Resort Casinos Within Reach of the High Peaks
The Adirondack Park has no casino of its own — but several of New York State's full-service resort casinos sit within a half-day's drive of Lake Placid. Each pairs a hotel, restaurants and a regulated gaming floor on a single property, so a weekend away can move from the trailhead to the table without changing your reservation.
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort
Hogansburg, NY · ~1.5 hrs north
The closest resort casino to the northern Adirondacks,
on the St. Lawrence River near Massena. A hotel tower, spa, several restaurants and a full gaming
floor of slots and table games, operated by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe.
Rivers Casino & Resort — The Landing Hotel
Schenectady, NY · ~2 hrs south-east
On the Mohawk River at the Capital Region gateway to
the southern Adirondacks. The boutique Landing Hotel adjoins a waterfront gaming floor, event
centre and a row of restaurants and bars along Mohawk Harbor.
Turning Stone Resort Casino
Verona, NY · ~2.5 hrs south-west
The Oneida Indian Nation's flagship resort in the Mohawk
Valley — hotels and a tower, championship golf, a spa and a large gaming floor, regularly rated
among the finest resort casinos in the north-east.
del Lago Resort & Casino
Waterloo, NY · ~3.5 hrs south-west
A modern Finger Lakes resort for travellers pairing the
Adirondacks with wine country. A hotel and spa sit beside a bright, contemporary gaming floor,
restaurants and a live-entertainment lounge.
Everything Under One Roof
What sets a resort casino apart from an ordinary hotel is that the evening never has to leave the building. Check in, unpack once, and let the night find its own pace.
Stay
Full-service rooms and suites, spas, pools and valet parking — the comfort of a destination hotel after a day in the mountains, with the floor just an elevator ride away.
Dine
From steakhouses and chef-led fine dining to late-night casual counters and lounge bars, these resorts keep a kitchen open long after the village restaurants have closed.
Play
Regulated, monitored gaming floors with slots, blackjack, roulette and poker rooms — plus live shows and events, all steps from your room and restaurant.
Regulated Gaming, Steps From Your Room
Every property in this guide operates under New York State or tribal gaming regulation, with licensed dealers and monitored floors. Expect the full slate — reel and video slots, blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat and dedicated poker rooms — alongside sportsbooks, bars and live entertainment.
Because the casino, hotel and dining sit on one property, there is no drive home at the end of the night: cash out, take the elevator, and turn in. It is the simplest way to fold a little play into an Adirondack getaway.
Compare the Resorts
Play Responsibly · 21+
Casino gaming in New York State is restricted to adults aged 21 and over, and valid photo ID is required on entry. Gambling should be treated as entertainment, never as a way to make money. If gaming stops being fun, free and confidential help is available around the clock from the New York Problem Gambling HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369). Please play within your limits.
Resort details, drive times and gaming offerings are provided as a general travel reference and can change — confirm hours, age policy and availability with each property before you travel.