Essex County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by LakePlacid.com
Ticonderoga showing signage
Photo provided by LakePlacid.com
Lake Placid featuring autumn colours, a house and forests
Fort Ticonderoga showing château or palace, heritage elements and tranquil scenes

Popular cities in Essex County

Lake Placid featuring a lake or waterhole
Lake Placid
Known for Lakes, Mountains and Skiing
Visit this scenic district of mountains and lakes before reviving the spirit of the Winter Olympics at the bobsled and ski complexes.

Reasons to visit

  • Mirror Lake
  • Olympic Center
  • Olympic Sports Complex
Whiteface Mountain featuring snow and snow skiing as well as an individual male
Wilmington
Known for Friendly people, Mountains and Lakes

Reasons to visit

  • Whiteface Mountain
  • High Falls Gorge
Ticonderoga showing a park
Ticonderoga
Known for Lakes, Historical and Waterfalls
Explore stunning Adirondacks scenery and pick up insights into early American history in this charming town nestled between two lakes.

Reasons to visit

  • Fort Ticonderoga
Keeseville which includes a river or creek
Keeseville
Known for Lakes, Marinas and Ports
Outdoor adventures in a spectacular gorge and an important role in the anti-slavery movement make this Adirondacks village a fascinating place to visit.

Reasons to visit

  • Ausable Chasm