Activities in the Adirondacks

If you can dream it - you can do it in the Adirondacks. Offering more diversity than any other recreational area in New York State, the Adirondack Region is renowned as an outdoor playground full of family fun activities. Put your own spin on a classic weekend getaway and try a new adventure sport like biking down Whiteface Mountain or rock climbing ancient cliffs and crags. Hike the High Peaks and thousands of nature trails, soar above Lake George in a hot air balloon or shoot down the Hudson River with a professional Adirondack whitewater rafting guide.

Map your activities with our Adirondack Trip Planner application. Simply use this tool to select events, attractions, lodging and dining experiences and let us do the rest. Oh, and be sure to pack the right gear and find the current Adirondack weather with the Gore Tex weather guide.

The Adirondacks are a wild place, but you don't have to be into hiking or the outdoors to enjoy the activities in this six million acre wilderness. Our world-renowned museums and performing arts centers are the soul of our communities, offering an incredible experience no matter the occasion or event. Float down the ancient Ausable Chasm or take the whole family for a nature walk along High Falls Gorge. Add an bit of adventure to the everyday Adirondack family vacation. Bring the outdoors in and enjoy the fresh scent of balsam with a signature spa treatment, or take advantage of unique shopping opportunities. Or, experience our scenic Adirondack golf courses designed by world class golfers.

Year round, the Adirondack Mountains welcome visitors to adventure into new territory, explore the region's treasure past and create a perfect Adirondack getaway. Take an aerial tour of the Adirondack Region and start planning your visit today.