Special reenactments, educational programs, and community celebrations will honor the pivotal moments of the American Revolution. Receiving these emails keeps you in the know and makes your trip planning a whole lot easier.
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A Place in America's Story
The Adirondacks have always been part of America’s story. From the first Revolutionary War victory at Fort Ticonderoga to the birthplace of the American vacation.
A Legacy of Space, Stillness, and Connection
For generations, people have come here to breathe, explore, and reconnect. A vast protected landscape where wilderness and small communities coexist.
Experience America’s 250 in the Adirondacks
As America turns 250 in 2026, we celebrate the Adirondacks and their lasting contributions to the nation. Experience the Adirondacks through signature events, historic sites, scenic byways, and outdoor adventure, and be part of a living legacy that continues to shape how America explores.
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Celebrate 250 years of history
The Adirondacks have always been part of America’s story. From the first Revolutionary War victory at Fort Ticonderoga to becoming one of the country’s earliest vacation destinations, this is a place where people have long come to breathe, explore, and reconnect. Today, it remains one of the largest protected natural areas in the United States, where wild landscapes and small communities exist side by side. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the Adirondacks come alive with opportunities to experience history firsthand through local events, historic sites, scenic byways, and outdoor adventure, each offering a unique glimpse into America’s past and present.
7 Ways to Experience America 250 in the Adirondacks
The Adirondacks are full of ways to commemorate America’s 250th, including Revolutionary War forts, Olympic arenas, classic roadside stops, and small-town celebrations. Scenic road trips through charming villages and deep dives into the founding era offer something for every kind of explorer. Come find your own way to be part of history!
Take on the Revolutionary Quest
The Lake Champlain Revolutionary Quest is a journey back in time. Visiting historical sites in the Lake Champlain Region of the Adirondacks, you'll discover where important moments of the American Revolution happened. You'll be able to see scenic locations, battles sites, forts, and more along this self-guided trail. Join the Quest today, and earn collectibles along the way!
Explore the Adirondacks: Past, Present, and Future
The Adirondacks are the birthplace of the American vacation, where nature has surrounded visitors from the earliest days to today. Explore Adirondack adventure and history, with views of the past and present across the places you love and the places you have yet to discover. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, be inspired to plan a getaway that returns to the heart of what a vacation is meant to be. See the story come to life in the video below.
