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 further away (45 min.-Saranac Lake): https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g48899-d3386402-Reviews-Wilmington_Town_Beach-Wilmington_New_York.html
http://hpmountainguides.com/rentals (Lake Placid)
http://mlboatrental.com/ OR http://www.adirondackoutfitters.com/ OR http://www.canoeoutfitters.com/
http://www.ampersandbay.com/boat-rentals (Saranac Lake)
Waterfalls:
half a dozen local (30 min.) sites depending on time of year, conditions, etc
http://www.adirondack.net/waterfalls/
Rafting:
http://ausablechasm.com/Things-to-Do/rafting-trips (15 min.)
http://www.lakeplacidrafting.com/ an amazing experience on the Hudson River gorge about 2 hours away
Fishing Guide:
Local Fly Fishing: http://hungrytrout.com/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!)
http://lakeplacidhorse.com/index.html (Lake Clear-45-60min)
www.emerald-springs.com(651 State Rte. 186 Saranac Lake, NY 12983
518-891-3727--Saranac Lake 45 min)
Biking:
http://placidplanet.com/services/ (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
Beach:
Wilmington Town Beach-Swim-Playground (10 min. away)
Wildlife:
Wildlife Refuge/Rehab center in nearby Wilmington: http://www.adirondackwildlife.org/
The Wild Center in Tupper Lake (1.5 hrs) An amazing family adventure indoors & out https://www.wildcenter.org/
Wild Center: about 2 hours SW is the a very cool new museum of the Adirondacks with native animals such as otters and many types of fish (http://www.wildcenter.org/) great for a rainy family day.
Treetop Bridges/Walks:
http://ski.curbed.com/2016/4/26/11506916/these-treetop-bridges-are-the-high-line-of-the-adirondacks
Hiking:
find local guides with maps in all the Star Ridge accommodations and check out these sites:
https://www.adk.org/play/hiking-information/ OR http://www.adirondacks.com/hiking.html
Rock Climbing:
http://www.rockandriver.com/guiding/ OR http://www.alpineadven.com
OR http://www.rockclimbing.com/routes/North_America/United_States/New_York/Adirondack_park/
Climbing Wall (inside):
http://www.climbthecrux.com/#! (West of Willsboro,30 min) or https://highpeakscyclery.com/articles/climbing-gym-pg55.htm (Lake Placid, 30 min)
Ausable Chasm:
Scenic Flights:
http://www.flyanywhere.com/adirondack_scenic_flights/
Bowling:
Lake Placid: http://bowlwinkles.net/ Plattsburgh:
http://www.northbowllanesny.com/plattsburgh-ny-open-lanes.htm
Cinema:
Lake Placid Palace Theatre (http://www.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/palace-theater-lake-placid.html) or: https://www.moviefone.com/showtimes/au-sable-forks-ny/12912/theaters/
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)
A day trip to BURLINGTON, VT. on the ferry is about 1.5 hrs from Adirondack Star Ridge.
Bikes are available near the ferry dock for guests to enjoy a scenic ride along Lake Chanplain
Vt. Teddy Bear factory http://www.vermontteddybear.com/Static/Tour-Essentials.aspx
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream factory http://www.benjerry.com/scoop-shops/factory-tours/
A day trip to MONTREAL, Quebec Canada (1.5-2 hours from Adirondack Star Ridge) Passport required
WINTER ACTIVITIES:
Sledding, Tubing & toboganing: http://www.lakeplacid.com/do/family-fun/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: http://www.lakeplacid.com/do/family-fun/ice-skating
Dog Sledding: http://www.lakeplacid.com/do/family-fun/dog-sled-rides
Horse drawn sleds: http://www.nysleighrides.com/
SnowMobiling: Farmhouse snowmobiling (about 45 min.-1 hour West) http://www.snowmobilinglakeplacid.com/home.html or
http://www.lakeplacid.com/do/outdoors/winterspring/snowmobiling
Snowshoeing: Available for rent locally
RENTALS: http://hpmountainguides.com/rentals
EATERIES:
Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe in Upper Jay (10 min.) https://adkmountaincoffee.com/cafe-menu
Adirondack Cafe in Keene http://www.theadkcafe.com/
Baxter Mountain Tavern between Keene & Elizabethtown on 9N http://www.baxtermountaintavern.com/
Deershead Inn in Elizabethtown http://www.thedeershead.com/
The Hungry Trout/McDougall's Pub in Wilmington http://hungrytrout.com/dining/hungry-trout-restaurant/
The Wilderness Inn in Wilmington http://wildernessinnadk.com/WildernessRestaurant.html
Our Favourites in Lake Placid:
Rustica (https://www.cafferustica.com/)
The Cottage (https://www.mirrorlakeinn.com/dining/cottage/)
Lisa G's which is super pet friendly (http://www.lisags.com/)
Lake Placid guide http://www.lakeplacidmenus.com
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