GoNorth Guidebook

The Sights, Shops & Stories of

Northern New York

Welcome to Northern New York

Adirondack Coast

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be a New York trip without adventure and arts, both of which are in great supply as you GoNorth. In this GoNorth guide, you will find a suggested itinerary built around the best that Northern New York has to offer; cities with experiences for every taste and sense of adventure.

Lake George

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Saratoga County

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Lake George Area

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Saratoga County

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GoNorth is a fun and exciting experience that begins in Saratoga County, your city in the country. From there, it’s a short drive to the gorgeous waters of the Lake George Area, and later, you’ll ascend into the stunning peaks and vibrant communities of the Adirondacks. Each day of the trip will involve irresistible local food, from fine dining and farm-to-table, to craft beers and homemade bites. It wouldn’t

Featured restaurants, cafés, and other delicious dining options.

Tupper Lake & Lake Placid

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See the world from a different perspective; visit museums and other cultural attractions.

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Explore quaint towns and villages with a unique blend of featured attractions and recreational opportunities.

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Adirondack Coast

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Meet local makers, artists, and shopkeepers to purchase gifts and great one-of-a-kind souvenirs.

Day 1 & 2 Saratoga County

Day 3 & 4 Lake George Area

Museum of Dance

Fort William Henry Museum

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Guided walks of the Natural Mineral Springs Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Saratoga Spa State Park Saratoga’s Urban Outdoor Corridors

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Dining experiences that span cuisines and styles 45+ Restaurants in the downtown area 90+ Restaurants in Saratoga County

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Guided and self-guided city tours Saratoga Automobile Museum Saratoga National Historical Park Tang Teaching Museum The Saratoga History Museum The National Museum of Dance The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

The Gideon Putnam

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Historic Homes

Saratoga Spa State Park

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Ballston Spa Antique shops Independent, locally owned boutiques and shops line Broadway Local artisan galleries and a lively art district Several farmers’ markets

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Prospect Mountain The Chester Challenge and Nature Trails Tongue Mountain Loop

Cafés, bars, taverns, and pubs with live music and entertainment Eight area golf courses, including the premier Saratoga National Golf Club Harness racing and gaming at the Saratoga Casino Hotel Kayaking, paddleboarding and boat tours on Saratoga Lake Performances at The Saratoga Performing Arts Center Thoroughbred Racing

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Lake George Steamboat Company

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Bistros, Pubs, and Cafés Lakeside Dining Lunch & Dinner Boat Cruises Outdoor Dining With Live Music Saratoga County is home to everything a traveler could hope for: fantastic food, world-class entertainment, historic sites and architecture, unique shops and boutiques, national and local museums, and endless opportunities to get outside and explore.

Winner of the Great American Main Street Award and a favorite of respected travel publications, Saratoga County and Saratoga Springs invite you to Discover Saratoga!

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Adirondack Folk School Barton Garnet Mine Fort William Henry and Fort Ticonderoga The Hyde Collection Art Museum and Historic House Natural Stone Bridge and Caves

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Saratoga Race Course

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Whitewater Rafting

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Adirondack Eagle Flyer Zip Line Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course Lake George Steamboat Company Cruises Rail Biking with Revolution Rail Co. Six Flags Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor Whitewater Rafting and Lazy River Tubing

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Antiques & Adirondack Rustics Lake George Christkindlmarkt Lake George Factory Outlets LARAC Arts Festival Warrensburg’s World’s Largest Garage Sale

Just a half hour’s drive north from Saratoga Springs you will discover The Lake George Area, home to the “Queen of American Lakes,” 32-mile long, Lake George.

Positioned at the gateway to the Adirondacks, the area is a collaboration of vibrant city streets, quaint villages, rolling mountains, and sparkling lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams surrounded by deep forests.

Day 5 & 6 Tupper Lake & Lake Placid The Wild Center’s Wild Walk

Day 7 & 8 The Adirondack Coast Whiteface Mountain

Year-Round Fun

Plattsburgh City Beach

Lake Placid Toboggan Chute

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A Lake Placid 9er Mt. Jo and Heart Lake Take a leisurely walk around Mirror Lake

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Dancing Bears Restaurant Lake Placid Dining The Deck The Waterside Cafe

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Main Street Lake Placid Wild Supply Company

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Ausable Chasm Ausable Point State Park Lake Alice Lyon Mountain New Land Trust Point au Roche State Park

Explore nooks and crannies of Mirror Lake in the summer or over ice in the winter Go ziplining with Experience Outdoors Raquette Lake Navigation Co. Sled down the Lake Placid Toboggan Chute

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Explore The Wild Center Relive great moments in sports at the Olympic Museum Step back in time with the North Elba Historical Society Take a self-guided walking tour of Lake Placid Visit farm and grave-site of famed abolitionist John Brown

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Enjoy cafés, waterfront dining, farm-to-table meals, and more!

After visiting Lake George and its surrounding area, head into the center of the Adirondack Park and visit The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, on your way to Lake Placid, the site of two Winter Olympics. The beautiful Adirondacks is one of the largest protected areas in the continental U.S. Pass hundreds of lakes, thousands of miles of rivers and streams, and beautiful mountains.

The area’s proximity to great food, Olympic history, and luxurious spas make it possible to have a thrilling outdoor adventure and pamper yourself, all in the same day.

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Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum Kent Delord House Museum Old Base Museum Campus The Alice T. Miner Museum The Strand Center Theatre Underground Railroad Museum W.H. Miner Institute

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Bike the open roads Fish Lake Champlain Golf the greens Paddle at Baggs’ Landing Pick your own apples Snowshoe the trails Taste the wines, ciders, craft brews and spirits.

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Boutique Shops in Downtown Plattsburgh Champlain Centre Mall

The #adkcoast stretches across the western shores of Lake Champlain shouldered by New York’s Adirondack Mountains and the Green Mountains of Vermont.

The Adirondack Coast offers world-class outdoor recreation, a rich history to explore and a landscape dotted with agricultural, opportunities at every turn.