11 days in Adirondacks Itinerary

Plattsburgh is a city in and the seat of Clinton County, New York, United States. Plattsburgh is known for nature, beaches, and golf. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Ausable Chasm, see what you can catch with a fishing tour, see the interesting displays at Plattsburgh Airforce Base Museum, and have fun and explore at Imaginarium Children's Museum of the North Country.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Plattsburgh vacation planning website.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Plattsburgh. In March, daytime highs in Plattsburgh are 37°F, while nighttime lows are 19°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can drive to Lake Placid.

Lake Placid is a village in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, New York, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Lake Placid: Titus Mountain Family Ski Center (in Malone) and The Wild Center (in Tupper Lake). There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Mirror Lake, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Jo, examine the collection at Lake Placid Olympic Museum, and hit the slopes at Whiteface Mountain.

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Traveling by car from Plattsburgh to Lake Placid takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Plattsburgh in March, plan for slightly colder nights in Lake Placid, with lows around 9°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Lake George.

A playground for America’s wealthy families, Lake George was nicknamed "Queen of the American Lakes." While these families often stayed in private country houses, a tourism industry built up around them in the early 20th century facilitated by two YMCAs.

Step out of Lake George with an excursion to Gore Mountain in North Creek--about 36 minutes away. There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Lake George, see the interesting displays at Patriot of Lake George Museum, make a splash at The Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Lake George Distilling Company.

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You can drive from Lake Placid to Lake George in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, Lake George is somewhat warmer than Lake Placid - with highs of 40°F and lows of 20°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can go by car back home.