warner Bay, Warrensburg and Whitehall.
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Lake Placid and High Peaks Region
A wide range of year round recreation, natural wonders and tourist stops await you in the Lake Placid and High Peaks Region. The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) operates several venues including Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington for alpine skiing and mountain biking, Mt. Van Hoevenberg for cross-country skiing and the bobsled run and the Olympic arena for skating and hockey. You can also visit the Olympic ski jumping complex. Young children will love the classic Christmas theme park Santa's Workshop. High Falls Gorge is a spectacular waterfall attraction. If mountain hiking is your thing, the Keene Valley area offers access to many high peaks trail heads and the Au Sable River is highly regarded for its fly fishing. The region also offers "less strenuous" vacation activities, such as fine dining and shopping galore. This region stretches east to Elizabethtown and north to Peasleeville and includes the towns of Au Sable Forks, Black Brook, Clintonville, Elizabethtown, Fern Lake, Hawkeye, Jay, Keene, Keene Valley, Lake Placid, Lewis, New Russia, Peasleeville, Silver Lake, St. Huberts, Upper Jay and Wilmington/Whiteface.
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Northern Region
This region covers the northern most section of the Adirondack Park and continues up to the Canadian border. There are several beautiful lakes in the Northern Region, including Chazy, Chateaugay, Lake Titus and Indian lake in Mountain View. The "Star of the North" or Malone is the largest town and offers every major convenience. With 27 trails, Titus Mountain family ski center is located near Lake Titus off of Hwy 25. In Burke, you can visit the Wilder Farmstead, boyhood home of Almanzo Wilder, husband of Laura Ingalls Wilder, writer of Little House on the Prairie fame. This farm exhibit is the subject of the book Farmer Boy. Bordering both Indian and Mt. View lakes is the 4H Camp Overlook, a year round facility that offers kids all kinds of planned outdoor and camping experiences. Ottawa and Montreal are both an easy drive away for an exciting day trip to another country! The Northern region includes the towns of Altona, Bangor, Bellmont, Bombay, Brainardsville, Brandon, Brushton, Burke, Chateaugay, Chateaugay Lake, Chazy Lake, Churubusco, Constable, Cooks Corners, Dannemora, Dickinson Center, East Dickinson, Ellenburg, Ellenburg Center, Ellenburg Depot, Lake Titus, Lower Chateaugay Lake, Lyon Mountain, Malone, Merrill, Moffitsville, Moira, Mooers Forks, Mountain View, North Bangor, Owls Head, Santa Clara, Saranac, South Bombay, Standish, St. Regis Falls, Upper Chateaugay Lake and Whippleville.
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Old Forge Region
Route 28 cuts through the Old Forge Region and approaching from the north, takes you past Raquette Lake and the Fulton Chain of Lakes, a river system originally dammed at Old Forge. The chain runs from First Lake to 8th Lake and includes the towns of Inlet and Old Forge. These lakes offer plenty of opportunity for recreational activities as well as relaxation. The Enchanted Forest Water Safari is found in Old Forge and is New York's largest water theme park with over 50 rides and attractions. Enjoy the Adirondack Scenic Railroad with round trips from Old Forge to Utica, train robberies, bike and rail mountain biking, canoe & rail canoeing and other special events. In winter, ski at the McCauley Mountain Ski Area, a family ski center with 21 trails. This region runs south to Newport and west to Mohawk Hill and includes the towns of Alder Creek, Atwell, Barneveld, Beaver Lake, Beaver River, Big Moose Lake, Boonville, Brantingham, Cold Brook, Constableville, Eagle Bay, Eighth Lake, First Lake, Forestport, Fourth Lake, Fowlersville, Fulton Chain Lakes, Glenfield, Gray, Greig, Hinckley, Hinckley Lake, Inlet, Kayuta Lake, Little Long Lake, Lowville, Little Moose Lake, Lyons Falls, Martinsburg, McKeever, Newport, North Wilmurt, Ohio, Okara Lakes, Old Forge, Otter Lake, Pine Grove, Port Leyden, Prospect, Raquette Lake, Remsen, Russia, Second Lake, Seventh Lake, Sixth Lake, Steuben, Steuben Valley, Thendara, Third Lake, Turin, Twitchell Lake, Watson, West Leyden, White Lake, and Woodgate.
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Saranac Lake Chain Region
The Saranac Lake chain offers plenty of options for boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking and camping. Rainbow Lake, Upper and Lower St. Regis Lake, the St. Regis canoe area, Lake Clear, Upper, Middle and Lower Saranac Lake, Kiwassa and Oseetah Lakes, the Saranac River and Union Falls are the major waterways. There are also several smaller ponds and waterways, many either directly connected or requiring a short portage. The Fish Creek campground is at the heart of these waterways. Camping sites can also be found on Lower Saranac Lake and other areas. The Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) is in Paul Smiths and offers scenic walking trails for all seasons with indoor exhibits. The town of Saranac Lake has been highly ranked as best small town and vacation destination. It also hosts the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, the oldest winter festival in the eastern United States. Winter brings plenty of options for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. The region stretches south to Coreys, north to Duane, up route 3 to Redford and includes the towns of Bloomingdale, Brighton, Clayburg, Coreys, Duane, Duane Stage, Franklin Falls, Gabriels, Harrietstown, Horseshoe Pond, Lake Clear, Lake Clear Junction, Lake Ozonia, Loon Lake, Lower Saranac Lake, Middle Saranac Lake, Onchiota, Oseetah Lake, Paul Smiths, Rainbow Lake, Ray Brook, Redford, Riverview, Saranac Inn, Saranac Lake, Sugarbush, Union Falls, Upper Saranac Lake, Upper St. Regis Lake, Vermontville.
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Saratoga Region
Saratoga has been named one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Saratoga Race Course is the oldest and perhaps most famous Thoroughbred horse racing track in the United States. Rejuvenate by visiting the Saratoga spas and mineral springs. Enjoy nature in the 2,000 acre Saratoga Spa State Park. Take in a performance at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) or relive the "Battle of Saratoga" at the Saratoga National Historical Park. Add to this award winning golf courses, museums, parks and gardens. This region includes the towns of Argyle, Bald Mountain, Ballston Lake, Ballston Center, Ballston Spa, Cambridge, Charlton, Corinth, Eagle Bridge, East Glenville, East Line, Elnora, Factory Village, Fort Miller, Galway, Glenville, Grangerville, Greenfield, Greenfield Center, Greenwich, Gurn Spring, Harmony Corners, Johnsonville, Kings Station, Lake Desolation, Mechanicville, Milton Center, Moreau, Mosherville, North Greenfield, Porter Corners, Providence, Quaker Springs, Rock City Falls, Round Lake, Saratoga, Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville, Tomhannock, Valley Falls, Victory Mills, West Charlton, West Milton and Wilton.
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Speculator Region
The Speculator region is home to two sizable lakes, Lake Pleasant and Piseco Lake. The Village of Speculator is the social center with many dining, lodging, and shopping facilities. Speculator and the surrounding area offers many activities such as downhill skiing (at the Oak Mountain Ski Center), snowmobiling, mountain biking and swimming. This area is known for its moose population and sightings. The region is bisected by two Scenic Byways, routes 8 and 30 and includes the towns of Arietta, Echo Lake, Gilmantown, Higgins Bay, Hoffmeister, Lake Pleasant, Lewey Lake, Morehouseville, Oxbow Lake, Piseco, Piseco Lake, Sacandaga Lake, Speculator and Wells.
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St. Lawrence County Region
This region is filled with the excitement typical of college towns -- plus many natural wonders. It is home to Saint Lawrence University in Canton, Clarkson University and SUNY both in Potsdam. Near the Canadian border you will find Massena, which offers several tourist attractions such as the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Eisenhower Locks and Robert Moses State Park. Check out the Higley Flow State Park in South Colton and hike along the Stone Valley Trail in Colton to access one of the most scenic and powerful series of waterfalls on the entire Raquette River. You can also check out a nearby casino at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino in Hogansburg. St. Lawrence County also offers several cultural opportunities including the Frederic Remington Museum in Ogdensburg, the Silas Wright Museum in Canton and the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery at St. Lawrence University. This region includes the towns of Brasie Corners, Brasher Falls, Brockville, Bucks Bridge, Canton, Chase Mills, Clare, Colton, Crary Mills, Degrasse, De Kalb, De Peyster, Eben, Edwards, Elmdale, Flackville, Gouverneur, Grantville, Hammond, Hannawa Falls, Helena, Hermon, Heuvelton, Hogansburg, Hopkinton, Langdon Corners, Lawrence, Lisbon, Madrid, Massena, Morley, Morristown, Natural Dam, Nicholville, Norfolk, North Lawrence, North Stockholm, Norwood, Ogdensburg, Parishville, Pierces Corners, Pierrepont, Pope Mills, Potsdam, Pyrites, Raymondville, Rensselaer Falls, Ruby Corner, Russell, Sandfordville, Somerville, South Colton, South Edwards, Stockholm, Unionville, Waddington, Wegatchie, West Potsdam and Winthrop.
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Tupper Lake Region
At the center of the Adirondack Park is the Town of Tupper Lake, which is accessed by two Scenic Byways, routes 3 and 30. It is also home to the Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks (the "Wild Center"). The Wild Center is a must see -- with both indoor and outdoor exhibits and walking trails throughout every season. The Annual Tupper Lake Brew-Ski will takes place in February. Participants will be able to ski or snowshoe to different brew stations set up along beautifully maintained cross-country ski trails. The Tupper Lake Region has several options for lake related activities including Big and Little Tupper Lake, Cranberry Lake, Star Lake and Lake Lila. Route 3 bisects the region with the Town of Tupper Lake at the eastern edge and Harrisville at the western edge. The region includes the towns of Brandy Brook, Belfort, Childwold, Conifer, Cranberry Lake, Croghan, East Pitcairn, Fine, Harrisville, Horseshoe, Indian River, Joe Indian Lake, Kirschnerville, Lake Bonaparte, Lower Oswegatchie, Moody, Mt. Arab, Natural Bridge, Newton Falls, Piercefield, Pitcairn, Sabattis, Sevey Corners, Star Lake, Tupper Lake and Wanakena.
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