**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:  

http://www.ausablechasm.com/

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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