Plan Your Visit
Your Adirondack Experience Starts Here!
Come visit us in the heart of the Adirondacks for a truly unique experience. With more than 20 buildings nestled across 120 acres overlooking Blue Mountain Lake, our open-air campus offers everyone something to do. Step into the rich history of this region as you row an authentic guideboat, break up a logjam, climb a classic ADK fire tower, or enjoy a family-friendly hike to Minnow Pond.
We encourage you to review our KNOW BEFORE YOU GO FAQs before purchasing tickets.
How Long to Stay
Our campus offers more than 20 buildings and structures spanning approximately 121 acres. Visitors can often spend a few hours at a single exhibit, while others may explore at a more rapid pace. We recommend a visit of at least 4 hours to experience the ADKX.
What to Bring
Visitors who plan on enjoying our outdoor activities are encouraged to bring water bottles, sunscreen, snacks, etc. (Please note all food and beverages should be stored or left outside when entering exhibits.)
Free Parking
There is an abundance of free parking at ADKX. A convenient electric charging station is available, first come, first served.
Oversized, RV, and trailer parking is available across the road from our main driveway.
ADKX Store
The ADKX Store and Visitor Center is open 9:30am – 5:30pm each day. Shop for unique products including local crafts, rustic creations, jewelry, books, apparel, and more!
Can’t make it to the store? Click HERE to shop our online store anytime!
Where to Eat
Enjoy a full menu of options in our Lake View Café open 10:00 am – 4:00 pm each day! Enjoy outdoor seating on our café deck overlooking beautiful Blue Mountain Lake. Serving beer, wine, lunch, and snacks!
Hours
2025 SEASON
Friday, May 23- Monday, October 13, 2025
Open Every Day | 10am – 5pm
Admission
Campus Map
2024 Season Brochure
Connect
WiFi is available in most areas throughout the main campus. Cell phone service is strongest in the central campus area and may not be available on hiking trails.
Accessibility
We make every effort to ensure our visitors have an enjoyable visit. Wheelchairs, wheeled walkers, and strollers are available on a first come, first served basis. Access services, including a sighted guide, are available upon request. Please email info@theadkx.org one week in advance to request these services. ADKX will make every effort to accommodate an individual requesting services with less than one week’s notification, but assistance cannot be guaranteed due to limited staff availability.
Service Animal Policy/Visiting with Pets
The ADKX welcomes service animals that are individually and specifically trained to perform tasks directly related to their handler’s disability.
Visitors are NOT allowed to bring pets, emotional support, or therapy animals to ADKX.
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