Though the Adirondacks are home for 130 million New Yorkers, Adirondack rental by owner is a common avenue for those interested in an Adirondack vacation. When selecting an Adirondack rental, vacationers are given the choice of any area of the Adirondack park. But which one is right for you?
The St. Lawrence County Region boasts three college towns. As such, it features the excitement and features typical of college towns like stores, nightlife, and restaurants along with the natural wonders characteristic of the region.
The Northern region shares a border with Canada and plays host to many gorgeous lakes as well as the regions largest town, Malone. Those who take advantage of Adirondack rentals are also drawn to the ski center and the boyhood home of one of the Little House on the Prairie Characters.
For those interested in American History, the Lake Champlain Region factored heavily into the American Revolution and War of 1812. Nestling the lake’s 110 mile long shore, the region offers three ferry transports to Vermont as well as plenty of hiking and river rafting opportunities.
The Saranac Lake Chair region is home to several waterways, and ranks highly among those interested in boating, fishing, biking, and camping. The region has received distinction as one of the best vacation destinations in the state.
The Lake Placid and High Peaks Region tends to draw skiers, mountain bikers, and other enthusiasts of mountain sports because of its designation by the Olympic Regional Development Authority as a training ground.
The Tupper Lake Region hosts a natural museum and an annual fair filled with parades and plenty of exciting woodsy events like chainsaw carving and axe throwing. Plenty of lakes dot the region, drawing those interested in water sports.
At the heart of the Adirondacks lies the Central region and Blue Mountain Lake where an open air museum preserves the history of the Adirondacks. Tahawus, the abandoned ghost mining town at the feet of Mount Marcy also draws plenty of visitors from Adirondack rentals by owner annually.
The Gore Mountain and Shcroon Lake Region also draws alpine skiers in the winter with its ninety trails. In the summer and autumn it offers scenic gondola rides.
Thirty two mile Lake George is the feature of its namesake region and is surrounded by small towns packed with tourist attractions. Families interested in an Adirondack vacation are often drawn to it for its amusement parks, restaurants, natural wonders, and historical landmarks.
Well known to those with an interest in horse racing, the Saratoga region maintains the oldest Thoroughbred racing track in the country. Alongside the track are also spas and mineral springs, historical reenactments, golf courses, museums, and parks.
Sacandaga Lake, a manmade lake born of the flooding of a former resort town, forms the centerpoint of the Great Sacandage Lake region and offers boating, water sports, mountain sports, and many quaint villages, offering a getaway sure to relax.
Home to Lake Pleasant and Piseco Lake, the Speculator Region offers the amenities of a city like dining and shopping as well as downhill skiing, biking, and swimming. It is also known for its large moose population.
Lastly, the Old Forge Region hosts New York’s largest water theme park, a scenic railroad, canoeing, and other water sports.
Adirondack by owner vacation rentals can provide a wonderful way to visit any one of the Adirondack regions, and because Adirondack rentals by owner are managed by owners rather than by an organization, they are often affordable options for vacationers interested in visiting the splendor of the Adirondack region.
