The John Brown Farm farmhouse and barn in the Adirondacks

John Brown Farm

History and quiet trails

From the house

8 minutes

Best season

Late spring through fall

Time needed

1–2 hours

Cost

Free grounds (tours may vary)

The overview

A historic site surrounded by meadows and gentle walking trails.

Tour the preserved farmhouse and explore the landscape that abolitionist John Brown called home.

The grounds are especially peaceful in fall and also host groomed ski trails in winter.

The historic John Brown Farm beneath the Adirondack peaks

It’s a quieter stop than most on this list, and that’s part of the appeal. The open meadows frame some of the best views of the High Peaks from the valley floor, and it pairs easily with a morning at the ski jumps just down the road.

Inside a historic timber barn at John Brown Farm

Highlights

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The preserved farmhouse and gravesite of abolitionist John Brown

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Meadow trails with views toward the High Peaks

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Groomed cross-country ski trails in winter

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Right beside the Olympic Jumping Complex

Also nearby

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