About the Area
Elizabethtown, New York is a quaint, historic town in Essex County surrounded by the beautiful Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The area offers small town charm, recreational activities, and easy access to many area attractions.
Whether you are looking for adventure, escape, or spectacular scenery, you will find it in the Adirondacks. New York State’s highest peaks have long been a draw for athletes, nature lovers and artists. Nearby Lake Champlain and the rolling Adirondack foothills offer scenic vistas and family-owned farms, in addition to sailing and paddling. To the west is Lake Placid, host of the 1980 Olympic Games and, more recently, the 2023 FISU World University Games. This focal point of upstate New York boasts amazing restaurants, premier shopping, and relaxing spas.
Elizabethtown is nestled between the Adirondack High Peaks and Lake Champlain. It is a family-friendly community with easy access to outdoor activities and nearby attractions. Hiking, cycling, and mountain biking; downhill, cross-country and backcountry skiing; rock and ice climbing; paddling, sailing and more are just minutes from your door.
With exciting relocation and signing incentives and assistance, moving to upstate New York has never been an easier decision.