Autumn Adventures Along Lake Champlain

Autumn adventures along Lake Champlain are so much fun we just want to drop everything, put on a fuzzy flannel jacket, and hit the road. From a corn maze at a historic, nation-building fort to fresh apple everything and the "Grand Canyon of the East," this trail offers tons of scenery, wide-open lake views, and colorful, uniquely fall activities. This fall, boldly go to the Lake Champlain Region for a sweet road trip.

A road leading to a fall scene with mountains and a lake in the background.

Day 1

Wadhams Falls - Wadhams

Wadhams Falls is a large flume falls on the Bouquet River in the center of Wadhams. This waterfall i...

Wadhams Falls is a large flume falls on the Bouquet River in the center of Wadhams. This waterfall is visible from the road, Rt 22, which makes it a perfect stop for families. Generating electrical power for years, watch as the water rushes with a backdrop of stunning fall foliage. 

Time spent: 1 Hour

Champlain Memorial Lighthouse - Crown Point

The site of the Champlain Memorial Lighthouse has a rich historic past. It was originally occupied b...

The site of the Champlain Memorial Lighthouse has a rich historic past. It was originally occupied by a windmill, built by the French in 1737. The Champlain Memorial Lighthouse rises from a small point of land just south of the Champlain Bridge. 

Time spent: 1 Hour

Gunnison Lakeshore Orchards - Crown Point

Gunnison Lakeshore Orchards offers the highest quality and variety of apples from their family-owned...

Gunnison Lakeshore Orchards offers the highest quality and variety of apples from their family-owned and operated orchard in Crown Point, NY. Gunnison's also has a bakery which offers fresh-baked pastries, bread, cookies, seven different types of fruit pies, donuts, and their famous cinnamon cider donuts, as well as other local food items. A gift shop with a variety of locally crafted products and items is also located at the orchard.

Time spent: 1-2 Hours

Day 2

Ledge Hill Brewing Co. - Ticonderoga

Plan ahead. Grab a growler or a crowler of handcrafted ales and lagers mindfully brewed for fol...

Plan ahead. Grab a growler or a crowler of handcrafted ales and lagers mindfully brewed for folks who celebrate our community's rich heritage to enjoy later as you watch the sunset on the shores of Lake Champlain. 

Time spent: 1-2 Hours

Star Trek - Original Series Set Tour - Ticonderoga

If you ever wanted to experience what it would be like to visit the set of Star Trek: The Original S...

If you ever wanted to experience what it would be like to visit the set of Star Trek: The Original Series, now is your chance. Located in Ticonderoga, the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour brings back to life Stage 9 at Desilu Studios (now Paramount), and the set of the Original Star Trek series. Visitors can step onto the soundstage and be transported directly back to 1966. Additionally, visitors can enjoy guided tours, photo opportunities and an immersive experience into the world of the classic television series. 

Time spent: 2 Hours
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Corn Maze at Fort Ticonderoga - Ticonderoga

Share time with family and friends while exploring a unique corn maze located on the shores of Lake ...

Share time with family and friends while exploring a unique corn maze located on the shores of Lake Champlain at Fort Ticonderoga. Getting lost in this life-size puzzle is part of the fun as you look for history clues among towering stalks of corn! Find clues connected to our story as you make your way through the maze! Fort Ticonderoga is a destination with many attractions the whole family can experience and enjoy.

Time spent: 2 Hours