2 Best Sights in The Adirondacks and Thousand Islands, New York

High Falls Gorge

A spectacular 700-foot waterfall and ancient granite cliffs are highlights of the self-guided tour of this gorge. It was created as the Ausable River cut through the granite base of Whiteface Mountain. In winter, you can rent snowshoes, skis, or snowboards. Nearby are a shop, restaurant, and picnic areas. There are only two seasons to visit here: summer and winter.

Mountain
4761 NYS Rte. 86, Wilmington, New York, 12997, USA
518-946--2278
www.highfallsgorge.com
Sights Details
Rate Includes: Summer $11.95, winter $14.00, Closed Nov., May, June, Sept., and Oct., daily 9–5; July and Aug., daily 9–5:30; late Nov.–mid-Dec., Fri.–Tues. 10–4; mid-Dec.–Mar., daily 10–4

Whiteface Mountain

Though only the fifth-highest in the region, Whiteface Mountain is one of the best-known mountains in the Adirondacks. Veterans Memorial Highway twists and climbs 8 mi to the top of the mountain. Close to the peak is a parking lot; from here you can ride an elevator or hike the rest of the way up. Scenic gondola rides are available in the summer.

Mountain
5021 Rte. 86, Wilmington, New York, 12997, USA
518-946--2223
www.whiteface.com
Sights Details
Rate Includes: Access to the drive is available late May–early July, daily 9–4; early July–early Sept., daily 8:30–5; rest of Sept., daily 9–4; call for Oct. times. Gondola rides to the top of the mountain are available daily 10–4 mid-June–Sept. 1 and on weekends Sept. 5–Oct. 9.