A fantastic experience from the very beginning! It all started in our hotel where we noticed a…read morestack of flyers for HK Boat Rentals. I scanned the QR Code and opened up the website. We were able to book our pontoon boat rental, pay and sign waivers from the comfort of our breakfast table. We arrived early as directed and we're immediately greeted by a very polite and professional young man. He directed us to pick out a boat. Of course, we wanted the best one, but they were all beautiful! It came down to picking the boat with armrests on the captain's chair because that was the only difference that we could see! We were given a quick rundown of the rules and off we went. We never knew that Lake Flower was connected to other lakes, we even went through a lock to Lower Saranac Lake. It was a wonderful day that I would love to repeat. Thank you HK boat rentals for a beautiful boat with professional/courteous service....We'll be back!!

If you want to learn how to ruin peoples' plans and days, then come here…read more Booked a pontoon boat first thing in the morning at 9:00 am. Asked if any booking for the day, they said we were the first, and they gave us the option to pick the time and the boat. Our renting should have been started at 12:45 pm. We arrived at 12:30, and they told us that the boat was no anymore available because another group came before us and they were boarding our selected boat. I asked for the other one then... and they told us they didn't have the keys, and we should have wait until 1:30 pm... probably more. Or take a fish boat which I didn't want. In the end, I walked away, and my wife and I got to change plans, and of course, the day was already ruined. I hope they will refund me the money. Please, stay away if you don't want to have your day ruined, or if you still want a boat, then get them to sign a piece of paper that they will not give away your booking for someone less polite than you. (I saw the group who took or boat negotiating with them from the window of my bedroom at the lake house minutes before we got downstairs, BTW.) I hope this review helps as much as possible. Planning a weekend these days is not simple, and having people that ruin it with such superficiality, it's a shame.

Excellent little museum in an appropriate location... the old train station. Great collection of…read morelocal lore covering everything from transportation to camping to the Olympics. This is a real gem. Don't miss it! There is a small admission charge, but worth supporting this noble effort to preserve the heritage of this lovely community

From the owner: The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society (the Society) is a membership organization created in…read more1948 for the purpose of documenting and preserving the history of the Village of Lake Placid and the Town of North Elba in New York State. In 1967, Francis and Louise Brewster, two patrons of the Society purchased the Train Station from the Penn Central Railroad Corporation, which had ceased both passenger and freight operations into Lake Placid. The Station was given to the Society to provide a permanent home for the organization as well as to create a museum.

The staff here were AMAZING! Extremely knowledgeable in the history of the region and the craft…read morethat each performed. We sat down for an impromptu lessons with the shoe maker and the Taylor. I'm very grateful for Fort Ticonderoga bringing history forward and sharing it. Very educational for our children, who are also working through the Tuttle twin educational series, and loving it. As homeschool parents, we are re-learning and learning some new things as well. Being able to visit these places and see how our fore fathers lived and changed the world, birthing the United States it great. The historical site is well rebuilt, the museums are neat and well organized. I loved the tours, wish I could have spent more than a day absorbing all the information.

If you are someone that loves history Fort Ticonderoga has a really impressive collection of…read moremilitary memorabilia and well preserved buildings. The entrance fee is $30 per person but includes access to all of the buildings and Mount Defiance (short drive). If you're not too into the military aspect you can just walk around and enjoy the beautiful views and immaculate grounds. The garden is stunning and they even have a small working farm with seeds and veggies for sale.

Signed up for the Burlington history tour led by Gary. I've never been to Vermont and learned a lot…read moreabout the strategic importance of Burlington and Lake Champlain over many years. Saw beautiful architecture and heard stories about the city, its origins, and some interesting inhabitants. I always try to do tours in cities I visit and this one struck just the right note between facts and stories. Gary was also very encouraging of questions and participation and was able to answer everything we asked him. Don't worry if you don't see a scheduled tour on the day you are visiting because I simply emailed them and he quickly got back with availability! Really appreciate that flexibility. Definitely recommend!

I went on the Burlington History Tour last week with my three out-of-state sisters, and it was the…read morehighlight of our annual Sisters Week (which we spend in a different place every year). Gary is a local treasure -- knowledgeable, personable, everything you want in a guide. Great tour.

One of the best parks ever. Even though there was a ridiculously long wait to get inside of the…read morepark, it was definitely worth coming here. There was honestly so much to do here. Its for all different age groups . Theres a little bit of everything to do here from the inside if the museum, interactive and the outside part. I would high recommend coming here and checking them out !

Love it. We went when the Dambo Trolls were there so that fully shapes my experience. Even…read morewithout the Trolls it would be a fun place to visit. Walk all the trails - it's fun. The ball run was even surprisingly fun. Get a ball! Even adults - just do it. It was a lot of fun taking turns and watching the ball go down. The inside was also interesting- watching the river otter swim loops. The gift shop is large and full of great items with a huge variety. Books and clothes and gifts. And of course the Trolls were the best part: absolutely stunning and magical

If you looking for a way to see Burlington from a different angle, this is it! Our friends loaded…read moreup a spectacular wine and app basket and we had a very relaxing and informative spin around the lakefront. They provide all the dishware and glassware you'll need too. The boat was very comfortable and perfect for our purposes.

Captain Mathias was wonderful! This was the highlight of our trip to Vermont. The boat tour was…read morecomfortable, beautiful, and interesting.

It's hard to choose one star (one word: LAME) or two stars (two words: TOURIST TRAP). For $24 you…read moreget to sit on a rock-hard seat with no leg room for two hours, while a stifling bus with no suspension lurches and bounces around Burlington. Take that selfie beside the vehicle. It's tricked put to look like a trolley - sort of. Don't try to take pictures out the windows, though: they're grimy. While you endure the ride, you'll get to listen to "Wilbur," the recorded voice of an actor bravely attempting to sound like Vermont. Wilbur takes his cues from GPS, but the timing is off - it's hard to match what you see with what Wilbur is yawling about. The narrative has no central strand to it: just a bunch of names of people who built or lived in this house or that, with very little sense of how the town began or became what it is. Next time you go to Burlington, check out some of the really cool other places to go and things to do.

We have avoided coming to this place for well over a decade for two reasons: we figured anything…read morelabeled an "experience" was some kind of scam, and the hideous parking structure visible from the road made it look like a recycled failed 1960's tourist attraction. Pity us for our ignorance. The museum is a really outstanding recap of much of the social and natural history of the region, conveyed through a variety of interesting and well-thought-out exhibits. It includes a really cool hike up to a high pond (where you can punt around on provided boats), fabulous views of Blue Mountain Lake from a decent café with great outdoor seating, and a mixture of things to do both indoors and out. It comes off less as an Adirondacks version of Colonial Williamsburg, although there's a touch of that vibe, and more like one of those National Park interpretive centers. There's lots of exhibits and highlights to mention, but the two really unique things to us were the live boat building "exhibition", where you see a true craftsman working on building Adirondack Guide boats (and can talk with him), and the art museum within the museum, which is worth a visit all by itself. The latter isn't just a stodgy collection of old ADK landscapes, there's a whole set of modern acquisitions and some brave programming around them, but also some nice basic exhibits for smaller children (the bits on perspective and lighting, for example, are cool -- we're just sorry we didn't have small kids along with us for the ride). We also enjoyed the large store, which can be accessed without paying admission, and the curated selection of books among all the other gifty stuff. There's a nice toy and kids section if you are looking for rainy day amusements. So, after ignoring this place on the way to hikes and campouts and paddles for years, I'm surprised and delighted to say we'll be back.

This Blue Mountain Lake gem is a wonder to explore rain it shine stuffed to the gills with…read morefascinating educational opportunities & some incredible exhibits that make each visit memorable. HUGE PLUS: The caffe is EXCELLENT with an incrediblely STUNNING view of the lake.