Summer may be coming to an end, but there's still time to enjoy travel plans that are exciting and filled with action.

Step outside, embrace the thrills, and try something new—for yourself or with friends and family. Imagine soaring to new heights on a zipline or getting soaked as you rush through a whirlpool of white water.

Below are a few action-themed activities across New York that make for a memorable weekend away this summer.

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours (Greater Niagara)

There is so much awe when viewing Niagara Falls, and a Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour puts you in the heart of the action and churning waters.

You’ll view scenic landmarks along the way, combined with a whitewater rafting style experience launching from Lewiston.

Be prepared with a change of clothes, as guests will leave soaked from their ride, or opt for a dry experience aboard a boat protected by an enclosed glass dome.

Learn more, visit - www.whirlpooljet.com/jet-boat-tickets/lewiston

Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course

Climb high and soar through the treetops of the Adirondack Forest at the home of the nation’s first aerial adventure course.

The Bolton Landing property delivers an adrenaline rush to climbers as they conquer obstacles, zip lines and more, leveling up the intensity across a set of six aerial courses.

Learn more, visit - www.adirondackextreme.com

Six Flags Great Escape (Adirondacks)

For summer Six Flags Great Escape delivers on thrills with “The Bobcat,” a new wooden family coaster. Named the first-of-its-kind in Six Flags History, you’ll soar 55 feet into the air at speeds approaching 40 miles per hour.

The park is also home to the Steamin’ Demon, a pioneer of steel looping coasters and several other rides that will take your breath away.

Learn more, visit - www.sixflags.com/greatescape

Catamount Zip Tours (Hudson Valley)

Home to the longest zipline span in the USA, the Catamount Zip Tour can only be classified as a two-hour outdoor thrilling adventure.

With three dual-zipline spans and a chairlift ride up the mountain, you’ll be treated to magnificent views of the Berkshires and the Hudson Valley as you soar through the sky.

Whether you’re an avid speeder or looking to take things slow, the zipline’s unique braking system allows you to control your speed, reaching up to 55+ miles per hour.

Learn more, visit - www.catamountski.com/summer/catamount-zip-tour

Lake Placid Legacy Sites (Adirondacks)

Excited about the Summer Olympics in Paris? Visit Lake Placid and experience the iconic Winter Olympic Games venue where the spirit of the past imbues the actual training grounds of some of the world’s best athletes.

Here you’ll be able to take a joy ride on Mt. Van Hoevenberg’s high-speed Cliffside Coaster equipped with sudden twists and turns. Named the longest coaster in North America, you can control your own speed as you ride alongside the historic 1932 and 1980 bobsled track while learning about the history of the Lake Placid Olympics.

Mt. Van Hoevenberg also offers a unique Bobsled Experience to those in search of an adrenaline rush. Typically, a winter sport, bobsleds are retrofitted with wheels during the summer to navigate the concrete track. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as you zig-zag through the entire track reaching up to 50 miles per hour.

For additional thrills, head to the Olympic Jumping Complex and replicate the excitement of ski jumping on the Ski Flyer Zipline which follows the path of the 100 meter ski jump at speeds up to 30 miles per hour.

Learn more, visit - www.lakeplacidlegacysites.com

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