3 days in Adirondacks Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): get in on the family fun at Magic Forest, then identify plant and animal life at Prospect Mountain, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and finally stop by Wax 'n' Wix. Here are some ideas for day two: get in on the family fun at Six Flags Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor, then take an in-depth tour of Fort William Henry Museum, then learn about winemaking at Adirondack Winery, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake George.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Lake George tour planner.

Hartford to Lake George is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Lake George when traveling from Hartford in August, with lows around 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can go by car to Lake Placid.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): contemplate the waterfront views at Mirror Lake, have fun at Olympic Ski Jump Complex, then identify plant and animal life at Uihlein Maple Research Forest, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Whiteface Mountain.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Lake Placid road trip tool.

Getting from Lake George to Lake Placid by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Lake George in August, with highs in Lake Placid at 75°F and lows at 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car back home.