Condé Nast TravelerJul 31, 2026
The Best Adirondack Airbnbs for Lakeside Escapes, Cozy Cabins, and Mountain Adventures
These upstate stays prove everything is better among the trees.
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- Cascade LakeSightnearby lake
- High Peaks trailheadsTrailnearby hiking access
- Elsewhere
- Fourth LakeSightOld Forge, United States1916 boathouse offers waterfront, kayaks, canoe, boat slip
- Whiteface MountainSightUpper Jay, United StatesOlympic alpine skiing location
- Lake George Steamboat CompanyAttractionLake George, United StatesIt is the oldest company in the Lake George region.
- NewVida resortHotelWilmington, United Statesoffers restaurant, bar, gym, and spa
- Piseco LakeTrailPiseco, United Statesoffers vibrant wilderness views
- The Oxbow InnRestaurantPiseco, United Statesnearby restaurant
- Gore MountainSightNorth Creek, United Stateslargest ski area in New York State
- Lake Minerva BeachSightNorth Creek, United Statesnearby beach
- Great Escape Theme ParkSightLake Luzerne, United Statesnearby amusement park
- Adirondack Lakes & Trails OutfitterPlaceSaranac Lake, United Statesnearby outfitter
- Cascade Cross Country Ski CenterSightSaranac Lake, United Statesnearby ski center
- Hungry Trout RestaurantRestaurantUpper Jay, United States
- Ice Jam Inn & RestaurantRestaurantUpper Jay, United States
- Fort William Henry MuseumMuseumLake George, United States
- High Falls GorgeAttractionWilmington, United States
- Whiteface Mountain Ski AreaSightLake Placid, United States
- Revolution RailPlaceNorth Creek, United States
- Woods Valley Ski AreaSightRemsen, United States
- Herkimer Diamond MinesSightRemsen, United States