Adirondacks Top Reasons to Go

Mountains aflame: Visitors travel from all over the world to see fall set foliage-covered Adirondack slopes and peaks alight.

Creature features: Within the 6 million acres of park (and even more wilderness), rare wildlife—like loons, beavers, bear, and moose—roam freely.

Winter wonderland: The region hosts every winter sport imaginable, from snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing to ice fishing and dog sledding.

Peak spots: Bag gorgeous views from atop of some of the region’s most famous mountains, including from 4,867-foot Whiteface Mountain.

Adirondack-style shopping: Chances to snap up the quilts, knotty-pine furniture, and iconic Adirondack chairs abound in the region.