Hudson Valley to Adirondacks Loop
Head north from New York along the Hudson River to Lake George and Lake Placid, then return south via the Catskills.
A self-drive loop through the eastern half of New York State, taking you from river valley estates and art museums deep into mountains and lakes. Head north slowly along both sides of Interstate 87, and on the return leg, make a one-day drive back through the Catskills to see waterfalls before returning to the city. This route is primarily driving-focused, with hiking options ranging from short walks to long treks. It bypasses the Finger Lakes and Niagara Falls, making it perfect for repeat visitors to the US East Coast who love mountains, lakes, and autumn foliage.
The Whiteface Veterans' Memorial Highway and Lake George cruises are open from approximately May to mid-October, with peak fall foliage from late September to October.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Sleepy Hollow to Beacon
紐約（林德赫斯特莊園、沉睡谷公墓） → 哈德遜河谷（波基普西）（迪亞比肯美術館）
Pick up your car and head north along Route 9; drive about 1 hour to Sleepy Hollow, then another 50 minutes to Beacon.
Dia Beacon is closed on certain days of the week; check the official website for opening hours before departing.
住宿：比肯
第 2 天 · Walkway Over the Hudson & FDR Home
哈德遜河谷（波基普西）（哈德遜河步行橋、富蘭克林·羅斯福總統故居與圖書館、範德比爾特莊園、萊茵貝克）
Drive from Beacon to Poughkeepsie (approx. 30 minutes), then head north along the river to Hyde Park and Rhinebeck (approx. 20 minutes each).
住宿：海德公園
第 3 天 · Olana to Saratoga Springs
卡茨基爾山（奧拉納州立歷史遺址） → 薩拉托加斯普林斯（紐約州議會大廈、百老匯大街歷史街區）
Drive from Hyde Park to Olana (approx. 1 hour), then to Albany (approx. 40 minutes), and another 40 minutes to Saratoga Springs.
住宿：百老匯大街市中心
第 4 天 · Mineral Springs, Battlefield & Lake George
薩拉托加斯普林斯（薩拉托加溫泉州立公園、薩拉托加國家歷史公園） → 喬治湖（威廉亨利堡博物館）
Take short drives within the city to the mineral springs park, drive about 30 minutes to the battlefield, and then drive another 50 minutes to Lake George Village.
July to Labor Day is the horse racing season; hotel rates in Saratoga Springs are high, so book well in advance.
住宿：喬治湖村
第 5 天 · Lake Cruise & Fort Ticonderoga
喬治湖（喬治湖蒸汽遊船、提康德羅加堡） → 普萊西德湖·阿迪朗達克（鏡湖與普萊西德湖主街）
Take a 1-hour morning cruise, drive about 1.5 hours along Route 9N to the Fort, and then drive another 2 hours to Lake Placid.
住宿：普萊西德湖村
第 6 天 · Whiteface Mountain & Olympic Venues
普萊西德湖·阿迪朗達克（懷特菲斯山退伍軍人紀念公路、高瀑峽谷、奧運跳台滑雪中心、奧林匹克中心與冬奧博物館）
Drive about 30 minutes from town to the Whiteface Highway, pass High Falls Gorge on the return, and take short trips around town in the afternoon.
The summit is windy and cold, so bring a jacket; the highway charges a toll and may close during bad weather.
住宿：普萊西德湖村
第 7 天 · Heart Lake Hike & South to the Catskills
普萊西德湖·阿迪朗達克（阿迪朗達克山屋與心湖·喬山） → 卡茨基爾山（北南湖與山屋遺址）
Drive about 20 minutes to Heart Lake, hike, and then drive south along Interstate 87 for about 4 hours to Tannersville.
住宿：坦納斯維爾與亨特
第 8 天 · Kaaterskill Falls & Return to New York
Take a short hike at the trailhead, drive about 40 minutes to Woodstock, and then drive another 2.5 hours back to New York.
The parking lot along Route 23A is closed; use the trailhead on the Laurel House Road side.