You do not have to visit exotic places for adventures this summer! New York, Southern Adirondack region full of fun and excitement. Whether you're an outsider, a home, or somewhere in between, which is easily accessible as it has all the recreation area ... and add new attractions every year.
The southern region spans the northern Adirondack Saratoga County, the Green Mountains and north to the heart of a state park about the size of the State of Vermont. L 'Shining Star of the Adirondack region, the 32-mile-long Lake George, known as the "Queen of American Lakes." Just north of Lake George, Lake Champlain history. Other major rivers are the Hudson River and Great Sacandaga Lake. In addition to these, the area offers hundreds of lakes, ponds and streams. The Champlain Canal is a waterway famous for international navigation. rats have no end of activities in the Lake George: different water parks - including a newIndoor water park opening in February, canoeing, lake and canal cruises, paragliding, rafting and tubing, water skiing, jet ski and boat rentals, charter fishing and local fishing derby, sailing, kayaking and canoeing plus. Boat and canoe launches into a series of sites on the Hudson River and across the region.
For those of you who prefer to work on your tan, Lake George, Lake Luzerne area, no fewer than six public beaches, twoLake George, three in Lake Lucerne, and one in the village of Corinth. In addition, there is a public beach in New York State Forth Lake Camp Ground, also eliminates boat rental. Local Tip: As an added bonus, in July, is the lone Main Beach Lake of Lucerne right in front of a Youth Music Camp. At times the beach goers are treated to afternoon drive to the sounds of live chamber music in water.
If you have had enough of water that had beenand family are visiting the two parks in the area. One is a large, famous theme park with many exciting rides and popular cartoon characters, events, and seasonality. The smaller park that is more tailored for children, also rides, but his unique shows are the biggest attraction is it is a horse diving, bird shows and more. This park has a lot of its original character in 1950. Other points of interest include: two "haunted"Houses Museums / wax, a UFO "Museum", several porches, many mini-golf courses, two kart tracks, indoor laser game, paintball, hot air balloon, many well-maintained paved bike / rollerblade trails (bike rentals available), indoor ice rink, several golf courses - including indoor golf, public tennis courts, there are gyms offer memberships to the season and there are excellent hiking trails on fire towers, lakes and peaks. Damn! Modern life is hectic bankWhere men were men ...
If you have always dreamed of locking everything and as a cowboy, then take your hat, and riding partner! You do not have to travel to the West as a cowboy feel. Since 1940, the hosts played Southern Adirondacks dude ranch many. Although the heyday of the ranch is gone, Old West is currently a renaissance in the region. Currently, there are two real old days dude ranch in the region and other two miners are places with aRanch theme. Root for your favorite cowboy rodeo gal on one of three area - one, a professional rodeo, and play to crowds of people three times a week. Grab your boots and ride horseback faithful. There are more than half a dozen companies offer 1-2 hour trail rides and dinner rides and riding lessons. If you like horses, but they are afraid of riding, carriage rides, hay rides and car rentals are now in the area. There is also an old-timeWestern theme park with rides and stage coach rides, a zoo and a real live Wild West show. If you dress the part? Visit several local stores to be dressed in Western style, and take home gifts for the children of Native American and Western-style souvenir shops in the region. Power, the cowboy-like appetite you have worked on is not a problem because the region offers a variety of barbecue and dining area in south-western style.
Speaking of shopping andEat what better place Adirondacks? Here you can explore unique gift and antique shops Adirondack local motto in the original, and scroll through the dozens of major brand discount stores in the afternoon. Want to know more? Then you should stop centers by the local mall and shops - the Glens Falls area is home to many popular stores. What is still not satisfied? There are also local markets and auctions. Area ranging from AuctionsAntiques on horseback, and tools and articles on general merchandise - a territory in all of the above auctions under one roof! They will appear at auction every Thursday in local newspapers. Arts and Crafts Festival, and many city-wide garage sales are also a great attraction. After all that shopping and exercise, you're probably wondering where to eat.
The southern Adirondack region is surprising in its culinary offerings. In rural areas and small townsfind a home to cook a family-style restaurants and small restaurants. But not all. International and regional American cuisine can also be found. You Japanese, Chinese, Italian, American Western / Southwestern grill, Mexican, Irish, to find gourmet restaurants, Adirondack Steak Restaurants, Bar shellfish / seafood / lobster, delis, hot dog stands and fast food chains motto. A large chain grocery a few miles south of Lake George, with a bagel and coffee bar,hot and cold buffet, pizza & subs, chicken and fresh fish dinners and sushi bar. It can be a bit 'expensive, but if you're with a group can not decide what they want this business is a good bet, and you can eat or take out. Local Tip: If you are looking for a good, inexpensive restaurants, and do not mind the atmosphere, try the basement cafeteria at a local hospital. Some of their daily specials often include pork chops ... all the papers offered, so you can mix and Their side dishes, or go with the salad bar. Call ahead for special (s) and service times - just be sure to ask for the table, because eating more than one place.
There are more than one way to eat in the Adirondacks. For those of you who really want to live to eat out - how about a picnic with old-fashioned way? There are many great eateries in the region. Stop by a grocery store and gourmet picnic basket or the load. Some of the most popular> Areas are: the magnificent view Mountain Memorial Highway in Lake George, the picturesque Washington County Park, north of White Hall in Hulett Landing (which is also a beach on Lake George and a tennis court - local councils: On the road to This park is hit by a beaver pond, and perhaps look back to an old fire tower on the way down to get near the road, when the day is clear, the Catskill Mountains to see more than 150 miles away -. ! Even beforeTurn off the main road's Landing Hulett, you must get off at the rest area for a beautiful sweeping views of the valley of Champlain and the distant hills of the Green Mountain range of Vermont. Another, much less known picnic area is located in North County Saratoga city of Corinth.
This small village is located on State Route 9-N in the south. As the Lake Lucerne, also has a beach on the Hudson River - and some wonderful and unique Adirondack gift shops, art galleries andoften host parades and festivals. But the real treasure of the village is tucked away on the tracks on Palmer Avenue. This is known as strange plug Park page. The park was returned to the country in 1900 by a paper of national reputation, which was until recently the largest employer in the city. The park is very nice. It features authentic ancient trees - some are just some of the Adirondacks, wild flowers, a picnic area with covered pavilion, freeGames - horseshoes, tennis and basketball courts and a playground for children. But the best feature of this park is of the opinion: It 's just on the northern edge of the palisades of the Hudson River, and you can look down into the ravine near Palmer Falls. The cliff edge is fenced, but it is a supposed haunted a track to a source at the bottom, which was once used by local Indians. A fall festival is held every year.
If you like history, you'll loveAdirondacks. Bolstered by French and Indian War (Queen Anne's) and the revolution reconstructed and are open to tourists. These include Fort Ticonderoga, Fort William Henry and the Old Fort House Museum in Fort Edward. In addition, there are archaeological finds in Iceland in Fort Edward and Roger's open to divers underwater sites on lakes George and Champlain. Take NY Route 149 between Comstock and Whitehall, and insight into parts of the original Champlain Canal from stationTracks. In Whitehall, you can use the hull of a warship in 1812, visit the interesting museum of local history and wonderful Skene Manor, a Victorian mansion perched above the sea of the city. Back in the city of Glens Falls, since the area is the best local history museum and the bridge on NY Route 9 South Glens Falls, is Cooper's Cave. This is the real James Fenimore Cooper's Cave (an ancestor of mine) made the famous 1826 American novel "The Last of the Mohicans," inthe intrepid Hawkeye save his damsel in distress from the Wild hiding in a cave under a waterfall.
In addition to these attractions, many towns and villages have local historic sites and museums. In Lake Lucerne, there are three small museums: a museum of pasta factory, a museum and a school room. Cities such as Lake George and Corinth and museums. In Granville, Washington County, there is Pember Museum of Natural History and a museum of the slate. Glens FallsHouses at the famous Hyde Collection. The paintings and sculptures can be found here, along with antiques and period furniture in a house.
If the story seems tame for you, there's always the nightlife and cultural events. If you like the film, there is a drive-in theater, a multiplex cinema and a restaurant / theater. To ride by visiting a local comedy club, or dance the night away at a night club, disco or local bar Adirondack. If you see a comedy show and dinnerRegular performances by our resident company. Offered at regular intervals in the production by a group of amateur theater, Corinth, and others. Opera is available, and there is also a museum of opera. Music festivals are in the area. In Lake George there is an annual Elvis festival and a jazz festival. In Corinth, it is possible to camp during the annual Bluegrass Festival. Besides music, there are the great Fire Convention Parade in June, and Americade - one of the largest east coastMoto meeting. If you like art, next to Hyde collection, there are many art and craft galleries in the region. In the city of Glens Falls, you will find a relaxed atmosphere with a beer-pubs, cafes, shops, bars, farmers' market on Saturday and a jazz club. Local lunchtime concerts are often held in the city park near the library.
As you can see, hold the Southern Adirondacks something for every taste. They are easily accessible,a. From Montreal or New York City, take I-87 Northway to exit 17 N to 23 The journey from New York City, on average, about 4 to 4 ½ hours in most cases. Saratoga, Glens Falls and Warrensburg are accessible by bus. Saratoga, Fort Edward and Whitehall can be reached by train. local taxi going out of town Glens Falls can be very expensive, but they are present. Major airlines travel to Albany International Airport, about 50 miles south of Glens Falls. There are smallerAirports in Saratoga Springs and Queensbury (Glens Falls). car rental companies are available locally. Vacation: many kinds available, from hotels and motels to resorts, chalets and bed & breakfast. Camping: Camping is available public and private bookings, but before you are strongly recommended.
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