Major city · United States
MaloneMalone, New York
Give Malone one night if you are driving US-11 or visiting the Wilder homestead; two nights only if you ski Titus or golf. No bus, so come by car.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for the homestead, golf and the fair; Jan–Mar for skiing
- avoid Nov–Apr for sightseeing (homestead closed, ice and snow); mud season in April
- Airports
- PBG · YUL · SYR
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Malone is a small Franklin County town on US-11, just outside the Adirondack Park blue line, about an hour west of Interstate 87 and roughly 40 miles from Plattsburgh and Massena. It is a car stop, not a base: a Victorian main street, the Almanzo Wilder farm from Farmer Boy, a 36-hole golf course and a small ski hill. Most travellers pass through on the way to Lake Placid, Montreal or the St. Lawrence Valley.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Malone, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA quiet small town; the real risks are winter driving, deer on US-11 at dusk and long distances to a hospital.
- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control (US)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPBG Plattsburgh International (About 40 miles east; small airport with limited routes).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealDiner lunch or dinner plate$12–22
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$8–14
- BeerDraught beer in a bar$5–8
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Museum or sight ticketAlmanzo Wilder Homestead entry$7.50
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$120
- Mid-range bedRoadside motel double room, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedRoadside motel double room, a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$220
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PBG Plattsburgh International (About 40 miles east; small airport with limited routes) · YUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 70 miles north across the border; the biggest airport for this area) · SYR Syracuse Hancock International (About 150 miles southwest)
Weather and climate
Malone: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C27°F
−13°C9°F
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Feb
−1°C30°F
−12°C10°F
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Mar
4°C39°F
−7°C19°F
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Apr
12°C54°F
1°C34°F
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May
19°C66°F
7°C45°F
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Jun
24°C75°F
12°C54°F
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Jul
27°C81°F
15°C59°F
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Aug
26°C79°F
14°C57°F
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Sep
21°C70°F
9°C48°F
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Oct
14°C57°F
3°C37°F
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Nov
7°C45°F
−2°C28°F
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Dec
0°C32°F
−9°C16°F
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High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. There is no intercity bus to Malone; the nearest service is in Plattsburgh or Massena, each about 40 miles away. In town, two local taxi firms run (Taxi 2000, Taxi R US). US-11 is the main street; NY-30 runs north toward the Canadian border and south into the Adirondacks.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 50 min
Drive US-11 east, about 40 miles
Lake Champlain waterfront and the ferry to Vermont; the nearest real town.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
NY-30 south then NY-86, about 50 miles
Mountain village, Olympic sites and trailheads; a full day or a base of its own.
Massena
cautionDoor to door: About 50 min
US-11 north then NY-37, about 40 miles
St. Lawrence River and the Eisenhower locks; little else unless you are passing through.
Potsdam
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
US-11 south, about 45 miles
College town with a few restaurants; combine with a St. Lawrence run.
Montréal
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min plus border time
US-11 north to the border, then Quebec autoroutes, about 70 miles
Passport needed; not a day trip.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Main Street and village centre
Walk to diners and shops; the Econo Lodge and Four Seasons Motel are here.
US-11 strip (north and south)
Roadside motels with parking at the door; you need a car for everything.
Milwaukee Street
Victorian houses; Kilburn Manor is the one guesthouse here.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–170 excl. bed
- High
- $170+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Roadside motel double room1 × 1 night × US$110 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Car fuel, per day of local driving1 × US$15 | US$15 |
| Almanzo Wilder Homestead entry2 × US$8 | US$15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$41 |
| Trip total≈ US$226 per person per day, bed included | US$451 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at the till. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Diner breakfast | $8–14 |
| Diner lunch or dinner plate | $12–22 |
| Draught beer in a bar | $5–8 |
| Golf, 18 holes at Malone Golf Club | $42–52 plus $10–18 cart |
| Almanzo Wilder Homestead entry | $7.50 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No intercity bus: without a car you are stuck, and taxis are limited.
- Winter driving: US-11 and NY-30 ice up and snow squalls cut visibility; check road conditions before you set out.
- The Wilder homestead and the House of History keep short, seasonal hours — call or check before driving out.
- Cross-border trips need a passport or equivalent; the Canada border is about 30 miles north.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison Control (US)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control (US)1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates in Malone; nearest are in Montréal (most countries) or New York City. US travellers: your own country's services are not needed, but keep ID.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi in town: $8–15 for a short hop
- Fuel, Malone to Plattsburgh and back: about $10–15
- Motel double, one night: $70–180 plus tax
Say or show
- Where is the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest gas station?
- A table for two, please — A table for two, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- How far is the border? — How far is the border?
- Is there a taxi in town? — Is there a taxi in town?
- Thank you — Thank you
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Malone. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for the homestead, golf and the fair; Jan–Mar for skiing · avoid Nov–Apr for sightseeing (homestead closed, ice and snow); mud season in April · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for PBG, YUL and SYR: last connections, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster on Main Street with rescue anchors (diner, motel, pharmacy) and closing times.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Almanzo Wilder Homestead, House of History, Titus Mountain, Malone Golf Club) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter and border fixtures so gates A–D can go green.