Small towns, big fall experiences
There's a multitude of ways to experience a fall-bulous autumn in the small towns and big outdoors of Hamilton County! With so much wilderness and miles and miles of tree-lined roads, a classic road trip is the ideal way to see the region’s epic fall foliage. In our towns, unique shops and restaurants are waiting to be explored, along with attractions like the Adirondack Great Camps of the gilded age, completely transformed under the fiery colors of the season, or the Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, where you can immerse yourself in the region's history through exhibits and beautiful grounds.
To find stellar mountain-top views and learn a bit about the region's history, try climbing one or all of the seven historic fire towers in the Adirondack Experience region. Pretty all year round, these century-old sentinels are at their best in fall, when the mountains are awash in fiery color. Hike all seven mountains and earn a patch as a Hamilton County Fire Tower Challenge finisher!
To keep up with the progression of autumn colors across the region, check out the fall foliage report!
Outdoor autumn adventures
Get outdoors and closer to the fiery colors all season long. From RVs to backpacking hammocks, the Adirondack Experience region has every type of camping. Keep the outdoor fun going on the water. From quiet ponds and bustling lakes to remote rivers dotted by beaver dams surrounded by the blaze of fall color, Hamilton County and its environs have a paddling adventure that is perfect for your family.
After your adventures in the wilderness, come back to town for some fall flavors and festivals. Indian Lake has the Great Adirondack Moose Festival, where you can compete against others for the best moose call, for more unique festivities, check out all the fall festivals found throughout Hamilton County!
