Your best Adirondack summer starts here

The Whiteface Region showcases the best that Adirondack summers have to offer. From hiking (or driving) to the fifth highest summit in New York on Whiteface Mountain to camping, fishing, and listening to live music along the banks of the Ausable River, you’ll find all your favorite summertime adventures here. 

Remember the excitement and sense of adventure you felt at summer camp when you were a kid? The Whiteface Region takes all the fun of your favorite sleep-away camp and spreads it across an entire region! Re-discover nostalgia-filled activities like canoeing, rock climbing, and mountain biking. Dig into outdoor dining that ranges from high-class cuisine to classic ice cream stands. Take part in community-centric races and events. At the end of your action-packed day, relax into Adirondack-style lodgings with all the comforts of home. 

In addition to being an outdoor enthusiast's paradise, the Whiteface Region's charming small towns and world-class attractions make it the ideal destination for creating summertime memories with your family. It's also perfect for adults looking to relive the relaxation and freedom of long-gone summer vacation days.

Have an unforgettable Adirondack summer — download a travel guide and start planning your stay!

Family fun

The Whiteface Region offers an Adirondack experience like no other, with unique attractions you won't find anywhere else. Drive up the Whiteface Veterans' Memorial Highway to the top of Whiteface Mountain to explore a castle, deep tunnels, and expansive summit views. Visit High Falls Gorge for a boardwalk stroll that takes you above and below roaring waterfalls. Perhaps the most unique of all, the Whiteface Region is home to Santa's Workshop, which offers holiday spirit all summer long!

Even the landscape is unique! While the East Branch Ausable River carves deep canyons, the West Branch has created lush farmland. Blue Pepper Farm and Sugar House Creamery offer you a chance to indulge in agritourism and meet some friendly farm animals up close. If your family bonds on bikes, you can spend days cycling winding roads along the river’s edge.

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Get Close to Summer Fun in the Whiteface Region

Get the whole family close to nature this summer. Easy camping locations keep you close to nature all night long, and entry level bike trails, hiking, and paddling will keep you throughout the day.

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Summer fun, family-style!

It's pretty hard to ignore Whiteface Mountain when you're in Wilmington, but did you know we also have mountain bike trails, a beach, and a park where Christmas is a year-round event? Read on to learn more about family fun in the Whiteface Region!

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Summits and scenic views

From rocky summits and open ridges to backcountry ponds and sun-dappled forest trails, find a hike that's perfect for you.

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Wonders Of Wilmington Challenge

In Wilmington, New York, “WOW” is much more than a word. In fact, “WOW” is the acronym for a brand new patch challenge: the Wonders of Wilmington Challenge. WOW!

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Mountain biking

Hit the dirt on treasured trails!

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Fly fishing

Cast away in renowned waters fished by the pros.

Find your best catch of the season in the famed waters of the Ausable River! Beloved by anglers everywhere, the Whiteface Region boasts world-class fly fishing.

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Leave No Trace 7 Principles

The Adirondack Park provides a haven of pristine wilderness in New York state’s northernmost reaches. It also offers an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities for explorers of all ages and experience levels! While you enjoy your visit, please keep the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace in mind. Set forth by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, and championed by many partners within the Adirondack Park, these principles will not only improve your own nature experience, but they help preserve this unparalleled natural wonder for generations to come.

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Know before you go
 
 
Be prepared! Remember food, water, and clothes to protect you from cold, heat, and rain.   
Use maps to plan where you’re going. Check them along the way so you’ll stay on course and avoid getting lost. Learn about the areas you plan to visit.
2
Stick to trails and camp overnight right
 
 
Walk and ride on designated trails to protect trailside plants. Camp only on existing or designated campsites to avoid damaging vegetation.
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Trash your trash and pick up poop
 
 
Pack it in, pack it out. Put litter—even crumbs, peels and cores—in garbage bags and carry it home. Use bathrooms or outhouses when available. If they're not available, bury human waste in a small hole 6-8 inches deep and 200 feet or 70 big steps from water and the trail.
4
Leave it as you find it
 
 
Leave plants, rocks, and historical items as you find them so others can enjoy them. Treat living plants with respect. Carving, hacking, or peeling plants may kill them.
5
Be careful with fire
 
 
Use a camp stove for cooking. Stoves are easier to cook on and create less impact than a fire. If you want to have a campfire, be sure it’s permitted and safe to build a fire in the area you’re visiting. Use only existing fire rings to protect the ground from heat. Keep your fire small.
6
Keep wildlife wild
 
 
Observe wildlife from a distance and never approach, feed or follow them. Human food is unhealthy for all wildlife and feeding them starts bad habits. Protect wildlife and your food by securely storing your meals and trash.
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Share our trails and manage your pet
 
 
Be considerate when passing others on the trail. Keep your pet under control to protect it, other visitors, and wildlife. Be sure the fun you have outdoors does not bother anyone else. Remember, other visitors are there to enjoy the outdoors too.

Where is the Whiteface Region?

Get close and savor our natural beauty, just a few hours from major Northeastern cities.

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A Summer Destination for Families

There is so much to see and do as a family in the Whiteface Region, get out and explore it together. 

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Summer Events Roundup: It's Race Season!

Summer brings with it a plentiful events calendar boasting outdoor music festivals, races up Whiteface Mountain, and more!

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Outside to Eat in the Whiteface Region

Enjoy summer even more by fueling up with these outdoor dining options in the Whiteface Region!

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Where to Listen to Music this Summer in the Whiteface Region

Music amongst the mountains, there's nothing better, especially in the Whiteface Region!

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