6 days in Adirondacks Itinerary

A playground for America’s wealthy families, Lake George was nicknamed "Queen of the American Lakes." While these families often stayed in private country houses, a tourism industry built up around them in the early 20th century facilitated by two YMCAs.

Explore Lake George's surroundings by going to Square Eddy Expeditions (in North Creek) and Ticonderoga (Fort Ticonderoga & Star Trek Original Series Set Tour). The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake George, get interesting insight from Tours, do a tasting at Adirondack Winery, and get engrossed in the history at The Fort William Henry Museum & Restoration.

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New York City to Lake George is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also fly; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from New York City in September, with highs in Lake George at 74°F and lows at 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Placid.

Lake Placid is a village in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, New York, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lake Placid: Country Dreams Farm (in Plattsburgh) and Keeseville (Alice Falls, Ausable Chasm, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Mirror Lake, look for gifts at Saratoga Olive Oil Company, take in the awesome beauty at Whiteface Mountain, and get a new perspective on things with Lake Placid Marina and Boat Tours.

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Traveling by car from Lake George to Lake Placid takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Lake George in September since evenings lows in Lake Placid dip to 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can drive back home.