That being said, there were a few famous areas from the Northern part of this state that we couldn't avoid:
Niagara Falls - I have only see the Falls from the Canadian side and even then, it was on a frozen February morning when we were more focused on not getting speared by an icicle hanging off the lampposts than the frozen waterfall. The up side was that we were the only tourists around but I can't wait to compare the memories I have of that trip to Niagara in the summer.
Lake Placid - We both love skiing but unfortunately the time of year we're planning on doing this trip is outside the ski season so we're not going to be able to try out some of the best ski resorts in the world. But, that's not going to stop us visiting them anyway! Lake Placid held the Olympic Games in 1980 after winning the selection process by being the only entry. There is still a lot left over from the Olympic Games that you can visit and use, including the Ski Jumps. I don't think I'm going to be brave enough to ever try them out (the smaller ones are in use in the summer but for tubing into a swimming pool) but I am looking forward to riding up the 26-story elevator to the top of the 120K tower and taking in the view of the beautiful Adirondack High Peaks and other Olympic Venues in Lake Placid.
| State: | New York |
| Towns of Interest: | Lake Placid Niagara Falls |
| National Parks: | N/A |
| State Parks of Interest: | Adirondack State Park Letchworth State Park Watkins Glenn State Park Niagara Falls State Park Devil's Hole State Park |
| Places of Interest: (N) = Night Stay | Niagra Falls (Nx2) Niagara Falls State Park Boutiques on Linwood Avenue between 11th street and 13th street Bridal Veil Falls (A smaller falls on Goat Island) Maid of the Mist Cave of the Winds Niagara Gorge Niagara Falls Aquarium Skylon Tower Observation Deck (Great way to see the falls and the Canadian side) Devil's Hole State Park Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls Purchase adventure pass at the visitor center and this will give you admission to; Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, Niagara Gorge Discovery Center, Niagara Falls Aquarium and all day use of the trolley to get around the park Letchworth State Park (renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East") Letchworth State Park Visitors Center Inspiration Point (Superb view of the highlights of the park from here) Upper Falls (the 70-foot high horseshoe-shaped Upper Falls starts out the cascading fun along the Genesee River. Trails lead to nice vantage points of the falls and the towering rail bridge high above) Middle Falls (This is the main waterfall of the park. Trails take you right to the rim of the falls) Lower Falls (A trail leads to an overlook of the canyon with eroded hoodoos jutting out of the river just above the small falls. Overlooks allow the car-bound to get out and gaze at the vertical wall of Big Bend, a horseshoe turn of the Genesee River) Watkins Glen (N) Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. Rim trails overlook the gorge. Campers and day-visitors can enjoy the Olympic-size pool, scheduled summer tours through the gorge, tent and trailer campsites, picnic facilities and excellent fishing in nearby Seneca Lake or Catherine Creek, which is renowned for its annual spring run of rainbow trout. Adirondack Blue Mountain Lake (Prettiest of all the lakes) Lake Placid (N) Whiteface Mountain (drive 8 miles up the Veterans Memorial Highway to 500 ft below the summit then get an elevator to an observation deck at the top) High Peaks Area (Adirondack Mountains) Paradox Lake Fort Ticonderoga (Historical building with great views and museum) Boulton Landing (village with shops and views of the lake) Lake George Village (Tourist hub for the region, learn about the history) (N) Prospect Mountain (drive up the mountain for lots of overlooks and good views) Lake Placid Olympic Museum Downtown Area Luge and Bobsled Runs at Mt Van Hoevenburg Ski Jumps Olympic Sports Complex |
| Routes of Interest: | Route 9N Route 93 |
| Where to Stay: | Niagara Falls Comfort Inn The Pointe ($90) Passport Inn ($51) Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino ($188) Days Inn Niagara At The Falls ($77) Holiday Inn Niagara Falls ($75) Watkins Glen Camping in Watkins Glen State Park - book 7 days ahead or just walk in ($15) Lake Placid Lake Placid Summit Hotel Resort & Suites ($51) Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort ($73) Best Western Adirondack Inn ($87) Lake George Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center ($90) Lake Motel ($70) Lake George Battleground State Campground - must book 2 days ahead of arrival ($15) |
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