Welcome to Lake Champlain!
Winter in the Lake Champlain Region is perhaps the most serene in the entire Adirondacks (the rest of the park will have to forgive us). The days shrink, but the views certainly don't. Winter weather brings legendary vistas and holiday festivals bring entertaining experiences and sweet treats. As the snow piles up, we're ready to jump into the fun in a place where open spaces meet legendary places.
Step into fun
With every season our landscape transforms and displays a character all its own. As you ride along winding country roads, you'll find yourself wondering what is around the next corner. It might be a quaint small town, a welcoming farm store, or a mountain with an awesome snowshoe trail offering sweeping lake views. In the winter, chillier days don't mean the fun has to end! Birders flock to the lakeshore to search for rare migrants at our birding hot spots, while hikers love the CATS trail system. The system includes more than 40 miles of trail, many of which are short, easy routes to spectacular vistas of Lake Champlain to the east and the impressive Adirondack High Peaks to the west. Check out our suggestions to help you choose the ideal trail!
A historic location
Lake Champlain and the towns along the shore have a long, fascinating history. This is a place that has seen revolutionary battles, fights for freedom, and abolitionists. It quite literally helped shape the creation of the United States. There's even a pre-historic lake monster! The scenery at these locations, including forts and museums, is simply gorgeous and full of interactive fun.
Fresh from the farm
After a day outside in the fresh air, we appreciate our dining options and the opportunity to sip a hot beverage or cool cocktail. Our local restaurants pride themselves on using amazing produce from dedicated local farmers. We take fresh, healthy food seriously and have serious fun with it! Whether you eat right at the farm or at a farm-to-table restaurant, you'll savor the flavors of the Lake Champlain Region.
Love Your ADK
By taking the Love Your Adirondacks Pledge and practicing Leave No Trace ethics you can help ensure that the forests, waterways, and communities of the Adirondacks remain beautiful and unique for generations to come.
