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For a quintessential fall experience, head straight to the Adirondacks, a protected area in northern New York that's bigger than Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier and Grand Canyon National Park combined.

Most striking from the water, this gorgeous stone and wood retreat is the only hotel located directly on the shores of Lake Placid. The entire property highlights the work of local artisans, and each of the 30 rooms and cabins are individually decorated in Adirondack style with comfy fabrics, hand-built beds and elaborate hand-laid fireplaces.

Its location allows easy access to boating, hiking and mountain biking, and every evening through mid-October, the lodge offers a free tour aboard its 35-foot mahogany Hacker-Craft or pontoon boat. If you visit October 7-8, you'll be able to watch professional ski jumping at the nearby Flaming Leaves Festival.