Wilmington
lies in the heart of the Adirondack Park Preserve, and is home to the popular Whiteface Mountain ski area. It's part of Essex County in the northeastern part of the state, and is situated between Lake Placid and Keeseville along Highway 86. Whiteface Mountain was the site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games and was three times voted "top ski resort in the eastern United States" by readers of SKI Magazine. Whiteface Mountains stats include a 3,430-foot vertical drop and 75 trails for beginners, intermediate and expert skiers. The eight passenger gondola on the Mountain is used in summertime to take visitors on a thrilling ride to the summit, where picnic tables and panoramic views of the Au Sable River and the Adirondack High Peaks awaits them. Other attractions in Wilmington are the Whiteface Mountain Veteran's Memorial Highway, which is a five-mile toll road that offers spectacular views of the mountains and a historic toll house, castle and tunnel. High Falls Gorge is another Wilmington attraction, a 700-foot waterfall located at the base of Whiteface Mountain, with self-guided tours along groomed paths and walkways. The population of the village of Wilmington is just over 1,100 residents, but due to its proximity to Whiteface Mountain and Lake Placid, it offers visitors amenities and services you would expect in a much larger city.
Surrounding areas: Whiteface Mountain, New York (4.5 mi), Jay, New York (4.7 mi), Keene, New York (9.2 mi), Lake Placid, New York (10.9 mi), Saranac Lake, New York (16.1 mi), Augur Lake, New York (16.3 mi), Loon Lake, New York (16.4 mi)
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Wilmington Vacation Rentals
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Wilmington Weather & Climate
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The Adirondack Mountains, near Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, enjoys four specific seasons with winters that are crisp, cold and snowy and warm, pleasant summers with low humidity. In spring and autumn, the days are warm and the evenings cool, perfect for viewing the wildflowers of April or the colors of fall. The average summer temperature is 75 F (24 C) and the average low is 50F (10 C); winter's average high is 27 F (-3 C) and the average low is 5 F (-15 C). The annual precipitation is 39 inches, keeping the forests green and the lakes and streams flowing. As with most mountain climates, the weather can change quickly, however, so be prepared. A sunny day can turn stormy very quickly in the higher elevations. Luckily, the Adirondacks do not experience the devastation of tornadoes, earthquakes or hurricanes as do some other areas of the country. There is no specific rainy season; rather there are both wet and dry spells in every season.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
27°F |
5°F |
2.67 in. |
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| February |
30°F |
7°F |
2.00 in. |
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| March |
40°F |
16°F |
2.77 in. |
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| April |
51°F |
28°F |
2.85 in. |
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| May |
65°F |
39°F |
3.33 in. |
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| June |
73°F |
48°F |
4.08 in. |
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| July |
77°F |
53°F |
4.02 in. |
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| August |
75°F |
51°F |
4.23 in. |
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| September |
67°F |
44°F |
4.21 in. |
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| October |
56°F |
34°F |
3.49 in. |
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| November |
43°F |
24°F |
3.41 in. |
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| December |
31°F |
11°F |
2.77 in. |
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Wilmington Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Adirondack Regional airport (SLK) located about 19 miles west of Wilmington in Saranac Lake, New York, the Plattsburgh International airport (PBG) located approximately 25 miles northeast of Wilmington in Plattsburgh, New York, the Clinton County airport (PLB) located roughly 25 miles northeast of Wilmington in Plattsburgh, New York, the Burlington International airport (BTV) located around 33 miles east of Wilmington in Burlington, Vermont, the Edward F Knapp State airport (MPV) located about 63 miles east of Wilmington in Barre - Montpelier, Vermont, the Rutland State airport (RUT) located approximately 73 miles southeast of Wilmington in Rutland, Vermont, and finally the Floyd Bennett Memorial airport (GFL) located roughly 73 miles south of Wilmington in Glens Falls, New York.
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Wilmington Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Great Escape | Lake George | NY | 66.7 mi. | | | Magic Forest Park | Lake George | NY | 66.7 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest | Old Forge | NY | 74.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Water Slide World | Lake George | NY | 66.7 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest/Water Safari | Old Forge | NY | 74.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Camroden Golf Course | Rome | NY | 7.6 mi. | | | Delta Knolls Golf Center | Rome | NY | 7.6 mi. | | | Golf Knolls | Rome | NY | 7.6 mi. | | | Rome Country Club | Rome | NY | 7.6 mi. | | | Sleepy Hollow Golf & Country Club | Rome | NY | 7.6 mi. | | | AuSable Valley Golf Course | Au Sable Forks | NY | 8.1 mi. | | | Craig Wood Golf & Country Club | Lake Placid | NY | 10.9 mi. | | | Saranac Lake Golf Club | Ray Brook | NY | 14.4 mi. | | | Saranac Inn Golf & Country Club | Saranac Lake | NY | 16.1 mi. | | | Loon Lake Golf Course | Loon Lake | NY | 16.4 mi. | | | Willsboro Golf Club | Willsboro | NY | 20.9 mi. | | | Port Kent Golf Course | Port Kent | NY | 22.5 mi. | | | Westport Country Club | Westport | NY | 23.9 mi. | | | Barracks Golf Course | Plattsburgh | NY | 27.6 mi. | | | Bluff Point Golf Club & Resort | Plattsburgh | NY | 27.6 mi. | | | Kwiniaska Golf Club | Shelburne | VT | 29.5 mi. | | | Moriah Country Club | Port Henry | NY | 29.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Whiteface | Wilmington | NY | | | | Bolton Valley Resort | Bolton | VT | 46.3 mi. | | | Mad River Glen | Waitsfield | VT | 51.0 mi. | | | Sugarbush | Warren | VT | 51.3 mi. | | | Smugglers Notch | Jeffersonville | VT | 51.8 mi. | | | Gore Mountain | North Creek | NY | 52.9 mi. | | | Stowe Mountain Resort | Stowe | VT | 56.2 mi. | | | Middlebury College | Hancock | VT | 58.0 mi. | | | Killington | Killington | VT | 71.2 mi. | | | West Mountain | Glens Falls | NY | 75.1 mi. | | | Suicide Six | Woodstock | VT | 83.4 mi. | | | Okemo Mountain Resort | Ludlow | VT | 88.3 mi. | | | Willard Mountain | Greenwich | NY | 91.1 mi. | | | Bromley | Manchester Center | VT | 91.9 mi. | | | Ascutney Mountain Resort | Brownsville | VT | 92.4 mi. | | | Snow Ridge | Turin | NY | 95.2 mi. | | | Stratton | Stratton Mountain | VT | 99.0 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 103.0 mi. | | | Shu-maker Mountain | Little Falls | NY | 106.6 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 109.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Button Bay State Park | | VT | 27.2 mi. | | | Kings Bay State Park | | VT | 27.8 mi. | | | Adirondack State Park | | NY | 29.0 mi. | | | Cumberland Bay State Park | | NY | 31.0 mi. | | | Mount Philo State Park | | VT | 31.1 mi. | | | Sand Bar State Park | | VT | 32.7 mi. | | | Grand Isle State Park | | VT | 32.9 mi. | | | Mallets Bay State Park | | VT | 33.7 mi. | | | Miner Lake State Park | | NY | 34.1 mi. | | | Knight Point State Park | | VT | 36.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Charles Dickert Memorial Wildlife Museum | Saranac Lake | NY | 16.1 mi. | (Science) | | Shelburne Museum | Shelburne | VT | 29.1 mi. | (Art) | | Penfield Homestead Museum | Crown Point | NY | 35.6 mi. | (History) | | Adirondack Museum | Blue Mountain Lake | NY | 48.3 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Utica Zoo | Utica | NY | 113.7 mi. | |
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