Profile for Adirondacks, New York, NY

Region of northern New York, dominated by the massive Adirondack park. Bounded by Lake Champlain on the east, the Saint Lawrence River on the north and the Mohawk Valley on the south

Lumbering and mining were once staples of the economy, which now relies heavily on tourism. The area includes some of the poorest sections of the state

The Adirondack Forest Preserve was created in 1885, as a response to massive cutting by the lumber barons. The Adirondack Park was established seven years later

Historic sites and museums: Adirondack Museum

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Historic districts in Adirondacks include Berkeley Square Historic District, Essex Village Historic District ... View historic districts

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Libraries in Adirondacks include Belden Noble Memorial Library of Essex, Keene Valley Public Library, Lake Placid Public Library, Old Forge Library, Raquette Lake Free Library, Saranac Lake Free Library, Schroon Lake Public Library, Tupper Lake Public Library, Westport Library ... View libraries

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Hotels in Adirondacks include Best Western Golden Arrow Hotel, Best Western Mountain Lake Inn, Comfort Inn Lake Placid, Holiday Inn Lake Placid, Hotel Saranac, Lake Placid Club Lodge, Mirror Lake Inn, Ramada Inn.

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