Directions and Map

High Peaks Resort

Lake Placid, NY 12946

Driving Directions to the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid:

From New York City and New Jersey

Take the NY State Thruway (I-87) north to the Adirondack Northway (Exit 24 in Albany). Follow 87 to Exit 30. Pick up Rt. 9 north and follow it for two miles to Rt. 73. Continue on 73 for 28 miles to Lake Placid area. From NYC: 5 hrs, Albany: 2-1/2 hrs.

From Boston, Springfield, Hartford

Take Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Albany. Pick up I-787 north to Cohoes. Connect with Route 7 west to I-87 north. Follow I-87 (Northway) to Exit 30, then use final directions above: "From New York City..." Drive time from Boston: 5 hrs.

From Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Points West

Take I-90 (NY State Thruway) east to Exit 36 (Syracuse). Pick up I-81 north and follow to Watertown. Take Route 3 and follow it east to Saranac Lake, then follow Route 86 east to Lake Placid. Drive times: From Buffalo: 5-1/2 hrs; Rochester: 4-1/2 hrs; Syracuse: 3-1/2 hrs.

By Air...

Adirondack Regional Airport

The Adirondack Regional Airport provides the only commercial air service to the Adirondack Park. Located in Lake Clear, 16 miles from Lake Placid, it offers easy access to the entire region. Hertz and Enterprise rental cars are available on site. Commercial flights available through Cape Air, 800.352.0714, 508.771.6944, or www.flycapeair.com. For more information, including general aviation info visit Adirondack Regional Airport. Phone: 518.891.4600?Ticket Counter: 518.891.2290

Lake Placid Airport

The Lake Placid Municipal Airport is about one mile south of the village on Route 73. Hours of operation: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. in July & August. Runway: 4,200 feet. Services: Air Charter flights from most airports, scenic flights, tie down, and repairs. 518.523.2473. www.flyanywhere.com

Ticonderoga Airport

Paved 4,100-foot runway with lights. For information, call 518.585.6619 or 518.585.6265.

Major Airports

The Lake Placid area is within 2-1/2 hours driving time of three major airports: Albany, New York; Burlington, Vermont; and Montreal, Quebec. All are serviced by major airline carriers and have car rentals available.

By Land...

Amtrak

Amtrak operates between New York City and Montreal - local stop in Westport, N.Y. (40 miles from Lake Placid). For information call 1.800.888.8478. Other stops along Lake Champlain include Ticonderoga, Port Henry,and Port Kent. www.amtrak.com

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