Adirondack Mountains
The Adirondack Mountains have long been the playground of the rich and famous, from the Vanderbilts of yesteryear
to the premier vacation spot of vacationers from around the world today. Why? It is simple - its beauty, second to none.
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INDEX OF ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN TOURS
Tour # A-1 - Magnificent Adirondack Mountains
Tour # A-2 - Lake George
Tour # A-3 - Lake Placid
Tour # A-4 - Covered Bridges of Will Moses
Tour # A-5 - Quack Quack
Tour # A-6 - Capital Surprises
Tour # A-7 - Underground Railroad Abolishionists
Tour # A-8 - Champlain Canal
Tour # A-9 - Fort Ticonderoga & Southern Lake Champlain
Tour # A-10 - Victorian Experience
Tour # A-11 - Saratoga Race Track
Tour # A-12 - Saratoga Casino and Raceway
Tour # A-13 - Guilded Age of Yesteryear
Tour # A-14 - 4-Lakes Wilderness Cruise
Tour # A-15 - Bolton, The Sagamore Resort & Opera
Tour # A-16 - Sackets Harbor
Tour # A-17 - Lunch with the Llamas
Tour # A-18 - Garnets Galore
Tour # A-19 - Lake George Balloon Festival
Tour # A-20 - Albany Tulip Festival
Tour # A-21 - World’s Largest Garage Sale
Tour # A-22 - Rodeo Train
Tour # A-23 - Natural Stone Bridge & Caves
Tour # A-24 - Black History & The Talking Quilts
Tour # A-25 - TRAINS & TRAINING AROUND THE ADIRONDACKS ------ NEW NEW NEW
Tour # A-26 -
RACHAEL RAY FAVORITES ------ NEW NEW NEW
Tour # A-27 - CUTE MUGS ----- NEW NEW NEW
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Tour # A-1 - MAGNIFICENT ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS
Iroquois hunted them, Colvin named them, Olympians challenged them, tourists love them - the Magnificent
Adirondack Mountains, oldest mountains on earth.
LAKE GEORGE
* Luncheon Cruise on Lake George
* Lake George Introductory Tour
* Prospect Mt. Scenic Highway & Overlooks
* Dinner at 1820 historic B&B
LAKE PLACID
* High Peaks
* Olympic Venues - Ski Jump Complex and 1932 & 1980 Arenas
* Whiteface Gondola
* High Falls Gorge
* Mystery Stop
* Village Shopping
* Dinner on the lake
BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE
* Adirondack Museum, “finest of its kind in the world”.
OLD FORGE
* Fulton Chain of Lakes Cruise
* Shopping in quaint village
* Dinner at historic site.
TRAINS
* In, out, and about - as time and funds allow.
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Tour # A-2 - LAKE GEORGE
Thomas Jefferson called her “The Queen of American Lakes”. We call her the most beautiful lake on earth. Of
course there is bias, but with 300+ islands and southern Adirondacks painting a magnificent scape, it is no wonder
that, starting with French and Indian War of 1755, over the years it has seen some of the nations' richest and most famous settling on its shores. Saratoga’s sympatico relationship with Lake George is unmistakable and should be spoken of in the same breath and at the same time.
LAKE GEORGE
* Dinner at historic B&B
* Coopers Cave of James Fenimore Coopers “Last of the Mohicans”
* Lake George Luncheon Cruise aboard Lac du Sainte Sacrement
* Fort William Henry Museum on Lake George, 1755 British fort.
* Chapman House. Victorian home comes alive.
* Prospect Mt. Memorial Highway and Scenic Overlooks, 5-1/2 mile 2021’ summit with 100-mile views of 4 states.
* Dude Ranch Trail Drive thru quaint villages, churches, beautiful waterfalls.
* High Tea at 1883 Sagamore Resort on Green Island, Bolton Landing.
SARATOGA
* Historic City Tour, 2 historic districts, Saratoga Spa State Park, award-winning architecture, mansions of yesteryear, history galore.
* Dinner at an incredible Barn - but ohhh what a barn!
* Shopping in many boutique stores on Main St.
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Tour # A-3 - LAKE PLACID
Travel through beautiful Adirondack Park with in-depth look at the largest park in US. Visit the Olympic venues that made this quaint village world renown.
LAKE PLACID
* Ski Jump Complex and ride enclosed elevator to 28-story top for unbelievable views of the High Peaks.
* 1932 and 1980 Olympic Arenas where US won the gold and Eric Heiden won 5 speed skating golds.
* Cruise on Lake Placid.
* Mystery Stop you won't forget.
* Shopping in quaint Lake Placid village.
* High Falls Gorge carved over 1.3 million years ago by water!
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Tour # A-4 - COVERED BRIDGES of WILL MOSES COUNTRY
Most people know Grandma Moses. Many do not know the gifted great grandson of Grandma Moses.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
* Covered Bridges seen in Will Moses paintings.
Buskirk Covered Bridge.
Eagleville Covered Bridge
Shushan Covered Bridge
Museum of Shushan
Rexleigh Covered Bridge
* Mt. Nebo Gallery & Studio, home of Will Moses.
* Lunch at Cambridge Hotel, home of pie a la mode.
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Tour # A-5 - QUACK QUACK
By land or by sea, it’'s a fun day in Albany. Henry Hudson welcomes riders on the Albany Aqua Duck and takes us
for an historical ride thru the city before plunging into the Hudson River. Quack, quack, fun.
ALBANY
* Albany Information Center and Movie
* Aqua Duck Tour by land and by sea
* Albany Institute of History & Art
* Lunch at Italian-American Community Center
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Tour # A-6 - CAPITAL SURPRISES
Who would guess that Troy has more Tiffany windows than any other city in the US? Or that Henry Hudson founded Albany, the second and final capital of New York? There is so much to see and learn.
TROY
* Churches with breathtaking Tiffanys.
* Garner Earl Chapel with 3 devotional Tiffany windows and 4 floral windows. No museum could compete.
* Luncheon Cruise aboard newest Hudson River cruise ship.
* Say “hi” to Uncle Sam!
ALBANY
* Albany City Tour with surprising architecture, underground city, history.
* New York State Museum with only permanent 9/11 exhibit, Iroquois Longhouse, Woolly Mammoth, Adirondack Wilderness and Wildlife, New York Ciity, the L-Train, ride a Carousel, and much more.
* Tour The Capitol, deemed one of most beautiful in country.
* Dinner at Italian-American Club.
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Tour # A-7 - UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Three courageous and strong-willed men are featured. They were Underground Railroad abolishionists of the North Country exemplifying compassion, moral courage, and commitment to equality.
SOLOMON NORTHUP of LAKE GEORGE
* Museum where Solomon Northup lived.
* 1840 Underground Railroad Stone Chair with carved escape route.
* Historic House now museum with secret room.
* Dinner in Underground Railroad Site.
ROWLAND T. ROBINSON of VERGENNES
* Farm House & Museum, home of Rowland T. Robinson
* Maritime Museum with skeleton of original ferry transporting slaves.
* Ride 1859 Ferry route used by slaves fleeing to New York.
* Dinner on Lake Champlain
JOHN BROWN of LAKE PLACID
* Travel into Adirondack Mountains to Lake Placid, spectacular scenery.
* Historic Site of Farm and Burial Ground of John Brown.
* Dinner in typical Adirondack restaurant.
FINALE
* Prospect Mt. Scenic Highway & Overlooks
* Lake George Luncheon Cruise aboard S.S. Lac du Sainte Sacrement.
* Free Book on Black History and the Underground Railroad.
* 10 Talking Quilts and other message givers program available
NOTE: Another day can be added to visit MONTREAL, the end of the Underground Railroad Trail in the north country.
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Tour # A-8 - CHAMPLAIN CANAL
One of Americaʼs first canals, opening up vital shipping routes along Hudson River northward to Lake Champlain and
to St. Lawrence Seaway. Two centuries of military action - French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, territorial Native American conflicts - all took place along its shores.
WATERFORD
* Oldest incorporated village in US - 1794!
* Waterford Museum reflects rich history.
* Waterford Flight.
* Champlain Canal Cruise.
SARATOGA
* Saratoga National Historical Park.
* Gen. Schuyler House
* Saratoga Battle Monument
* Dinner in a barn - but ohhh what a barn!
FORT EDWARD
* Olde Fort House Museum.
* Rogers Island Visitor Center
* Dinner in historic old fort.
WHITEHALL
* Skene Manor Lunch, stone castle built 1874 overlooking Canal.
* Whitehall Harbor & Skenesborough Museum, birthplace of US Navy.
* Dinner on Champlain Canal.
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Tour # A-9 - FORT TICONDEROGA & SOUTHERN CHAMPLAIN
The Fort is much more than a restored military fortress. Its rich and varied offerings with costumed interpreters, 30-minute guided tours, world class museum, daily musket demonstrations, wonderful library, and self-guided tours of
the Fort are worth your time.
TICONDEROGA
* Fort Ticonderoga and The King’s Garden, 1755 French fort.
* Fort Ticonderoga Museum.
CHARLOTTE
* Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Walk on gun boat “Philadelphia”.
* Dinner on Lake Champlain.
* ROV viewing on boat to see old shipwrecks.
* Lake Champlain Ferry.
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Tour # A-10 -
VICTORIAN EXPERIENCE
Saratoga and Lake George are embedded in Victorian history. Experience some of it.
SARATOGA
* City Tour of Saratoga Springs with interesting architecture and designs, rich and famous during Victorian era.
GLENS FALLS
* Victorian Home Museum, relive life of middle-class family during Victorian era.
BOLTON LANDING
* Victorian High Tea at The Sagamore Resort in Lake George.
ENTERTAINMENT
* Victorian Hyst'ry Myst'ry game with prizes.
* Tour Guide in Victorian costume.
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Tour # A-11 - SARATOGA CASINO & RACEWAY
New casino at Saratoga Raceway (harness track open year round), good returns, restaurant, cafe, cocktail lounge.
SARATOGA
* Simultaneous and live horse racing daily.
* 1300 slot machines.
* Dinner at the track.
* Historic Saratoga City Tour.
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Tour # A-12 - SARATOGA RACE TRACK
OPEN 7/22 - 9/5, dark Tues.
Oldest operating race track in the country 1864 - and beautiful.
SARATOGA
* Flat Track Races. All afternoon, program, admission, grand stand seats.
* Dinner in Saratoga
* City Tour. Historic homes districts, Saratoga Spa State Park, award-winning architecture, history galore, taste of the “magic waters”.
* Shopping. Boutique stores everywhere.
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Tour # A-13 -
GUILDED AGE OF YESTERYEAR
Step back in time and enjoy time on Raquette Lake, largest inland lake in the Adirondacks.
RAQUETTE LAKE
* Raquette Lake Luncheon Cruise.
* Camp Sagamore, summer home of Vanderbilts.
* Adirondack Museum, 32-building complex of Adirondackanna.
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Tour # A-14 - LAKES WILDERNESS CRUISE
Wilderness cruise along 4 beautiful Central Adirondack lakes showing what interior of the forest is like.
OLD FORGE
* Cruise along shorelines of 4 connecting interior lakes.
* Dinner at wilderness lodge with boat delivery of passengers, like yesteryear.
* Shopping in many quaint stores an including Old Forge Hardware, known as “Adirondack’s most general store”,
having opened its doors 1900. Anything you can think of is in here. And then some!
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Tour # A-15 - BOLTON, SAGAMORE & OPERA
Quiet side of Lake George, very quaint, very country, very charming.
BOLTON LANDING
* Historic Sagamore Resort Lunch on Greene Island, Bolton Landing
* Shop quaint village of Bolton Landing.
* Learn about rich and famous who lived along shoreline of Lake George and in Bolton Landing.
* Summer Studio of famed Mme. Marcella Sembrich, one of world's finest opera divas and with spectacular view of
Lake George.
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Tour # A-16 - SACKETS HARBOR
Located northwest of Adirondack Mountains on Lake Ontario, another secret of the region.
SACKETS HARBOR
* Sackets Harbor Heritage Area Visitors Center
* Sackets Harbor Battlefield
* Military Cemetery
* Fort Pike.
* Pickering-Beach Museum.
* Seaway Trail Discovery Center.
* Lake Ontario Playhouse.
* Dinner at Madison Barracks
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Tour # A-17 - LUNCH WITH THE LLAMAS
Share the dream of Dr. Doolittle who talked and walked with the animals, and have lunch too.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
* New England Farm is home to friendliest sure-footed, bright-eyed creatures you will find anywhere. They love to
hike and carry luncheon supplies into forest to campsite ready for us. Good exercise, wonderful fresh air, different,
and great fun.
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Tour # A-18 - GARNETS GALORE
Largest commercial garnet-mining company in the world, nestled in the heart of Gore Mt.
NORTH RIVER
* Open Pit Panning for Garnets and take home what you find!
* Great Garnet Store with gifts and jewelry.
* Magnificent scenery.
NORTH CREEK
* Lunch in new hotel.
* Gondola ride to summit of Gore Mt. for magnificent views.
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Tour # A-19 - LAKE GEORGE BALLOON FEST
SEPT. 20-23 2012
One of oldest Balloon Fests and second largest in country. 125+ balloons soar skies at Warren County Airport with
some 150,000 people watching. With Adirondack Mountains in background, there is so much to see and do in Lake George area during the Festival, plus plenty of free time to explore.
* BALLOON OPENING CEREMONIES. Thu. 5 pm
* BALLOON LIFTOFFS. Fri. 6 am, Fri. 6 pm, Sat. 6 am, Sat. 6 pm, Sun. 6 am at Airport.
* Lake George Village FIREWORKS and Crafts.
* Prospect Mt. Memorial Highway & Scenic Overlooks. 5-1/2 mile drive to 2021’ summit with 100-mile view of 4 states. Spectacular.
* Dinner Theatre. Actors Guild production.
* Lake George Champagne Brunch Cruise. Dancing, dining, mansion seeking, 2 hours of sheer delight.
NOTE: Individual balloon rides can be arranged.
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Tour # A-20 - ALBANY TULIP FESTIVAL
MAY 4-6, 2012
62nd Annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park and throughout city.
* TULIP FESTIVAL. 1/4 million tulips, 100 vendors with crafts, live music, 3 stages entertainment, food courts.
* Sweeping of Main Street. Dutch ladies in costume.
* Hudson River Dinner Cruise. New large cruise boat with dinner and entertainment, sailing the Hudson to see
beautiful skyline of Albany.
* New York State Museum. Only permanent 9/11 exhibit, plus mastodon, long-house, wildlife, New York City, the
L-train, carousel, and much more.
* Albany City Tour. Start with 10-minute movie on history of Albany, board bus for first-hand look at incredible architecturally award-winning edifices and learn history of the Capital of New York State.
* New York State Capitol. Million $ Staircase leads to incredible masonry and exquisite rooms where government
is conducted. A tour not easily forgotten.
* Fort Crailo. Beginning of Dutch patroonships that opened up Albany upon discovery by Henry Hudson.
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Tour #A-21 - WORLD’S LARGEST GARAGE SALE
SEPT. 29-30, 2012
Warrensburg - it is the whole village, main street, side streets - it is everywhere!
WARRENSBURG
* GARAGE SALE. Booths, stands, stores, food, music. As far as the eye can see - it is huuuuuuge.
* 2 days. Hunt for treasures.
* Dinner Theatre. Stage in the half-round, an Actors Guild performance.
* Lots of free time
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Tour # A-22 - RODEO TRAIN
JULY-AUG ONLY, Wed., Fri., Sat.
Newly expanded Upper Hudson River Railroad takes us into Dude Ranch Country and most unusual and fun experience.
LAKE LUZERNE AREA
* Train ride North Creek to Stony Creek.
* Lunch 1000 Acres Dude Ranch.
* Train ride from Stony Creek to Hadley.
* BBQ Dinner and Rodeo Painted Pony Ranch.
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Tour # A-23 - NATURAL STONE BRIDGE & CAVES
Great day in the outdoors, walk through trails, peer into caves, see magnificent marble arches where water once
thundered thru, millions of years ago. Spend time in the huge gift shop with displays of magnificent rocks from around the world. Workshops for hands-on experience will
provide both fun and knowledge.
POTTERSVILLE
* Explore nature at its finest.
* Workshops with hands-on experience.
* Discover wonders of the earth for all ages.
* Large gift shop.
* Lunch in café.
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Tour # A-24 - BLACK HISTORY OF THE NORTH COUNTRY & THE TALKING QUILTS
One of the more secretive trails of the Underground Railroad in New York State traversed the Adirondacks, leaving in its
wake some historic people, places and sites throughout the region. Feel the history!
LAKE GEORGE
* Solomon Northup. Wrote "12 Years a Slave" which was considered a pivotal instrument or turning point to the
Civil War. A free black man was sold into slavery - this is his story. Visit his home and where he worked.
LAKE PLACID
* John Brown. A fierce fighter for the freedom of slaves, his final days were spent on his farm (and burial ground)
at this Historic Site, making his last stand in Harpers Ferry with his 2 sons and 10 Lake Placid people. An incredibly moving visit to his farm and cemetery.
VERGENNES
* Rowland T. Robinson. Just on the other side of the New York border, in Vermont, sits the most documented underground railroad site in America. A Rhode Island Quaker, Robinson and his family created a safe haven of a
job, salary, home, education, and fresh air for all slaves coming his way. Visit the farm for an astounding piece of
history. Visit the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum with the remains of the original ferry crossing Lake Champlain
used by fleeing slaves (powered by horses!), church where Frederick Douglas made one of his fiery speeches.
All 3 men were friends and worked together to accomplish their goal - freedom for slaves. Tour includes Message
Givers such as the 10 Talking Quilts, the stone chair, road signs, tree plantings, and so much. This is an absolutely
heart-wrenching and heart-warming tour of our American history.
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Tour # A-25 - TRAINS & TRAINING AROUND THE ADIRONDACKS
It's the latest craze - toot-tooting around the countryside. The Adirondacks now has a new train and is a magnificent addition to the area. Come enjoy.
SARATOGA to NORTH CREEK
* NEW Saratoga-North Creek Railroad offers scenic rides, one with a dome dining car, thru picturesque Central Adirondacks,
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NEW Railroads on Parade Museum that is fun for all ages and genders.Tiny tracks, tiny trains, tiny people, tinyhouses, tiny trees, scenery from New York City to the Adirondacks, lit for day and night. awesome.
* AMTRAK from Lake George to Plattsburgh,
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Tour # A-26 - RACHAEL RAY FAVORITES
Rachael Ray's hometown is Lake George and she has many favorite things to see and do there, with her Mom in tow or not.
LAKE GEORGE
* Oscars Meat Market for hors d'oeuvres
* Algonquin Restaurant for lunch
* Sagamore Resort on Lake George for afternoon tea sweets
* Suttons Marketplace for cider donuts and coffee
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Tour # A-27 - 1014/12 - CUTE MUGS
They are so adorable - all of them - even the frogs!
CHESTERTOWN
* Pugs on Parade. Over 150 pugs get all dressed up and ready to show off at the 13th Annual Gathering. Not
NORTH CREEK
* Alpaca Farm cuties await food from you and in return do not spit but rather smile in appreciation. They are charmers and are known as "Unicorns without Horns."
BOLTON LANDING
* "Frogging". With a net in hand, sweep a secret pond and catch aquatic life and place them in a portable aquarium for study and learning from the Naturalist. It's a riot, and oh so different!
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Tour # A-28 - 9/29-30/12 - LET'S EAT!
Pure and simple, this is an eating tour!
GLENS FALLS
* Davidson's Brewery, for lunch.
* Uncork New York Wine Tasting, Best wine is the wine you like best. Taste matters more than brand. Find yours!
* TASTE OF THE NORTH COUNTRY 21st Annual, City Park, featuring 40+ restaurants for sampling of their specialty items, prepared on the spot. Entertainment, culinary demonstrations, and apple dessert contest add to enjoyment of
over 6,000 attendees. Includes Park Admission and $25 worth of food coupons (50¢ each coupon).
* The Chocolate Mill, sweets for the sweet to munch on the way home. (No calories ?!?!?!?)
LAKE VANARE
* Longhorn Saloon of Painted Pony Ranch, for some Pre-Dinner Libation and Texas Style BBQ Buffet with
finger lickin' good food and country music, and Rodeo too, of course!
