Exploring Adirondack Lodging for the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Vacation rental demand surges 1,000% in the Path of Totality.
Vacation homes represent an option for Adirondack travelers during the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
As the days get longer and Spring rapidly approaches, many travelers are interested in visiting the Adirondack Mountains of New York State to witness the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. The skies across the region, from Boonville on the western edge of the Adirondack Park to Plattsburgh on Lake Champlain, will darken in the middle of the day as the moon temporarily blocks the sun, casting a shadow on the earth.
A Total Solar Eclipse is the kind of event that appeals to travelers seeking unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. After 2024, the next Total Solar Eclipse passing over the United States won't occur until 2044. Moreover, the Adirondack region won't be in the path of totality again until 2099.
Key Adirondack destinations along the eclipse Path of Totality.
The significant traveler interest in the 2024 Total solar Eclipse is causing a surge in demand for lodging in towns on the Path of Totality (locations that will experience 100% eclipse). Hotels, inns, and vacation rentals on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO say they are receiving a tremendous increase in inquiries and bookings.
Airbnb reports that they are experiencing a whopping 1,000% increase in searches for U.S. listings in cities and towns that fall along the Path of Totality. To accommodate the surge in demand for lodging, more than a thousand new vacation rental hosts in the U.S. are planning to welcome guests for the first time.
Tupper Lake’s Adirondack Sky Center is one of only a very few observatories in the Path of Totality. Photo credit: Adirondack Sky Center.
In the U.S., New York City residents comprise the most significant portion of travelers to key eclipse locations, making the villages of the Adirondack Park a natural destination. As a result, Adirondack towns in the path of totality are gearing up to welcome the influx of skygazers. Tupper Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Newcomb, Lake Placid, Indian Lake and other locations are planning events and festivities to commemorate the event and entertain the multitude of visitors.
Vacation rentals help fill gaps in areas with limited traditional lodging in the Adirondack Park.
As we reported late last year, many hotels in top destinations like Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, and Lake Placid are already fully booked. In addition, the center of the Path of Totality crosses through some remote areas of the Adirondack Mountains, where lodging options may be limited.
Yurts, glamping and other unique vacation stays appeal to adventurous travelers.
If you’re still looking for a place to stay, vacation rentals may be a good option, especially for families and groups of friends. Renting a home or cottage also provides outdoor and private spaces to enjoy the natural beauty of the Adirondack Park.
Many rentals also lie close to local events, restaurants, and businesses hosting eclipse festivities. According to Airbnb, adventurous travelers also seek unique stays like yurts, campers, and glamping.
If you’re still looking for a place to stay in the Adirondacks, check out our recommendations and other information about the upcoming 2024 eclipse, including eclipse maps.
The April Total Eclipse augurs a bright future for travel in the Adirondacks in 2024.
The upcoming solar eclipse has created a buzz around the Adirondack towns located in the Path of Totality, and residents are gearing up to welcome the influx of skygazers. The surge in demand for lodging options such as hotels, inns, and vacation rentals is a testament to the excitement surrounding the event. This is an excellent time for travelers to discover the beauty and magic of the Adirondacks.
Places to stay in the Adirondacks.
