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ADIRONDACKS
The Adirondacks: a four-season playground that always spells adventure.
Spanning more than six million acres, the Adirondack Park is home to the largest protected natural area in the contiguous U.S. Stunning lakes, pristine forests and 46 impressive high peaks beckon. Ski at Whiteface or Gore mountains; Visit the Olympic Village in Lake Placid. Small revitalized towns and cities, like Plattsburgh and Glens Falls offer fine dining, breweries and an array of cultural opportunities. Hop off the train in Fort Edwards and take the bus to Lake George. This resort town, perched on beautiful Lake George, sparkles all year round. Water activities abound in the summer, while the Lake George Winter Carnival and the new Ice Castles make winter more fun, too. Amtrak’s Adirondack line, dubbed one of the most scenic train rides in the world, starts in Manhattan and culminates in Montréal. It’s back on track after a three-year, COVID-related hiatus!
We Recommend
LAKE GEORGE

Eat Bistro LeRoux

Stay The Sagamore

Must-Do A Steamboat Ride

LAKE PLACID

Eat The View

Stay Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa

Must-See The Olympic Village

GLEN FALLS

Eat Radici Kitchen & Bar

Stay Queensbury Hotel

Must-See The Hyde Collection

Local 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

THINGS TO DO

COOL TOWNS

RESTAURANTS

OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS

HOTELS

LANDMARKS

BREWERIES

CIDERIES

NIGHTLIFE

HOCKEY ARENAS

WINTER ATTRACTIONS

SKI RESORTS

THEATER

MUSEUMS

Itineraries

Explore, Relax, Indulge & More!
Visiting the Adirondacks but don’t know how to plan out your trip? With so many things to see and places to go within the region, itineraries are always helpful tools for visiting the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. Whether you’re passing through, spending the night or staying for a few days, we’ve got your planning covered.

THE ORIGINAL VACATION

Travel Packages

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Unique Rail Packages from the City to the Peaks
Imagine relaxing under the stars from the deck of an old-fashioned paddle-wheeler while reminiscing about the glorious view you hiked to earlier that day. Or maybe you spent the afternoon at a sandy beach after an adrenaline-packed morning at an amusement park. You must be in Lake George! Urbanites have spent their vacations here since the mid-1800’s spurred by William H.H. Murray’s Adventures in the Wilderness, a combination guidebook and collection of short stories about this region of the Adirondacks. Murray took the train to Lake George for its fresh air, clear water and majestic, wildlife-laden forests.

Articles

Million Dollar Beach
Nothing says “family vacation” more than Million Dollar Beach! Throw some cold drinks and a picnic lunch in a cooler. Grab a couple of folding chairs, oversized towels, a pail and a shovel. It’s time to check off Million Dollar Beach, and some of the best beaches across NY off your bucket list….Click to Read More

Outdoor Adventure!
For those who love to get outside on a getaway, the Adirondacks are a gem. ‘Nothing new about that. As the railroads expanded into the region during the 1800s, the Adirondacks became the preferred summer destination for city dwellers who wished to cool off, breathe fresh air, and escape into nature….Click to Read More

Amtrak Route Map

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Check out the Amtrak map to plan your next adventure!
Amtrak’s Adirondack line is home to several stations that take travelers throughout this beautiful region. Stops include Fort Edward/Glens Falls (FED), Whitehall (WHL), Ticonderoga (FTC), Port Henry (POH), Westport (WSP), Port Kent (PRK), Plattsburgh (PLB) and Rouses Point (RSP).