Adirondacks NY is a series of 5 million-year-old mountains located just a few hours north of New York City in Upstate New York. Adirondack winter life is a giant leap from life in the big cities. The forestry industry is huge here, so lumberjack jokes, craft beer culture, and maple syrup shacks are all the rage.
The Adirondack region stretches from north of Albany to the north of Syracuse and up to the Canadian border. The region is home to more than 2,000 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, over 3,000 bodies of water, and 1,200 miles of rivers. The Wild Center in Tupper Lake NY is simply one of the coolest nature centers that we have ever encountered.
Mt. Pisgah in Saranac Lake offers skiing and tubing. Take a ride on the Adirondack Carousel. Taste some of the region’s delectable maple syrup at Mark Twain MapleWorks. Take in the sights and sounds of the Adirsondacks on a guided tour of the area.
The Adirondack Carousel features stunning landscapes of many of the most beautiful areas near it’s home in Saranac Lake. Raquette River Brewing Co. is one of the social hot spots of Tupper Lake NY. Titus Mountain in Malone NY was voted among the top family-friendly ski resorts in North America.
There is no better way to experience an Adirondack winter than sliding face first down an icy slope at ridiculous speeds. The Lake Placid skeleton experience costs $60. If you are looking to go skiing at Titus Mountain, you can stay at the Red Roof Inn Malone and get 25% off of your lift ticket.
The Adirondacks are known for some of the best snowmobiling trails. In Lake Placid, there is a 30-foot high converted ski jump that sends toboggans down chutes covered in ice onto Mirror Lake that is frozen over in the winter. In the winter, sipping on a hot beverage, looking out at the snow-covered trees and mountain tops is one of the most peaceful times of your life.
Ice-fishing is huge during winter in the Adirondacks. Almost every lake is dotted with tents, shacks, and other shelters.
Some of the best ski mountains in New York can be found in the Adirondacks. With months of cold weather, natural and man-made snow are plentiful. Many mountains also offer cross-country skiing, fat-tire biking and snowshoe trails.
The Lake George Polar Plunge takes place on January 1st at the Shepherd Park Beach. The Lake George Winter Carnival is a month-long celebration of winter.
Snowshoe tours of the Natural Stone Bridge and Caves Park are a fun winter experience. The Adirondack museum puts on some festivities of their own.
Checkout our travel books on other winter destinations in and around Adirondacks – Finger Lakes, Vermont and Catskills
Reference:
Adirondack Winter Vacation: What To Do And Where To Stay
Winter In New York – Explore the Adirondacks
Adirondack Winter Guide: Fun Events, Outdoor Activities & More!
Top 10 Winter Activities In The Adirondacks | Adirondack Hotel
Top 10 Things To Do In The Adirondacks During The Winter | Adirondack Real Estate