With over 19 million people living in New York and more than a handful of regions that make up this state, it's easy to say that all of us have our own favorite area to visit and reside in. That being said, most of us will tell you that the Adirondacks have a special and very sweet spot in our hearts. This region of New York may be your favorite place to take summer getaways or to go hiking, but how much do you actually know about the Adirondack Park's history and past? If you're a frequent visitor to this area and you want to learn more but have no idea where to start, begin diving into it all at one of Upstate New York's largest museums!

Residing right along one of our favorite lakes in the park, it's almost time to head up north to the small town of Blue Mountain Lake.

Opening up for the 2019 season on May 24th, the Adirondack Experience is an open-air museum within the Adirondack Park.

Dedicated to preserving the region's history, the museum is made up of more than 20 different buildings on this 121-acre property in the mountains.

The perfect place to learn more about the park and the region as a whole, the museum houses hundreds of historic items that you'll get a chance to look at.

A family-favorite destination, once the museum opens up for the year you can count on there to be lots of exciting and intriguing events taking place.

Since its opening and its continuous expansion, the Adirondack Experience has attracted visitors from all over with their amazing interactive exhibits.

Wonderful for visitors of all ages, the Adirondack Experience is far from your typical museum.

Here at the museum, you can experience interactive logging, boating, and mine shaft exhibits. Talk about getting hands-on with history!

Local and longtime residents of New York will get a kick out of exhibits like their one that showcases the creation of the Northway - a road so many of us frequently travel along.

While the museum's boating area even showcases an in-house artist who you can actually watch build boats right here at the museum before your eyes.

With over 120-acres to explore, you won't just be spending your time indoors!

Here at the museum, you can enjoy easy to navigate trails and hikes, chances to get out on the water, and other outdoor adventures while you're right by the lakefront.

Featuring unbeatable views and an exciting way to enjoy history, learn more about this incredible region with a visit to the Adirondack Experience, a Museum on Blue Mountain Lake.

To find out more about the museum, click here.

Address: 9097 NY-30, Blue Mountain Lake, NY 1281

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