ADK Talks Podcast Episode: Your Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Travel Questions Answered
In this listener-fueled episode of ADK Talks, Jane and Steve dive deep into your Adirondack travel questions, focusing on the Tri-Lakes and High Peaks region: Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, and Tupper Lake.
Whether you're planning your first visit or returning for the views, you'll get expert tips on where to stay, eat, shop, hike, and sip like a local.
Scenic Lake Placid
From haunted hotels to hip breweries, hidden donut shops to iconic scenic drives—this episode is jam-packed with insider knowledge and real local recommendations to help you plan a trip you’ll never forget.
Hear about:
Where to stay for both rustic charm and walkable convenience
The coziest cabins and haunted hotels
The must-try local pies, diners, donuts, and beers
Secret overlooks, beginner-friendly hikes, and scenic byways
Historic gems like the John Brown Farm and Olympic sites
What to pack for mountain elevation changes
Where locals actually go for live music, trivia, and great food
If you've got a wedding in Lake Placid, a fall foliage road trip planned, or love discovering lesser-known places, this is the Adirondack episode you didn’t know you needed.
See all our recommendations for the Tri-Lakes and High Peaks region of the Adirondacks.
Paddling Tupper Lake during peak fall foliage in the Adirondacks. Photo courtesy TupperLake.com (ROOST).
🔍 Key Topics:
Lodging recommendations (Eastwind Hotel, Hotel Saranac)
Hidden gem shopping spots: Dartbrook Rustic Goods, NorthWind Fine Arts, Adirondack Store
Where to hike for breathtaking views without breaking a sweat (Mount Jo, Cobble Lookout)
Best breweries, cideries, and distilleries in the Tri-Lakes region
Don’t-miss roadside eats: Noonmark Diner, Washboard Donuts, Donnelly’s Ice Cream
Scenic views for non-hikers: Whiteface Memorial Highway, High Falls Gorge, and viewpoints off the beaten path
Charming downtown Saranac Lake.
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