Christopher's Adirondack Guidebook
Hiking
Located about 5 miles away in Minerva. Moxham Mountain Trail is a 5.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Minerva, New York that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until November. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/moxham-mountain-trail
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Moxham Mountain Trailhead
1979 14th RdLocated about 5 miles away in Minerva. Moxham Mountain Trail is a 5.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Minerva, New York that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until November. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/moxham-mountain-trail
Located about 15 miles away in Minerva. The Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest contains 14.4 miles of designated foot trails, including access to the fire tower on the summit of Vanderwhacker Mountain.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/vanderwhacker-mountain
Vanderwhacker Mountain
Located about 15 miles away in Minerva. The Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest contains 14.4 miles of designated foot trails, including access to the fire tower on the summit of Vanderwhacker Mountain.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/vanderwhacker-mountain
Located in the Keene Valley area about 48 miles/50 minutes from our home, Mount Marcy is the highest of the High Peaks, and its impressive presence commands the view from many other peaks.
The following information is from https://www.lakeplacid.com/hiking/mount-marcy:
The Lowdown
The shortest route to its cone-shaped summit is from the Adirondack Loj parking area. Don't be fooled by the relatively low mileage of this hike — this is a steep, serious climb, especially during the last mile, which ascends the summit on open rock.
Parking
The shortest and most popular route leaves from the High Peaks Information Center parking lot, near Adirondack Loj. There is a parking fee to use this large lot. Leave Lake Placid on Route 73, turn right on Adirondack Loj Road, and follow it to its end. Pay the fee at the booth, even if no one is inside.
The Trail
This is the big one! Mount Marcy is the tallest mountain in New York. While not technically challenging, it offers plenty of varied terrain, making for a very long day. The summit's massive rock dome boasts some of the best views in the northeast. Be sure to tread lightly, though, as Marcy is home to endangered alpine vegetation. Only walk on designated paths and stay on open rock at all times.
Mount Marcy in Winter
Mount Marcy is a challenging mountain that should only be attempted by experienced hikers, especially in winter. Snowshoes are a must for much of the route, and snow spikes or crampons are necessary to climb the exposed upper reaches of the peak. Plan on the temperature in the higher elevations being at least 20 degrees colder than in the valley, not including the wind chill. Bring several extra non-cotton layers, a headlamp with spare batteries, extra food, a windbreaker, goggles, face mask, and supplies for spending the night in case of emergency.
https://www.lakeplacid.com/hiking/mount-marcy
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Mount Marcy
Located in the Keene Valley area about 48 miles/50 minutes from our home, Mount Marcy is the highest of the High Peaks, and its impressive presence commands the view from many other peaks.
The following information is from https://www.lakeplacid.com/hiking/mount-marcy:
The Lowdown
The shortest route to its cone-shaped summit is from the Adirondack Loj parking area. Don't be fooled by the relatively low mileage of this hike — this is a steep, serious climb, especially during the last mile, which ascends the summit on open rock.
Parking
The shortest and most popular route leaves from the High Peaks Information Center parking lot, near Adirondack Loj. There is a parking fee to use this large lot. Leave Lake Placid on Route 73, turn right on Adirondack Loj Road, and follow it to its end. Pay the fee at the booth, even if no one is inside.
The Trail
This is the big one! Mount Marcy is the tallest mountain in New York. While not technically challenging, it offers plenty of varied terrain, making for a very long day. The summit's massive rock dome boasts some of the best views in the northeast. Be sure to tread lightly, though, as Marcy is home to endangered alpine vegetation. Only walk on designated paths and stay on open rock at all times.
Mount Marcy in Winter
Mount Marcy is a challenging mountain that should only be attempted by experienced hikers, especially in winter. Snowshoes are a must for much of the route, and snow spikes or crampons are necessary to climb the exposed upper reaches of the peak. Plan on the temperature in the higher elevations being at least 20 degrees colder than in the valley, not including the wind chill. Bring several extra non-cotton layers, a headlamp with spare batteries, extra food, a windbreaker, goggles, face mask, and supplies for spending the night in case of emergency.
https://www.lakeplacid.com/hiking/mount-marcy
Snow shoeing, hiking and mountain bike trails. You can rent bikes and snowshoes if needed. Located in nearby North Creek, 7 miles/11 minutes away. https://goremountain.com/the-mountain/about-the-ski-bowl/
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Ski Bowl Village at Gore Mountain
79 Ski Bowl RdSnow shoeing, hiking and mountain bike trails. You can rent bikes and snowshoes if needed. Located in nearby North Creek, 7 miles/11 minutes away. https://goremountain.com/the-mountain/about-the-ski-bowl/
Skiing
The Historic Gore Mountain Ski Resort is located 9 miles from our home. Home to the most skiable terrain & largest lift network in the state. Skiers and riders of all skill levels can find an abundance of terrain to explore and enjoy. Visit our Nordic Center at the North Creek Ski Bowl complete with snowmaking, grooming, and lighting for twilight fun alongside the Village Chairlift. https://goremountain.com/
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Ски центар Гор Маунтин
793 Peaceful Valley RdThe Historic Gore Mountain Ski Resort is located 9 miles from our home. Home to the most skiable terrain & largest lift network in the state. Skiers and riders of all skill levels can find an abundance of terrain to explore and enjoy. Visit our Nordic Center at the North Creek Ski Bowl complete with snowmaking, grooming, and lighting for twilight fun alongside the Village Chairlift. https://goremountain.com/
A short 12-minute drive from our home, there is so much to do at Dynamite Hill! Get outside in the summer on 133 acres of marked hiking, single-track cycling, and the seasonal picnic pavilion. It's great fun for kids too!
In the winter, Dynamite Hill offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, sledding, downhill tubing, and ice skating. There's even night skiing, a tow rope, and a warming hut. Run by the Town of Chester, all of these activities are at no cost to locals and visitors too!
https://www.nelsap.org/ny/dynamite.html
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Dynamite Hill Recreation Area
Dynamite Hill RoadA short 12-minute drive from our home, there is so much to do at Dynamite Hill! Get outside in the summer on 133 acres of marked hiking, single-track cycling, and the seasonal picnic pavilion. It's great fun for kids too!
In the winter, Dynamite Hill offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, sledding, downhill tubing, and ice skating. There's even night skiing, a tow rope, and a warming hut. Run by the Town of Chester, all of these activities are at no cost to locals and visitors too!
https://www.nelsap.org/ny/dynamite.html
Great local ski rental company. They also have a white water rafting guide service. https://www.cunninghamsskibarn.com/
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Cunningham Ski Barn
1 NY-28Great local ski rental company. They also have a white water rafting guide service. https://www.cunninghamsskibarn.com/
Food Scene
Always check with the individual restaurant first before going there. Over the past few years of the health pandemic and the resulting staffing shortages, some have had to change their days and hours of availability.
Located in Pottersville, 9 miles from our home. https://cafeadirondack.com/
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Cafe Adirondack Restaurant & Wine Room
5 Olmstedville RdLocated in Pottersville, 9 miles from our home. https://cafeadirondack.com/
Casual Diner fare. Located 9 miles away in Pottersville. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g48442-d3254037-Reviews-Black_Bear-Pottersville_New_York.html
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Black Bear
7882 U.S. 9Casual Diner fare. Located 9 miles away in Pottersville. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g48442-d3254037-Reviews-Black_Bear-Pottersville_New_York.html
A quick 10-minute drive from our home, barvino is a family owned and operated wine bar and restaurant that has been serving innovative food & drink in the Adirondacks since 2008.
https://barvino.wine/food/
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barVino and barVino cellar
272 Main StA quick 10-minute drive from our home, barvino is a family owned and operated wine bar and restaurant that has been serving innovative food & drink in the Adirondacks since 2008.
https://barvino.wine/food/
Located right on Main Street in North Creek, a 10-minute drive. Since 2001, a unique cafe in downtown North Creek, in the beautiful Adirondacks. Voted "Best Bakery" by Adirondack Life's "Best of the Adirondacks" poll.
https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-Sarah-98862092190/
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Cafe Sarah
260 Main StLocated right on Main Street in North Creek, a 10-minute drive. Since 2001, a unique cafe in downtown North Creek, in the beautiful Adirondacks. Voted "Best Bakery" by Adirondack Life's "Best of the Adirondacks" poll.
https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-Sarah-98862092190/
Casual family restaurant 10 minutes away on Main Street in North Creek. As stated on their website: "Marsha's Family restaurant is a FUN restaurant ...nothing fancy, but good solid food. Be sure to try the blueberry pancakes with real Adirondack maple syrup. Yummy! And great people! Along with breakfast, you'll get the latest scoop on what's happening in the Adirondacks from Ed - Lori's dad and Marsha's husband. If it's happening in the Adirondacks (or anywhere in the Northeast, it seems!), Ed will know about it; whether it's trout fishing, skiing, whitewater rafting or where to eat dinner. I go trout fishing in the Adirondacks every year, and always make Marsha's my first stop."
Best for lunch/brunch (closes at 3:00 pm) https://www.marshasfamilyrestaurant.com/about%20marshas.htm
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Marsha's Family Restaurant
268 Main StCasual family restaurant 10 minutes away on Main Street in North Creek. As stated on their website: "Marsha's Family restaurant is a FUN restaurant ...nothing fancy, but good solid food. Be sure to try the blueberry pancakes with real Adirondack maple syrup. Yummy! And great people! Along with breakfast, you'll get the latest scoop on what's happening in the Adirondacks from Ed - Lori's dad and Marsha's husband. If it's happening in the Adirondacks (or anywhere in the Northeast, it seems!), Ed will know about it; whether it's trout fishing, skiing, whitewater rafting or where to eat dinner. I go trout fishing in the Adirondacks every year, and always make Marsha's my first stop."
Best for lunch/brunch (closes at 3:00 pm) https://www.marshasfamilyrestaurant.com/about%20marshas.htm
One of our favorites! An upscale dining experience a quick 5 minutes away from our home, on Route 29 in Olmstedville. The Owl at Twilight brings approachable fine cuisine to the Adirondack Mountains of New York. The menu, while focusing mostly on Latin American Cuisine, is recognizable and blends many flavors and regions. Enjoy dinner in the comfortable dining room next to the fireplace or outside on the lovely screened-in porch. The quaint bar is perfect too for an after dinner drink or some appetizers. https://www.theowlattwilight.com/
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The Owl at Twilight
1322 Co Rd 29One of our favorites! An upscale dining experience a quick 5 minutes away from our home, on Route 29 in Olmstedville. The Owl at Twilight brings approachable fine cuisine to the Adirondack Mountains of New York. The menu, while focusing mostly on Latin American Cuisine, is recognizable and blends many flavors and regions. Enjoy dinner in the comfortable dining room next to the fireplace or outside on the lovely screened-in porch. The quaint bar is perfect too for an after dinner drink or some appetizers. https://www.theowlattwilight.com/
A casual pub-style family restaurant. Located in nearby North Creek. http://basilandwicks.com/
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Basil and Wick's
3195 NY-28A casual pub-style family restaurant. Located in nearby North Creek. http://basilandwicks.com/
An Italian family restaurant, located 9 miles/14 minutes away in Chestertown. https://www.facebook.com/Theplaceitalianrestaurant/
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The Place
5156 NY-8An Italian family restaurant, located 9 miles/14 minutes away in Chestertown. https://www.facebook.com/Theplaceitalianrestaurant/
Good artisan-style pizza. Nice desserts and sandwiches. https://www.facebook.com/Izzys-Market-Deli-285096208226172/
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Izzy's Market & Deli
282 Main StGood artisan-style pizza. Nice desserts and sandwiches. https://www.facebook.com/Izzys-Market-Deli-285096208226172/
Good German food and beer. https://goremountainlodge.com/becks-tavern/
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becks TAVERN
881 Peaceful Valley RdGood German food and beer. https://goremountainlodge.com/becks-tavern/
Pizza and sub shop in North Creek, right near the Tops supermarket on Main Street.
https://heydays267.com/
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Hey Days 267
267 Main StreetPizza and sub shop in North Creek, right near the Tops supermarket on Main Street.
https://heydays267.com/
Delicious homemade chocolate treats! Deb & Jim Morris founded Barkeater Chocolates in 2008. Today, the Barkeater Chocolates team has grown & is making gourmet chocolates in the Heart of the Adirondacks. Handmade Chocolates with wholesome ingredients are the mission. Visit our Factory Store at 3235 State Route 28 North Creek. We’re open 11-5pm daily.
https://www.barkeaterchocolates.com/
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Barkeater Chocolates
3235 NY-28Delicious homemade chocolate treats! Deb & Jim Morris founded Barkeater Chocolates in 2008. Today, the Barkeater Chocolates team has grown & is making gourmet chocolates in the Heart of the Adirondacks. Handmade Chocolates with wholesome ingredients are the mission. Visit our Factory Store at 3235 State Route 28 North Creek. We’re open 11-5pm daily.
https://www.barkeaterchocolates.com/
About 30 minutes away--Opened in 2012 by Adam and Crystal Puterko this Pizzeria has made multiple top pizzeria lists across the state in a short period of time. Located in the Heart of Indian Lake, NY you will find a little shop with a lot of heart and great homemade food! over 20 pizza toppings to choose from.
https://puterkosfamilypizzeria.business.site/
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Puterko's Family Pizzeria
6240 NY-30About 30 minutes away--Opened in 2012 by Adam and Crystal Puterko this Pizzeria has made multiple top pizzeria lists across the state in a short period of time. Located in the Heart of Indian Lake, NY you will find a little shop with a lot of heart and great homemade food! over 20 pizza toppings to choose from.
https://puterkosfamilypizzeria.business.site/
About 20 minutes away in Schroon Lake, a family-friendly Italian restaurant and pizza shop. Order online for pickup or delivery.
https://www.decesarespizzeria.com/
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DeCesare's Pizzeria
938 U.S. 9About 20 minutes away in Schroon Lake, a family-friendly Italian restaurant and pizza shop. Order online for pickup or delivery.
https://www.decesarespizzeria.com/
Casual bar with pub food and fare located right on Main Street in nearby North Creek.
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The Barking Spider
302 Main StCasual bar with pub food and fare located right on Main Street in nearby North Creek.
Supermarket
The nearest supermarket is Tops, located 6.5 miles down the road on Main Street in North Creek. https://www.topsmarkets.com/WeeklyAd/Store/716/
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Tops Friendly Markets
273 Main StThe nearest supermarket is Tops, located 6.5 miles down the road on Main Street in North Creek. https://www.topsmarkets.com/WeeklyAd/Store/716/
Hardware Store
Braley & Noxon is a great place to stop for all of your hardware store needs. Located about 10 minutes away on Main Street in North Creek. https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/16480
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Braley & Noxon
256 Main StBraley & Noxon is a great place to stop for all of your hardware store needs. Located about 10 minutes away on Main Street in North Creek. https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/16480
Sightseeing
Located about 45 minutes away on Blue Mountain Lake, Adirondack Experience offers more than 40,000 square feet of fascinating exhibitions. There are over 30,000 objects, 70,000 photographs, 9,511 books, and 800 pages of original manuscript materials housed at the museum today.
With hands-on traditional workshops, interactive exhibits, special events like the Rustic Furniture Fair and Cabin Fever Sunday lectures, the Lake View Cafe, the museum store, and so much more, a day at Adirondack Experience promises an experience unlike any other.
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (including holidays) from late May to early-October.
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake features exhibitions about the Adirondacks in 24 modern galleries and historic buildings. You can explore topics ranging from logging to boating as well as enjoy hands-on activities.
One of America's finest outdoor museums and called "the best of its kind in the world" by the New York Times, Adirondack Experience (formerly the Adirondack Museum) is a must-visit attraction in the Adirondack Park.
https://www.theadkx.org/
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Адирондак искуство, музеј на Блу Маунтин Лејку
9097 NY-30Located about 45 minutes away on Blue Mountain Lake, Adirondack Experience offers more than 40,000 square feet of fascinating exhibitions. There are over 30,000 objects, 70,000 photographs, 9,511 books, and 800 pages of original manuscript materials housed at the museum today.
With hands-on traditional workshops, interactive exhibits, special events like the Rustic Furniture Fair and Cabin Fever Sunday lectures, the Lake View Cafe, the museum store, and so much more, a day at Adirondack Experience promises an experience unlike any other.
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (including holidays) from late May to early-October.
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake features exhibitions about the Adirondacks in 24 modern galleries and historic buildings. You can explore topics ranging from logging to boating as well as enjoy hands-on activities.
One of America's finest outdoor museums and called "the best of its kind in the world" by the New York Times, Adirondack Experience (formerly the Adirondack Museum) is a must-visit attraction in the Adirondack Park.
https://www.theadkx.org/
Revolutionary War museum and historic site. About 50 miles away and worth a visit! Fort Ticonderoga is a large 18th-century fort built by the French at a narrows near the south end of Lake Champlain in northern New York.
Explore the beautiful gardens, discover the epic history, find adventure in signature events, march with the Fifes and Drums, and learn about a historic trade.
Visit the reconstructed fort, get lost in the 6-acre historic corn maze, enjoy the Carillon Battlefield hiking trail, and take in the unforgettable view from the top of Mount Defiance with a sweeping vista of Lake Champlain and Vermont’s Green Mountains. https://www.fortticonderoga.org/
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Fort Ticonderoga
102 Fort Ti RdRevolutionary War museum and historic site. About 50 miles away and worth a visit! Fort Ticonderoga is a large 18th-century fort built by the French at a narrows near the south end of Lake Champlain in northern New York.
Explore the beautiful gardens, discover the epic history, find adventure in signature events, march with the Fifes and Drums, and learn about a historic trade.
Visit the reconstructed fort, get lost in the 6-acre historic corn maze, enjoy the Carillon Battlefield hiking trail, and take in the unforgettable view from the top of Mount Defiance with a sweeping vista of Lake Champlain and Vermont’s Green Mountains. https://www.fortticonderoga.org/
Just a 10-minute drive away, and listed on the State and National Historic Register, the North Creek Railroad Station is remember by history as the place where Theodore Roosevelt on September 14, 1901 learned of the death of President McKinley and of his own succession to the Presidency of the United States. Please note: The train no longer is in operation, but visitors are still welcome to check out this historic station.
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The Saratoga & North Creek Railway
3 Railroad PlJust a 10-minute drive away, and listed on the State and National Historic Register, the North Creek Railroad Station is remember by history as the place where Theodore Roosevelt on September 14, 1901 learned of the death of President McKinley and of his own succession to the Presidency of the United States. Please note: The train no longer is in operation, but visitors are still welcome to check out this historic station.
Just a 10-minute drive away in North Creek, Railbiking with Revolution Rail Co. is a fun excursion activity that allows riders to ride the railroad tracks under their own power and explore a section of the Adirondack railroad that never saw passenger traffic.
Less slope, best for kids, requires a bus ride: Railbikers can choose between the "North Bridge Run" or "South River Run." The North Bridge Run takes riders on a 7-mile out-and-back trip along the banks of the Hudson River briefly, through the beautiful Adirondack forest canopy, and then over the Hudson on a spectacular trestle bridge before turning for the return ride back to the launch point.
Longer ride, leaves from North Creek Rail Station: New in 2020, the South River Run takes riders south right out of the North Creek Railroad Station for an approximately 9-mile out-and-back trip. Riders on the South River Run hug the Hudson River shoreline and enjoy a number of incredible vistas of the Hudson River. Reservations are STRONGLY recommended - check their calendar for current availability. https://www.revrail.com/
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Revolution Rail Co.
3 Railroad PlJust a 10-minute drive away in North Creek, Railbiking with Revolution Rail Co. is a fun excursion activity that allows riders to ride the railroad tracks under their own power and explore a section of the Adirondack railroad that never saw passenger traffic.
Less slope, best for kids, requires a bus ride: Railbikers can choose between the "North Bridge Run" or "South River Run." The North Bridge Run takes riders on a 7-mile out-and-back trip along the banks of the Hudson River briefly, through the beautiful Adirondack forest canopy, and then over the Hudson on a spectacular trestle bridge before turning for the return ride back to the launch point.
Longer ride, leaves from North Creek Rail Station: New in 2020, the South River Run takes riders south right out of the North Creek Railroad Station for an approximately 9-mile out-and-back trip. Riders on the South River Run hug the Hudson River shoreline and enjoy a number of incredible vistas of the Hudson River. Reservations are STRONGLY recommended - check their calendar for current availability. https://www.revrail.com/
The Wild Center is science-based, and its experiences, exhibits and programs are designed to open new ways to look into our relationship with nature. The Wild Center’s indoor Living River Trail & outdoor experience are open Friday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. https://www.wildcenter.org/visit/
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Дивљи центар
45 Museum DrThe Wild Center is science-based, and its experiences, exhibits and programs are designed to open new ways to look into our relationship with nature. The Wild Center’s indoor Living River Trail & outdoor experience are open Friday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. https://www.wildcenter.org/visit/
Neighborhoods
Main Street in North Creek is just a 10-minute drive, and has shops, restaurants and dining, along with a hardware store, supermarket, and pharmacy. http://visitnorthcreek.org/
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North Creek
Main Street in North Creek is just a 10-minute drive, and has shops, restaurants and dining, along with a hardware store, supermarket, and pharmacy. http://visitnorthcreek.org/
65 miles to historic Lake Placid, home of the Olympic Games. It's a very cute, quaint little town with lots of shops and restaurants. Walk around beautiful Mirror Lake if you can! https://www.lakeplacid.com/
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Lake Placid
65 miles to historic Lake Placid, home of the Olympic Games. It's a very cute, quaint little town with lots of shops and restaurants. Walk around beautiful Mirror Lake if you can! https://www.lakeplacid.com/
30 miles to beautiful Lake George, known as "The Queen of American Lakes." It's fun to take a boat ride on the lake. Visit Fort William Henry. Many shops, stores and restaurants as well. https://www.visitlakegeorge.com/
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Lake George Bar Crawl
Canada Street30 miles to beautiful Lake George, known as "The Queen of American Lakes." It's fun to take a boat ride on the lake. Visit Fort William Henry. Many shops, stores and restaurants as well. https://www.visitlakegeorge.com/
58 miles to Historic Saratoga Springs. This beautiful, quaint town is of course known for the Saratoga Race Courses and horses, but also for its mineral springs, great restaurants and shopping. The mineral springs have made Saratoga a popular resort destination for over 200 years. It's also home to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center ("SPAC"). https://www.discoversaratoga.org/
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Saratoga Springs
58 miles to Historic Saratoga Springs. This beautiful, quaint town is of course known for the Saratoga Race Courses and horses, but also for its mineral springs, great restaurants and shopping. The mineral springs have made Saratoga a popular resort destination for over 200 years. It's also home to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center ("SPAC"). https://www.discoversaratoga.org/