Agritourism
Agritourism in the Adirondacks
Agritourism in the Adirondacks has grown into a major movement, blending the region's deep agricultural roots with the small farm culture prevalent across its towns. This movement connects people with local food systems through farm stores, farmers' markets, and farm-to-table experiences, all set against the backdrop of stunning mountain scenery. Local farms produce a bounty of artisan cheeses, meats, baked goods, and handcrafted products straight from the source. Find your favorite farms, markets, and produce below!
Experience a farmstay!
A farmstay is a type of agritourism that offers visitors overnight lodging directly on a working farm property, sometimes in unique accommodations like renovated cottages or yurts. By living temporarily on the farm, guests can fully immerse themselves in country life, often participating in activities like collecting eggs or meeting livestock, which deepens their connection to the agricultural process. Places like the Whiteface Region and the Lake Champlain Region offer experiences just like this!
Adirondack Farmers' Markets
Adirondack farmers' markets are vital community gathering places that provide residents and visitors access to an abundance of fresh, high-quality, locally sourced products. These markets feature a wide variety of goods, including seasonal produce, meats, artisanal cheeses, homemade baked goods, and unique crafts, directly supporting the region's farms and local economy. By concentrating the region's agricultural bounty, these markets serve as essential outlets for local producers, promote a vibrant food culture, and give visitors a literal taste of the Adirondacks.
Adirondack Cuisine Trails
Adirondack Cuisine Trails are an opportunity to take a trip centered around enjoying and sampling locally-sourced food products. Connect everything from wineries and breweries to farms and orchards. There are six themed cuisine trails, check them out and plan a trip to sample some of the region's products.
Highlighted Regions
Lake Champlain Region
The Lake Champlain Region is a premier destination for agritourism, offering visitors unique ways to engage with its strong farming heritage and seasonal harvests. You can participate in signature events like Bike the Barns, an annual cycling tour with dedicated farm stops that allow riders to meet local producers and explore the agricultural landscape. Additionally, the region hosts the annual Adirondack Harvest Festival, a celebration of local food, and features a variety of working farms, apple orchards, and farmstays, all nestled between the highest mountains in New York and Lake Champlain.
Whiteface Region
The Whiteface Region is a haven for agritourism, offering unique ways to engage with its authentic local farm culture. Visitors can book an immersive farmstay to experience rural life firsthand, shop local markets for specialty dairy products and cheeses, and taste the region's bounty at numerous restaurants that feature locally sourced foods on their menus. Additionally, the area's craftspeople highlight their work with local wool fibers, making the region a stop on the NY Fiber Trail.
