We went a very breezy cold April day. Beautiful view of Marcy, Colden, Wright and Algonquin, Gothics and Saddleback. Trails to walk and a great field to let the dogs run.

Very popular site to take pictures. The grounds are nice and we did a photo shoot here. Lots of other people also using the property for pictures. Worth a visit if in the area.

Wonderful historic site. Good docents and displays. Add the many miles of trails and you have a day trip!

I have been to the John Brown site a number of times, most recently after reading local author Russell Banks' novel "Cloudsplitter," which tells the story of his life and times, especially the time spent in the Adirondacks and on this property. It is a well-maintained, albeit small, historic site; free to wander the lovely grounds, a small charge to... More

It's a nice quiet place to stop just outsside of Lake Placid. There are also great views of the area.

We were treated to an amazing discourse fully revealing the fobiles and passions of John Brown and his family. His dedication to the abolishment of slavery was extreme and his family suffered. An amazing well told story.

This turned out to be one of our favorite things in the Adirondacks. The tour guide was very friendly and informative. You could tell she really enjoyed her job. There are some nice trails to walk/hike but no map so she took the time to explain where to go. They really need a trail map for visitors. The trail was... More

This was not a big trip but a great little gem of a historic site commemorating John Brown's birthplace. There are a few buildings (not for entering) and family graveyard with many informative plaques. This is a free site just a few minutes from the big slide in Lake Placid and takes no more than 30 minutes to walk through... More

It's good to be reminded of the individuals who made a difference. This was an interesting site, very close to the Olympic Ski Jump training center, so worth a little side trip. It doesn't take long!