Elizabethtown, New York travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Elizabethtown is a tiny town of 1300 people in the Adirondacks region of upstate New York.

2 sights · 1 things to do · 5 places to eat · 4 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Elizabethtown

Hand House

Adirondack History Center Museum

Elizabethtown's original central school provides ample space for a large collection of artifacts from over 200 years of Essex County history and culture. The exhibits cover early farming and frontier life, wilderness exp…

Cobble Hill Golf Course

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 78°F; winter lows dip to about 7°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Montpelier)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
BTV Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, Burlington — 29 mi away. Directions
PBG Plattsburgh International Airport, Plattsburgh — 32 mi away. Directions
ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 100 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Hand House, Adirondack History Center Museum
Lunch Arsenal Restaurant
Afternoon Cobble Hill Golf Course
Dinner Bub's Pizza And Deli

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder