6 Incredible US Adventure Vacations You Won’t Want to Miss

Adirondacks, New York

Whether you love sports, history, and outdoor activities or appreciate beautiful scenery, you’ll adore this US adventure vacation. Located about 290 miles north of NYC and 250 miles northwest of Boston, the Adirondacks offer a welcome break from the area’s bustling cities.

During the colder seasons, visitors can participate in various outdoor activities, including skiing, bobsledding, snowshoeing, and dog sledding. And when summer rolls around, you can go fishing, biking, canoeing, hiking, and whitewater rafting.

But no matter what season of the year it is, you’ll have your pick of incredible scenery to explore, including Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake, thanks to over 6 million acres spread across 12 areas. So don’t forget to pack your camera!

And for those looking to catch a break from the Adirondacks’ outdoor adventures, this mountainous area also features plenty of historical treasures.

In Lake Placid, travelers can experience all things Olympics while exploring the Olympic Sports Complex, the Olympic Jumping Complex, and the Lake Placid Olympic Museum.

And if sports history isn’t your cup of tea, there’s also John Brown Farm State Historic Site, which is the former home and gravesite of abolitionist John Brown.

There are also seasonal events, boutique shops and, Adirondacks-inspired gastropubs, and fine-dining restaurants.

And once you’re ready to settle down for the evening, you’ll find many accommodation options, ranging from traditional campgrounds and charming bed-and-breakfasts to lavish cabins and upscale resorts.

Be sure you let us know which of these US adventure vacations you choose to explore first. In the meantime, we think you’ll also like: Top 7 Best US Mother-Daughter Getaways for Your Bucket List