Essex County Travel Guide

New York

Essex County
Essex County
Essex County
Essex County
Essex County

Popular cities in Essex County

Lake Placid
Lake Placid
Known for Lakes, Mountains and Skiing
Visit this scenic district of mountains and lakes before reviving the spirit of the Winter Olympics at the bobsled and ski complexes.

Reasons to visit

  • Mirror Lake
  • Olympic Center
  • Olympic Sports Complex
Vermont in peak foliage season
Wilmington
Known for Friendly people, Mountains and Lakes
Get away to Wilmington! Enjoy the hiking, skiing and sightseeing.

Reasons to visit

  • Whiteface Mountain
  • Santa's Workshop
  • High Falls Gorge
A stunning sunrise over Schroon Lake, NY, with warm light casting a soft glow on the calm water and surrounding autumn-colored forests and mountains.
Schroon Lake
Known for Friendly people, Hiking and Dining
Get away to Schroon Lake! Enjoy the theatre, hiking and local cuisine.

Reasons to visit

  • Pharaoh Lake
  • Park Beach
Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga
Known for Lakes, Historical and Waterfalls
Explore stunning Adirondacks scenery and pick up insights into early American history in this charming town nestled between two lakes.

Reasons to visit

  • Fort Ticonderoga
  • Turtle Island
Snowy Whiteface mountain with reflections in Paradox Bay, Lake Placid, Upstate New York
Paradox
Explore attractions like Paradox Lake and Pharaoh Lake Wilderness as you discover things to see and do in Paradox.
Jay Peak Resort Golf Club in Vermont in Autumn
Jay
Head to sights like Ausable River and Historic Jay Covered Bridge as you discover Jay.