Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway — Attraction in Town of Wilmington

The trip from the start to end is incredible. Do check if the elevator is running before you come. The car ride and the climb is incredible, beautiful, literally breathtaking 🫁, serene and worth it. Ofcourse you have an option to take elevator.

It gets windy and a little cold on the way so check weather and also bring appropriate shoes going up it’s better but coming down the same path can get slippery. It is very friendly place to be and you will bump into some very nice people from all over the world representing every culture, religion, race and part of the world.

The tickets are $20-25 but it’s good to research it before hand. The parking is well managed. At the top you can sit on the rocks take in serene views and enjoy.

P.S. you will also get to meet all sizes of dogs an pets on the trail and owing to it’s narrow nature might brush against one or two.

The views and everything is subject to weather so if you buy tickets in advance you have 50/50 chances of getting a view. But explore the ticket prices and everything in advance...

After many years, of living in the Plattsburgh area, I was hoping to see the Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway. In the afternoon, my husband and I paid entry to the park. We went to park and used the restroom. Five minutes later, it started to rain and thunder. As expected, we were turned away from the tower from official (and rightly so). But we descended down the road, then inquired for a rain check by the toll official. We asked if we could return after lunch that day, with our pass , but were denied. We warn everyone coming in , not to come up if it's cloudy (or a small chance of thunder). No one will accommodate or honor your pass after one entry. Odd, because most parks have a day pass,...

Always worth checking out on a clear sunny day! As you drive up the mountain side you are quickly given wonderful views of the surrounding area. You can see Vermont off to the east. As well as Lake Placid off to the west. Surrounded by the high peaks of the Adirondacks. The highway brings you nearly to the top of Whiteface. There is a trail that brings you up to the summit. This trail is about a quarter mile long. There is also an elevator to the top. If it is open...