Our Top Picks for Memorial Day Weekend in the Adirondacks

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May 22

Many people consider Memorial Day Weekend the official first weekend of the summer season in the Adirondacks. In addition to all the great activities to be found year-round in the ADK, there will be a bevy of special events and activities this weekend.

Our recommendations for the top events across the Adirondacks.

Every region of the Adirondacks has entertaining and exciting activities planned this weekend. Here are some of our favorites.

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Why Birders Flock to Hamilton County Each June

At dawn in the Adirondacks, the forest comes alive.

Protecting Adirondack Loons: The Science, the Threats, and the Hope

The call of a loon feels timeless—but it’s more fragile than you think.

voco Saranac Lake Waterfront Lodge on Lake Flower

A familiar Adirondack stay gets a fresh identity.

Champlain Area Trails Grand Hike Connects Communities Across the Champlain Valley

CATS Grand Hike is part hike, part community gathering—and entirely worth planning your day around.

75th Central Adirondack Art Show in Old Forge

What began as art hung on chicken wire in a front yard is now a defining Adirondack tradition.

Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid

Whiteface Lodge blends Great Camp charm with modern luxury— fireplaces, spa days, and a private beach near Lake Placid.

Adirondack Rail Trail: A 34-Mile Journey Through History, Wilderness, and Adirondack Life

The Adirondack Rail Trail is one of the most scenic ways to experience the Park.

This Weekend in the ADK: Mud, Maple, and a Few Reasons to Get Out of the House

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The Adirondacks, Elevated: Elegant Stays Worth the Journey

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Paul Smith’s Visitor Interpretive Center in the Adirondacks

A quieter side of the Adirondacks—with boardwalk trails, birdlife, and 25 miles to explore.

The Adirondacks as a Classroom

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Paws in the Peaks Brings a Tail-Wagging Fundraiser to Paul Smith’s College

Paws in the Peaks brings live music, local vendors, and adorable adoptable pets to Paul Smith’s College on April 24.

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Seagle Festival Takes Center Stage With Statewide Opera Tour of Happy End

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The Algonquin Reopens in Bolton Landing

Spring has a tell in Bolton Landing: The Algonquin is open again.

The Algonquin Restaurant in Bolton Landing

Waterfront dining on Lake George.

Why Historians from Around the World Are Heading to the Adirondacks This May

The War College of the Seven Years’ War turns the Adirondacks into a global stage for history.

Preserving Adirondack Architecture

AARCH is preserving Adirondack stories—one beam, brick, and barn at a time. Learn how you can take part.

Wylde & Young Delicatessen is a Hidden Gem in Johnsburg

A former general store is now a standout deli in Johnsburg

Nettle Meadow’s Hitching Post Tavern in Lake Luzerne

Cheese may be the headline, but Nettle Meadow’s Hitching Post Tavern in Lake Luzerne offers the full Adirondack experience.

Why Adirondack Loons Return to the Same Lake Year After Year

Loons don’t just visit Adirondack lakes—they return to the same one year after year.

Inn at Erlowest on Lake George

A stone castle on Lake George with private docks, fireplaces, and one of the most romantic settings in the Adirondacks.

Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery Near Lake George

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Rock Hill Bakehouse Glens Falls

From crusty sourdough to game-changing sandwiches, Rock Hill Bakehouse is redefining what “eat local” tastes like in Glens Falls.

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