Essex County Travel Guide

New York

An amazing drive is route 86. Its full of fall colors and scenic spots to view the colors. It is also a great route to hike the small mountains of the Adirondacks. Worth a visit and enjoying a sunny day.
An amazing drive is route 86. Its full of fall colors and scenic spots to view the colors. It is also a great route to hike the small mountains of the Adirondacks. Worth a visit and enjoying a sunny day.
While hiking to the top of Whiteface Mountain, it takes about 3,5 hours at a regular pace from the very bottom.
The road to #BoreasPonds has just recently been opened to foot traffic after the 22,000 acre tract of land was purchased by NYS. The walk in is fairly boring and can be grueling on a hot, buggy day, but the view of the ponds is spectacular. Now let's hope Gov. Cuomo designates this area as Wilderness #Adirondacks
After a chairlift and elevator to the top of the ski jump, a beautiful view!!!!

Popular cities in Essex County

Lake Placid which includes a lake or waterhole
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
  • Mount Van Hoevenberg Cross Country Ski Area
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Vermont in peak foliage season
Wilmington
Known for Friendly people, Mountains and Lakes
Get away to Wilmington! Enjoy the hiking, skiing and mountains.

Reasons to visit

  • Whiteface Mountain
  • High Falls Gorge
  • Santa's Workshop
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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
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Peak Foilage - Keene, New York
Keene
Known for Lakes, Mountains and Hiking
Relaxing Keene awaits: its mountain views, hiking, university life and more!
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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.
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View from a stop along the path up Algonquin, High Peaks region, Adirondacks.
Jay
Head to sights like Ausable River and Jay Mountain Wilderness as you discover Jay.
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