Tours and Excursions in the Adirondacks

Adirondack Scenic Drives and Tours

Beautiful curves ahead

Explore the Adirondacks!

Home to one of the most expansive areas of wilderness in all of New York state, Hamilton County has endless natural wonder to explore and enrich our lives. Forests, lakes, streams, and mountains fill the view from every turn. Here, we share some of our favorite ways to explore all that this naturally wild and wonderful region has to offer. By boat, plane, foot, or on the road, we have a tour or excursion ready for people of all ages and interests to enjoy. The only prerequisite? A sense of adventure.

Scenic drives

In the Adirondacks, our scenic roadways offer some of the prettiest views and panoramic vistas found in the entire six-million-acre Adirondack Park. Charming towns and villages provide a variety of unique attractions, from community festivals to open-air theatrical productions. In summer, seasonal roadside stands offer everything from handmade rustic goods to locally produced honey. Winter brings colorful festivals celebrating holidays and winter sports.

 

Every season brings unique views and experiences. Spring's burst of bright green leaves and pretty wildflowers is charming, while the warmth of summer offers long, windows open adventure. Each fall, the Adirondacks lush, green landscape is transformed into an artist's palette of vibrant colors. Leaf peepers can enjoy entire forests of golden aspen, beech and birch, as well as vermilion sugar maple. Driving along quiet country routes provides the opportunity to discover tucked-away historic treasures like Great Camp Sagamore and Raquette Lake. In winter, driving along roads seemingly lifted from a holiday movie, with snowy trees as far as the eye can see, is a special treat.

 

Travel through the wilds of the area and glimpse wildlife such as deer, boreal birds and the occasional moose. Miles of picturesque shoreline offer a charming picture, as well as incredible boating and paddling opportunities in warmer months. Follow a meandering country road, or enjoy the simple pleasure of watching the road unfold ahead.

 

Float plane rides

Find one of the only places in the Adirondack Park offering scenic float plane rides. Charter a flight and experience the Adirondacks from a birds'-eye-view, or fly into the Adirondack Mountains for a backcountry camping or fishing trip.

 

Boat tours

Explore the historic and scenic lake shores of the Adirondacks from the bow of a small cruise ship or guideboat, and dine on the water too!

 

For more fun, be sure to check out our events calendar, which is frequently updated to share the latest event updates.

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Blue Mountain Lake Boat Livery

3429 State Route 28
Blue Mountain Lake
12812
(518) 352-7351
  

Helms Aero Service

Rte 30
Long Lake
12847
(518) 624-3931
  

Paynes Air Service

431 Route 28
Inlet
13360
(315) 357-3971
  

Adirondack Saddle Tours

4 Uncas Road
PO Box 470
Eagle Bay
13331
(315) 390-4005
  

Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK)

96 Airport Rd
Saranac Lake
12983
(518) 891-4600
  

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