Getting to the Adirondacks
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Helping you get to
the Adirondack Region of New York State.
From the South:
Take Interstate 87 North to exits 20 through 39 (or US Route 9) which lead to various Adirondack communities, state and local highways that provide access to Forest Preserve lands and recreational facilities.
From the East:
A variety of routes are available to visitors from the east. From Massachusetts and points south access Interstate 90 and then Interstate 87 or US Route 9 heading north. From Vermont and New Hampshire, several ferries cross Lake Champlain. You may also cross Lake Champlain at the picturesque Crown Point Bridge connecting Vermont Highway 17 with Essex County Route 8. US Route 4 connects with NY Route 22, providing access to the southeastern portion of the Park.
From the West:
Take the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) to exits 31 through 24 to access various Adirondack communities, state and local highways that provide access to Forest Preserve lands and recreational facilities.
From the North:
A number of bridges crossing the St. Lawrence River provide access to highways the connect to NY State Routes 3, 30 and 812, which provide access to the northwestern portion of the Park as well as connections to the remainder of the region.
Contents at a Glance
Travel and Transportation Resources
Information and Tools to Help You Reach the Adirondacks
- Travel Info New York / Adirondack Region
- Official New York State Transportation Information
- Rand Mcnally Road Atlas: United States/Canada/Mexico
- The definitive in-vehicle reference for North American interstate travel. This is the Vinyl Covered Edition, built to last and worthy of 4-season Adirondack use.
- Plattsburgh International Airport
- Plattsburgh Air Force Base was the pride of the U.S. Air Force, playing a BIG role in global air defense for 40+ years. The aviation assets of this former jewel of the Air Force are now being redeveloped as PLATTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by the Clinton County government. With FAA support and funding, Plattsburgh International is already a functioning industrial airport. And when construction is completed on a major new passenger terminal in 2007, the nearby CLINTON COUNTY AIRPORT will be closed, placing Plattsburgh International in the marketplace for passenger services as well.
- Adirondack Regional Airport - Saranac Lake
- Provides scheduled air passenger service from the Adirondack Tri-Lakes Region to Albany, NY and Boston, MA. Gateway to the Adirondack High Peaks area.
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