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Things to do in Adirondacks: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made adventure day trip in Adirondacks, New York, with 5 stops in order.

Adventure trip

High Peaks & Waterfalls

5 stops · about 8 hr 45 min of stops · ~$98 per person

Conquer the classic Cascade Mountain summit, explore roaring gorge waterfalls, and refuel with hearty local fare on this high-energy day in the High Peaks region.

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    the breakfast club, etc

    2431 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946, USA
    the breakfast club, etc, Adirondacks

    Fuel up on heavy carb-loaded options like stuffed French toast or their signature BC Eggs Benedict before the big hike.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Cascade Mountain Trailhead

    Cascade Mountain Foot Trail, Lake Placid, NY 12946, USA
    Cascade Mountain Trailhead, Adirondacks

    Arrive early to park along Route 73. Hike the 4.8-mile round-trip trail to bag your first official High Peak summit.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 4 hr · Free · Directions
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    Big Slide Brewery & Public House

    5686 Cascade Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946, USA
    Big Slide Brewery & Public House, Adirondacks

    Indulge in craft beer flights and farm-to-table lunch favorites like the hot honey chicken sandwich or artisan pizzas.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    High Falls Gorge

    4761 NY-86, Wilmington, NY 12997, USA
    High Falls Gorge, Adirondacks

    Stroll across steel walkways and glass platforms to feel the mist of four massive waterfalls dropping into the Ausable River.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$18 per person · Directions
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    Generations Tap & Grill

    2543 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946, USA
    Generations Tap & Grill, Adirondacks

    Relax on the lakeside patio overlooking Mirror Lake and feast on a hearty Adirondack dinner of flatbreads, burgers, or trout.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$35 per person · Directions

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