Adirondack Region is Ideal Family Vacation Destination for Summer Adventure & Relaxation

 I have Summer vacation on the brain. Here is another idea for your summer pleasure...

This summer, escape the heat and retreat to the mountains, lakes and family-oriented attractions of the Adirondack Region of Northern New York. Located just a short four hour drive from downtown Manhattan, the region is easy to get to and offers an array of activities and attractions for all ages to enjoy.
From a new rappelling adventure, to the boom of cannons echoing over Lake Champlain, reclaim your summer vacation and reconnect with your family at one of the region’s top summer attractions, including:

• Adventurous Ausable Chasm:  Ausable Chasm is one of the oldest and most popular natural attractions in North America, offering on-site rafting, canoeing, rappelling, hiking, mountain biking, camping and lodging. Explore the cliffs on a unique, guided evening Lantern Tour and descend into the chasm to watch the lights dance along towering rock walls, or rappel, traverse and climb along the chasm’s Adventure Trail. This unique family adventure starts at just $25 per person.
• Scenic Tours of Lake George: At 32 miles, Lake George is one of the longest lakes in the Adirondacks, offering endless shoreline, lakeside restaurants and scenic boat tours. Hop aboard one of the Lake George Steamboat Company’s three sailing ships for a cruise around the lake complete with lunch, fireworks and captain stories. The Mohican Discovery Tour sails the entire length of the lake, offering Captain’s narration, breakfast or lunch, a cocktail bar and incredible views of the surrounding mountains. Tickets start at $14 for children and $31 for adults.
• The Outdoors Come in at The Wild Center: The Wild Center in Tupper Lake is the Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks, offering innovative exhibits, nature trails and guided group expeditions perfect for families who love exploring and being outside. Join experts for a guided Owl Prowl or paddle down the Raquette River, shop for fresh veggies and more at the museum’s Thursday Farmers’ Markets, or simply enjoy their living exhibits, which include two very cute, very active otters. Tickets are $10 for children ages 4-14 and $17 for adults.
• History Comes Alive at Fort Ticonderoga: Overlooking Lake Champlain, Fort Ticonderoga offers exciting historical reenactments, summer family programs, ghost tours of the Garrison, outings in the King’s Garden, self-guided scavenger hunts, and so much more.  New exhibits include Founding Fashion, a look at the variety of military clothing worn during the 18^th century. From patriotic celebrations, to daily activities, there’s always something brewing at the Fort. Admission starts at $8 for children ages 5-12 and $17.50 for adults.
• The Adirondack Museum: Tucked away in the center of the Adirondacks, Blue Mountain Lake’s, prized gem offers world-class exhibitions, and is often called “The Smithsonian of the Adirondacks.” Perfect for a day of exploration, many exhibits are interactive so kids can climb aboard an antique train carriage, fish in a pond from the museum’s boat exhibit, and run wild in the Great Outdoors exhibit featuring hands-on “discovery stations,” try rock climbing, “cook” a meal over a campfire and more. Admission starts at $6 for children ages 6-12 and $18 for adults.
• Adirondack Seaway Waterfall Safari: Take a self-guided hiking tour of the Adirondack Seaway’s multitude of waterfalls starting with Harper Falls on the Grasse River in the Downerville State Forest. Stops include Moody Falls, Stone Valley Falls and Lampson Falls, the last of which spans 100 feet, cascading for 40 feet. 

Summer wraps up with the 10^th annual Cream Cheese Festival in Lowville on September 20, featuring the Adirondacks Tug Hill Region’s number one export – Philadelphia Cream Cheese. This free family festival features contests, vendors, live music and all things cream cheese. Home to the world’s largest cream cheese plant, this is one savory festival not to miss.
About the Adirondacks:
The Adirondack Region is home to the six-million-acre park offering limitless recreation amid 2,000 miles of hiking trails and 3,000 lakes and ponds. Part of the largest temperate forest in the world, the Adirondacks are also home to 103 towns and villages. Connect with the Adirondacks online at Facebook.com/visitadirondacks or Twitter.com/visitadks, Instagram.com/VisitAdirondacks and search Adirondack events, attractions and Adirondack vacation packages at VisitAdirondacks.com.