9 days in Adirondacks Itinerary

On the 30th (Sat), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Blue Mountain, then get engrossed in the history at Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Buttermilk Falls.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Blue Mountain Lake trip planner.

Rochester to Blue Mountain Lake is an approximately 4-hour car ride. Traveling from Rochester in September, expect Blue Mountain Lake to be a bit cooler, temps between 70°F and 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Lake Placid.

Take a break from Lake Placid with a short trip to The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, about 44 minutes away.

To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Lake Placid trip builder website.

Getting from Blue Mountain Lake to Lake Placid by car takes about 1.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Lake Placid can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can drive to Plattsburgh.

On the 4th (Wed), relax in the rural setting at Country Dreams Farm, immerse yourself in nature at Point Au Roches State Park, then take in breathtaking views at Ausable Chasm, then see human ingenuity at work at Alice Falls, and finally experience rural life at Mace Chasm Farm.

To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Plattsburgh attractions planner.

You can drive from Lake Placid to Plattsburgh in 1.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Lake Placid in October since evenings lows in Plattsburgh dip to 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can drive to Lake George.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lake George: Ticonderoga (King's Garden, Fort Ticonderoga, &more) and Natural Stone Bridge and Caves (in Pottersville). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake George, take in the awesome beauty at Prospect Mountain, learn about winemaking at Adirondack Winery, and make a splash at Six Flags Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor.

To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Lake George trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Plattsburgh to Lake George takes 2 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Lake George can reach 62°F, while at night they dip to 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to go by car back home.