Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
NOW LOCATED AT 5591 NYS Route 86. From the South: Interstate 87, Exit 30. Left on Route 73. Right on Route 9N towards the town of Jay. Left on Route 86. Left at the stop sign. From the North: Interstate 87, Exit 34. Route 9N towards the town of Jay. Right on Route 86. Left at the stop sign.
Get Google DirectionsThe Adirondacks is a natural wilderness unlike any other. This publicly protected area covers a fifth of New York, making it the largest natural preserve in the lower 48 states — larger than several national parks. Exploring the thousands of acres of mountains, rocks, rivers, lakes and streams is no small task. However, with a few helpful suggestions from your local Lake Placid / Whiteface Mountain KOA, your next Adirondack adventure will be an experience you and your family will never forget.
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Things To Do in Wilmington, NY
Not sure where to begin exploring the expansive and wild Adirondacks? Begin your adventure in the Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain regions. The extensive array of things to do here owe their excitement to the area's diverse landscapes, which include a unique combination of dense evergreen forests, pristine waterways and towering rocky summits. The people and culture of this region add undeniable charm as you plot your course and meet folks along the way.
While this area is an outdoor explorer's dream, there is truly something for adventurers of all ages and abilities. From wineries to horseback riding, and from the exhilarating Ausable Chasm to the relaxing Wilmington Town Beach, there's something to enjoy for everyone. Whether you are traveling with young kids or planning a rugged getaway with friends, book your stay at Lake Placid / Whiteface Mountain KOA and prepare to have an unforgettable camping experience.
Top Things to Do
There are many Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountains attractions and activities. Here are some of the best things to do during your stay:
Your stay in Whiteface Mountain and Lake Placid would not be complete without a visit to the Olympic Center. This area is a monument to Olympic history as the region hosted both the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. The Lake Placid Olympic Sites are still used to host international and national championships today, and visitors also flock here from far and wide for a true Olympic experience.
This area includes attractions like Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway, Whiteface Mountain, Olympic Center Ice Arena and Olympic Museum, Public Ice Skating, The Olympic Jumping Complex and Skydeck, Olympic Bobsled and Luge Run Trolley Tour, Summer Bobsled Ride, Mt. Van Hoevenberg Mountain Bike Center and Mt. Van Hoevenberg Horseback Riding Center. See www.orda.org for more information.
Take a drive like none other on the Veterans' Memorial Highway. This road of twists and turns takes you directly to the summit of the fifth-highest peak in New York. After an 8-mile climb on wheels, a short hike or a ride in the in-mountain elevator will bring you to some of the greatest views in the Adirondacks. These 360-degree views allow you to revel in the beauty that surrounds us, spanning hundreds of miles as far as Canada.
Open from Mid May to October, this is a must on any travelers list when visiting the Adirondack Park.
It's like a bird's eye view — in flight. The eight-person Cloudsplitter Gondola carries you and your family from the Main Base Lodge to the top of Little Whiteface. You'll see Lake Placid and its namesake village. To the east lies Lake Champlain. To the south stand the tallest peaks in New York State. You'll spot the ski jumps and the Ausable River. At the top, an observation deck and picnic area await you. These are some of the country's best views, and this is the best way to see them.
Step back in time as you walk nature trails in the midst of a primeval Adirondack Forest. Stroll past Rainbow Falls, Elephant's Head, Column Rock, Hyde's Cave and the eerie quiet of Mystic Gorge. Descend hundreds of feet to walk on natural stone walkways and gaze upon eons of geologic history etched in stone. Add a scenic raft ride and float the legendary waters of the Ausable River through a maze of breathtaking rock formations sculpted over thousands of years by the river's currents. Open since 1870, this is one of America's oldest attractions.
Board the ferry in nearby Port Kent, NY, and enjoy an hour-long boat ride across Lake Champlain. This ferry excursion features gorgeous mountain backdrops and epic views of the lake. Your journey ends in Burlington, VT — home to some exciting attractions.
Visit the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, the perfect outing if you are traveling with kids, complete with storytime, hide and seek and building their very own Teddy Bear. The Shelbourne Museum is another must-see destination. It is a 45-acre site that explores American history, art and design.
High Falls Gorge is a 22-acre nature park nestled in the shadow of Whiteface Mountain. Take a nature walk to view the Ausable River as it spills over ancient granite cliffs. There are four majestic waterfalls just waiting to be discovered. You can also explore the sturdy bridges, walkways and groomed paths that provide safe access to breathtaking views and photographic vantage points. If you get hungry, be sure to head to the on-site restaurant to enjoy a great meal.
Infuse your vacation with a bit of whimsical fun with a visit to North Pole, NY. This Whiteface regional attraction features a timeless Christmas village. Open since 1949, Santa's Workshop is one of the oldest theme parks in the country, and it provides an experience your family will never forget.
Stay at our local KOA while you take in activities at Santa's Workshop during their Yuletide Family Weekends! Relive the old-fashioned tradition of Christmas, capture great holiday moments with your family and friends and explore this beloved storybook setting complete with live reindeer, busy elves and the big man in red himself.
Start downtown and head in any direction — the open road awaits! Saranac Lake is a hub for cycling, with a variety of terrain extending to every horizon. There are long straightaways through farm country, twisting backroads that wind and dip through lush forests, and plenty of wide open views across lakes and valleys that are ringed by mountains. In between all of the vistas there are amenities to keep you well-rested and fueled for the next adventure.Eager to start cycling in Saranac Lake, but no sure where to begin? Check out these three awesome loops: Three Lakes Loop, Norman Ridge Loop, and Moody Pond Loop.
39 Main St.
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Emerald Springs Adirondack Ranch has offered a unique Adirondack experience. Experience a relaxing horse back trail ride on one of our amazingly trained horses. The perfect activity to include in your trip to the Saranac Lake and Lake Placid area. When you plan out your vacation attractions, don't forget to include a relaxing woodland trailride.
=mediumAdirondack Wildlife is Open for Public Visits from 10 to 4, Except Tues. & Wed. Adirondack Wildlife Refuge LLC is dedicated to Wildlife Rescue, Rehab and Release, as well as Public Education
Nature Walks Conservation Society is a 501c3 Dedicated to ecological awareness & the overall protection of indigenous wildlife & habitat
977 Springfield Rd
Wilmington, NY 12997
A unique Adirondack attraction that celebrates old fashioned family fun for all ages
2 Depot Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Come experience the excitement of horseback riding on the many private woodland trails that Emerald Springs Ranch has to offer. Their horses are all 'kid friendly' and fo the really small, they even have miniature horses. They are open rain or shine throughout all seasons adn provide ponchos when necessary.
651 State Route 186
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
A Full Service FLy & Tackle shop in teh Whiteface region of the Adirondacks offering licensed professional guides adn private water excursions.
5239 NYS Rt. 86
Willmington, NY 12997
An Experience you will harness for a lifetime
4948 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Goose Watch Winery is one of the most unique wineries in New York State and has brought its award-winning wines to the Adirondacks. Step into the tasting room located in the heart of downtown Lake Placid to experience a large variety of intriguing wines as well as sparkling wines, port, sherry and ice wine. Produced in the Finger Lakes, Goose Watch produces a large range of exclusive flavors varying from the popular whites such as Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Riesling-Gewurztraminer to reds such as of Lemberger, Merlot, Chambourcin and Cabernet Sauvignon.
2523 Main St
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Family owned and operated, Boots and Birdies is a Western Themed Family Fun Center located in Lake Placid, NY. We feature a challenging 18 hole miniature golf course as well as a custom built mining sluice for gemstone and fossil mining.
1991 Saranac Ave
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Star Trek: Original Series Set Tour is Located in Historic downtown Ticonderoga, New York.When the STAR TREK television series was canceled in 1969, the original sets were dismantled and largely destroyed, only a few small items of the actual sets remain today, and those that have survived are in private collections. Trek superfan James Cawley began the process of rebuilding the sets just as they would have been seen 50 years ago when the series was being filmed, a 14 year journey has culminated in the most accurate rebuild of the original sets, and is now open and welcoming STAR TREK fans from all over the world!Our sets are complete recreations built using the original blueprints, hundreds of hours of serious research and thousands of photographs – both period images and images culled from extensive review and capture from the original episodes. The sets will NOT and were NOT designed to move from one city to another and are fully licensed by CBS. The Star Trek: Original Series Set Tour Invites you to come see the Desilu Studio as it looked during the years between 1966-1969 while Star Trek was in production.
112 Montcalm St
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
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