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John Brown Farm State Historic Site

2 John Brown Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946
518-523-3900
Ranked #12 of 19 attractions in Lake Placid
4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: This National Historic Landmark and New York State Historic Site contains the home and final resting place of the Underground Railroad conductor and... more » Owner description: This National Historic Landmark and New York State Historic Site contains the home and final resting place of the Underground Railroad conductor and insurrectionist, who moved here in an attempt to establish a community of freed slaves and abolitionists. « less
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Millbrook, New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Very easy and delightful walk. Looking up at the Olympic ski jumps can make you catch your breath!

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Adirondacks, NY
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Beautiful spot near the ski jump complex w/some exhibits abt John Brown, his burial ground & homestead.

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Clifton Park, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Nice flat hiking trail around the farm's perimeter, beautiful in the winter, large field, mountain views, ski jump views. Dog friendly.

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Lake Placid, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

The guide is really interesting and knowledge! The farm is beautifully preserved and a great hiking place for families, children and dogs. It is really genuine with no commercialization

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Moorestown, NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

This is a very important site to visit if you want to know more about our country's history. A compelling story of a man committed to making men free. Please go.

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Fairfax County, VA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

We all know the song but probably are not so familiar with the history of John Brown and the North Star Underground Railroad. An added benefit of visiting John Brown's Farm is a realization of just how hard it must have been to scratch out a living in the Adirondacks.

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Long Island,NY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2011

The docent at the John Brown Historic Site was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. House had a variety of period pieces. Cemetery was interesting. Very inexpensive to visit. $2.00 per adult. $1.00 per senior.

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Central New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2008

Visited the site while in the area last week. We had an excellent tour of the home by a very knowledgeable guide. Very interesting and informative. Well maintained grounds. I thought it was an interesting contrast being able to see the ski jumps and didn't find them to be distracting as they are some distance away.

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Middletown, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2003
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After reading so much about John Brown it was very exciting for me to visit his farm, reputed to have been his favorite place. It's a beautiful spot with a magnificent view of the Adirondack Mountains.

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Syracuse, NY
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2003
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A must for history buffs of course, but it seemed very secluded here compared with the fifty or more cars parked along the roads at the trail heads. Too bad the olympic ski jumps intrude on the scene.

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