WELCOME TO
DRESDEN
Located within the Adirondack Park,
Dresden New York is nothing but scenic.
ABOUT DRESDEN
Natural beauty every way you look! Explore the Forever Wild Forest Preserve for bird-watching, hit the trails and enjoy the views across Lake George & Lake Champlain. Both lakes border the town, providing unbeatable scenery.
Dresden is best known for:
Dresden is best known for:
EXPLORE DRESDEN
A BRIEF HISTORY OF DRESDEN
1700s
During the late colonial period, Dresden was on “the Great War Path” connecting French and British colonies; it has remained a hub for travelers ever since. It was first settled in 1784, and early industries included lumbering and maple syrup preparation.
1800s
The completion of the
Champlain Canal increased transportation and carried folks through Dresden, known then as “one of the most beautiful towns in the Adirondacks.”
1900s
An eastward expansion of the
Adirondack Park brought Lake George and its communities, including Dresden, within park boundaries in 1931.
Today
While remote, the town remains a major tourism destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
It’s home to trailheads for a number of hiking trails, including Adirondack High Peaks, boat launches on Lake Champlain and Lake George, and native wildlife.
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