8 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Lake George: Square Eddy Expeditions (in North Creek) and Ticonderoga (The Hancock House, Star Trek Original Series Set Tour, &more). The adventure continues: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in the awesome beauty at Prospect Mountain, look for gifts at Lake George Olive Oil Co., and explore the activities along Lake George.

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Lake George day trip planner.

Charlotte to Lake George is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Charlotte in August, expect Lake George to be slightly colder, temps between 80°F and 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can go by car to Old Forge.

Old Forge is a hamlet (and census-designated place) on New York State Route 28 in the town of Webb in Herkimer County, New York. Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): fly down the slopes at McCauley Mountain, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Bald Mountain, and then cool off at Enchanted Forest Water Safari.

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Old Forge travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Lake George to Old Forge in 2 hours. In August, daytime highs in Old Forge are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive to Lake Placid.

Lake Placid is a village in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, New York, United States. Explore Lake Placid's surroundings by going to Ausable Chasm (in Keeseville) and The Wild Center (in Tupper Lake). There's much more to do: take some stellar pictures from Olympic Ski Jump Complex, browse the exhibits of Saranac Laboratory Museum, stroll through Wilmington Town Beach, and stop by Saratoga Olive Oil Company.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Lake Placid day trip tool.

You can drive from Old Forge to Lake Placid in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Old Forge in August, expect little chillier with lows of 49°F in Lake Placid. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can travel back home.