Cultural Explorer
You Are A Cultural Explorer!
You are the friend who stares an extra second at that street-side mural. You’re the foodie who loves to seek out a hidden café or cocktail lounge. An evening lineup of music and a gathering of locals and visitors alike is something that excites you. We know the things that will put you on the pulse of what it means to live like an Adirondacker. See below for things to do that will make you feel like a local through and through.
How to embrace Adirondack culture
Have you ever thrown a frying pan?
Yes, you read that right. The Frying Pan Toss is one of those quirky traditions you have to do to believe. And that’s not the only local winter event you can be part of in Hamilton County. From Winter Carnivals in Long Lake and Raquette Lake to the best Adirondacks fireworks show in Inlet, there are endless ways to sled right into snowy ADK culture. Plan on visiting the Experience Our Adirondacks region in the winter, and maybe even drive north to say hello to the locals at the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival too!
Regions You'll Love
Saranac Lake
Saranac Lake is creative. Its arts and live music scene is unmatched. From concert series like the Northern Current Music Festival, Music on the Green, and Party on the Patio to art events like the Art Walks, you can see what drives this community's culture. Catch a play at Pendragon Theater, take a gallery tour at the Artist's Guild, and at the end of the day, check out some of the local bars, pubs, and breweries.
Adirondack Hub
This basecamp for Adirondack adventure also happens to be filled with a lively arts and music culture. Home to the longest-running summer vocal training camp in the country, the Seagle Festival is the live culmination of this training and is open to the public. The Schroon Lake Arts Council hosts a summer concert series and the Folk Music Festival, and other towns have fantastic events, local dining establishments, and shops that give you a true sense of Adirondack culture.
Lake Champlain Region
There’s so much culture in this region’s farming roots. Visitors can experience it through unique events like Bike the Barns, which connects local farms with community recreation. Across the entire valley, you’ll find freshly stocked farmstands, bustling farmers’ markets, and locally focused festivals that give you a taste of what the Lake Champlain Region is all about.
