Top Things to do in Adirondacks
Top Hotels in Adirondacks
- 1. Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid
- 2. The Alpine Lodge
- 3. Crowne Plaza Lake Placid, an IHG Hotel
- 4. Hotel Saranac, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 5. Placid Bay Hotel
- 6. Saranac Waterfront Lodge
- 7. Town House Lodge
- 8. Best Western Saranac Lake
- 9. Best Western Adirondack Inn
- 10. Courtyard by Marriott Lake Placid
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Adirondacks, Adirondacks
Discover the best top things to do in Adirondacks, United States including Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, Mirror Lake, Bald Mountain, Uihlein Sugar Maple Research & Extension Field Station, Coney Mountain Trail, Moose River Farm, Olympic Ski Jump Complex, Saranac Lake, John Brown Farm State Historic Site, High Peaks Information Center.
Restaurants in Adirondacks
1. Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 427 reviews
We look forward to seeing you here this summer! We’re committed to working together to create a safe experience for our team and visitors. For everyone’s health and safety, capacity in our exhibits will be limited and visitor flow will be coordinated to maintain social distancing throughout the Museum. Advance timed tickets will need to be reserved online before you visit. Watch for our new online ticket reservations coming soon! See you this summer!
2. Mirror Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,026 reviews
Reviewed By luvtotravel6768 - Simcoe, Canada
Mirror Lake has it all - wonderful views; calm lake water; a 2.7 mile interlocking brick pathway all the way around, including part of the downtown street; a small sandy beach; a toboggan run in winter right onto the frozen lake!; kayaks to rent; flowers and flowering shrubs in May/June; and I must have forgotten something! We walked the loop 3 times during our week's stay, and saw walkers, joggers, families, mom's with strollers! Mirror Lake is well worth the stay in Lake Placid!
3. Bald Mountain
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By sydney920
Excellent time hiking with my wife and two grown boys and future daughter in-law. Easy hike, beautiful trail with several great views along the way. Great views at top also. Went earlier in the morning, were the only ones on top for at least 30 minutes. Trail was very busy on way down. Many people hiking up.
4. Uihlein Sugar Maple Research & Extension Field Station
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Mel_D_Loves2Travel
Stumbled across this place 4 years ago and had to go back this trip to Lake Placid to pick up their delicious maple syrup. It's truly the best.
5. Coney Mountain Trail
6. Moose River Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By O8322LGandrewj - Old Forge, United States
This is a must if your in the area! The animals are great, the Llama trek is super fun. Great family outing and an experience my kids have talked about all day and can’t wait to get home to tell their friends. Ann is also a great, friendly and very knowledgeable host.
7. Olympic Ski Jump Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,147 reviews
Visitors to this year-round training and competition site can watch daring ski-divers, or take an elevator to a platform to see how high Olympic skiers jump.
Reviewed By jimkC1474NO - Howell, United States
We spent a little over an hour at the Olympic Ski Jump Complex. We took the gondola ride to the top of the mountain, which takes only a few minutes. From there you transition to a glass elevator ride to the top of the largest ski jump which provides scenic views of the surrounding mountains. The ski jumps are so much higher than they appear on television and show just how daring (or crazy) ski jumpers are. New respect for ski jumpers! The venue is clean, masks are required and there is a little shop for souvenirs.
8. Saranac Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Lake region that was settled in 1819 as a health resort and recreation area for winter and summer sports.
Reviewed By lindapX1889WE - Penfield, United States
Great walkable town with access to many trails and local shops. Accessible to local skiing, attractions and hiking.
9. John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
This National Historic Landmark and New York State Historic Site contains the home and final resting place of the Underground Railroad conductor and insurrectionist, who moved here in an attempt to establish a community of freed slaves and abolitionists.
Reviewed By 123Nishi - New York City, United States
Located in North Elba, just behind the Olympic ski jump in Lake Placid, this farm was home of John Brown. An American abolitionist whose raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1859 made him a martyr to the antislavery cause and was unintentionally instrumental in heightening sectional animosities that led to the American Civil War. This history of urban African American failed settlements in the area is touching. There are some wonderful walks behind the farm. A must to visit.
10. High Peaks Information Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
For your next trip to the Adirondacks, stop in here for maps, guides, hiking equipment and camping supplies.
Reviewed By 714chuckm - Orchard Park, United States
I have fond memories of this place form childhood. Updated in 2018 it now includes a small fast-food restaurant at the top. granted it was $62 for 2 burgers and a taco, but at least it was tasty! Great place to start any hike. Showers not currently open due to COVID.
