Posted in New York Nature July 21, 2017 by

The Scenic Flight Over New York’s Mountains That Everyone Should Take Before They Die

If you’ve been an avid reader of Only In New York or just happen to have the memory of an elephant, then there’a a good chance that you remember us mentioning how up in the Adirondacks there are stunning seaplane rides that will show you this region in a whole new way. Roughly an hour north of the town of Long Lake where you can find charming seaplanes, the historic town of Lake Placid is where you’ll find Adirondack Scenic Flights flying out of every day. A scenic adventure that should already be on your bucket list, continue reading below to find out why you need to take this plane ride through one of New York’s most beautiful areas.

Flying out of the Lake Placid Airport on a daily basis (weather permitting), Adirondack Scenic Flights goes up in the air from 9AM to 5PM.
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No reservations required, these scenic flights are one of the most breathtaking attractions that's offered in the Lake Placid area.
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With each flight lasting roughly 20-minutes, the company features three different scenic flights for you to choose from.
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All giving you views of the Adirondacks that will leave you speechless, you can have your pick from the High Peaks flight, Olympic flight or the Lakes flight.
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Fly high with the High Peaks flight, giving you views of natural wonders like The Great Range, Haystack Mountain, Ausable Lakes, Panther Gorge, Henderson lake and many other memorable sights.
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If you're looking to fly over the area's history you can enjoy the Olympics flight, giving you an aerial view of Lake Placid and our famous Olympic attractions that still stand today.
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Last but not least, the Lakes flight will give you a fascinating view of some of our favorite waterways that you can find hiding up north.
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That's right! The Lakes flight takes you over Mirror Lake, Lake Placid, Lake Flower, Tupper Lake and quite a few other gorgeous bodies of water. Bonus! Calling all photographers! If you're looking to get a unique shot of the Adirondack Mountains from above, you'll be more than happy to hear that this company can provide customized scenic flights upon inquiry.
To find out rates and more information about these scenic flights, click here.

How to get to the airport: 27 Airport Lane Lake Placid, NY 12946

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