So much history, and so accessible, too. The charm of our towns and villages is partly from the fascinating architecture of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Adirondack history is not only the story of beautiful nature. It is also the story of the Industrial Revolution. The water power and abundant natural resources of the area were attractive to early settlers, and soon titans of industry were building luxurious homes and headquarters.

Explore the downtowns, waterfronts, and historic buildings with our many historic walking tours. Choose your own speed.

Let history surround you

There are many leisurely historic walking tours through one of the area's eclectic lakeside communities, with some amazing collections of architecture. We never get tired of exploring the historic town of Essex, featured on the National Register of Historic Places and one of the few remaining villages in America featuring intact pre-Civil War architecture. The La Chute River Walk Trail is another local favorite for exploring the natural and industrial milling history along the La Chute River near Fort Ticonderoga.

 

Legendary

Ticonderoga Walking Tour
Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga began with the fort and was soon a center of paper production. It has more than three dozen buildings listed on the National Register.
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It was built in 1888 and is a distinguished example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.
Port Henry-Moriah Historic Buildings
Port Henry
Park Place, Port Henry | (518) 546-9855
A historic collection of a wide array of architectural styles throughout the village.
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History
Heritage Tours
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Ticonderoga Walking Tour
Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga began with the fort and was soon a center of paper production. It has more than three dozen buildings listed on the National Register.
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History
Heritage Tours, Museums / Historic Sites, Nature and Historic Walks
31355
Ticonderoga Walking Tour
Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga began with the fort and was soon a center of paper production. It has more than three dozen buildings listed on the National Register.
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History
Heritage Tours, Museums / Historic Sites, Nature and Historic Walks
31355
Adirondack Architectural Heritage
Keeseville
1745 Main Street, Keeseville | (518) 834-9328
Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) is the nonprofit historic preservation organization for New York State's Adirondack Park. AARCH was formed in 1990 with a mission to promote better public understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the...
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History
Non Profit Organizations, Heritage Tours, Arts and Culture
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Adirondack Architectural Heritage
Keeseville
1745 Main Street, Keeseville | (518) 834-9328
Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) is the nonprofit historic preservation organization for New York State's Adirondack Park. AARCH was formed in 1990 with a mission to promote better public understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the...
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Non Profit Organizations, Heritage Tours, Arts and Culture
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Discover the ways people lived a century ago.
1929 Lake Champlain Bridge Commemorative Exhibit
Crown Point
814 Bridge Road, Crown Point | (518) 597-4649
The exhibit tells the life story of the 1929 Lake Champlain Bridge and interprets the historic toll collector's house, operating as the Lake Champlain Visitors Center by the Lake Placid/Essex County Visitors Bureau since 1993.
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History
Museums / Historic Sites, Heritage Tours
1798
Discover the ways people lived a century ago.
1929 Lake Champlain Bridge Commemorative Exhibit
Crown Point
814 Bridge Road, Crown Point | (518) 597-4649
The exhibit tells the life story of the 1929 Lake Champlain Bridge and interprets the historic toll collector's house, operating as the Lake Champlain Visitors Center by the Lake Placid/Essex County Visitors Bureau since 1993.
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History
Museums / Historic Sites, Heritage Tours
1798
Penfield Homestead Museum
Crown Point
703 Creek Road, Crown Point | (518) 597-3804
Museum of local history. Birthplace of the Electric Age. 1826 homestead, carriage barn, church, threshing barn, cow barn. Take our historic walking tour along the edge of Putnam's Creek. Fishing on Penfield Pond by permit. Inquire about using our...
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History
Heritage Tours
2552
Adirondack Architectural Heritage
Keeseville
1745 Main Street, Keeseville | (518) 834-9328
Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) is the nonprofit historic preservation organization for New York State's Adirondack Park. AARCH was formed in 1990 with a mission to promote better public understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the...
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Professional / Services
Non Profit Organizations, Heritage Tours, Arts and Culture
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