Adirondack Star Ridge
AREA ACTIVITIES & EATERIES
**some are seasonal so double check operating hours**
Water:
many folks enjoy renting a kayak or canoe try:
closest (10 min.-Wilmington) to Lake Placid (30 min) or further away (45 min.-Saranac Lake):
https://www.whitefaceregion.com/parks/wilmington-town-beach
http://mlboatrental.com/ OR http://www.adirondackoutfitters.com/ OR http://www.canoeoutfitters.com/
ampersandbay.com/boats (Saranac Lake)
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Waterfalls:
half a dozen local (30 min.) sites depending on time of year, conditions, etc
http://www.adirondack.net/waterfalls/
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Rafting:
ausablechasm.com/raft-float-tours (15 min.away.)
http://www.lakeplacidrafting.com/ an amazing experience on the Hudson River gorge about 2 hours away
Fishing Guide:
Local Fly Fishing: hungrytrout.com/hungry-trout-fly-shop/
Horseback:
http://www.runninghorsefarmusa.com/ Contact Marla or Alan just 3 miles South of the Cottage for trail rides and an indoor arena (all seasons!)
csghorsemanship.com Wilsboro (30 min.)
www.emerald-springs.com(651 State Rte. 186 Saranac Lake, NY 12983
518-891-3727--Saranac Lake 45 min)
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Biking:
https://www.placidplanet.com/articles/bike-rentals-pg191.htm
(Don't forget the possibilities of a wild ride down Whiteface Mountain after a calm tram ride up or easier trails looping in the forest below! http://www.downhillmike.com/home-page.html
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Beach:
Wilmington Town Beach-Swim-Playground (10 min. away)
https://www.whitefaceregion.com/parks/wilmington-town-beach
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Wildlife:
Wildlife Refuge/Rehab center in nearby Wilmington: http://www.adirondackwildlife.org/
The Wild Center in Tupper Lake https://www.wildcenter.org/
Wild Center, about 2 hours SW is a very cool new museum of the Adirondacks with native animals such as otters and many types of fish, great for a rainy family day--An amazing family adventure indoors & out
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Hiking:
find local hikes directly from the property within each accommodation's guidebook. Also check out these:
http://adk.org/hiking-info/ or https://www.adirondack.net/hiking/
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Rock Climbing:
http://www.rockandriver.com/guiding/
OR https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105910378/adirondacks
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Climbing Wall (inside):
https://mtvanhoevenberg.com/todo/climbing-center/
https://www.pokomac.com/crux-rock-climbing/ (West of Willsboro,30 min)
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ZIP-LINING:
https://www.expoutdoors.com/ (20 min.away)
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Ausable Chasm:
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Scenic Flights:
https://www.flyanywhere.com/adirondack-scenic-flights/
Bowling:
Plattsburgh: (35 min)
https://www.facebook.com/people/north-bowl-lanes/100057331936716/
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Cinema:
Lake Placid Palace Theatre: https://www.cinemaclock.com/theatres/palace-theatre-lake-placid
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WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN: 4867' elevation, 20 min. from Adirondack Star Ridge. There are the popular sites such as the awesome views from the top of Whiteface which you can access by a drive up MEMORIAL HIGHWAY - or take a tram from the ski area. (seasonal May-Oct.1)
https://www.whitefaceregion.com/scenic-drives/whiteface-veterans-memorial-highway
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A day trip to BURLINGTON, VT. on the ferry ( https://ferries.com/ )is about 1.5 hrs from Adirondack Star Ridge.
Bikes are available near the Burlington side, ferry dock for guests to enjoy a scenic ride along Lake Champlain
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Vt. Teddy Bear factory https://www.vermontteddybear.com/visit-vermont-teddy-bear.html
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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream factory http://www.benjerry.com/scoop-shops/factory-tours/
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A day trip to MONTREAL, Quebec Canada (1.5-2 hours from Adirondack Star Ridge) Passport required
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WINTER ACTIVITIES:
Sledding, Tubing & toboganing: https://www.lakeplacid.com/do/activities/sledding-tubing-tobogganing
(We may have some sleds & tubes you can borrow!)
Cross Country Ski: http://www.lakeplacid.com/do/outdoors/winterspring/x-countrytelemark
Ice Skating: https://www.lakeplacid.com/do/activities/ice-skating
Dog Sledding: https://www.lakeplacid.com/do/activities/dog-sled-rides?searched=dog%20sledding
Horse drawn sleds:(35 min) https://www.facebook.com/AdirondackSleighRides/
SnowMobiling: http://www.lakeplacid.com/do/outdoors/winterspring/snowmobiling
Snowshoeing: Available for rent locally and trail suggestions:
RENTALS: https://www.adirondack.net/winter/snowshoeing/#Rentals
note: Check the garage (below Cottage) for some snowshoes you are welcome to borrow during your stay.
EATERIES:
Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe in Upper Jay (10 min.) https://adirondackmtn.m.takeout7.com/restaurant-menu
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46er-Keene (15 min): https://www.fortysixer.com/
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Baxter Mountain Tavern between Keene & Elizabethtown on 9N http://www.baxtermountaintavern.com/
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Deershead Inn in Elizabethtown (30 min) http://www.thedeershead.com/
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The Hungry Trout/McDougall's Pub in Wilmington (15 min) https://hungrytrout.com/adirondack-bar-and-grill/
Up a Creek Restaurant-Wilmington (15 min): https://www.facebook.com/upacreekrestaurant/
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Our Favorites in Lake Placid: (30-35 min)
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Big Slide Brewery https://www.bigslidebrewery.com/
Rustica (https://www.cafferustica.com/)
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The Cottage (https://www.mirrorlakeinn.com/dining/cottage/)
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Lisa G's which is super pet friendly (http://www.lisags.com/)
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Lake Placid guide http://www.lakeplacidmenus.com
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That's a start! Let us know if you have suggestions for additions, deletions, etc. Comments welcome in order to assist future guests.
Mike & Mini