Guide to Old Forge

Mike
Guide to Old Forge

Hiking

35 locals recommend
Bald Mountain
35 locals recommend
Great Easy Hike nearby our cabin that leads to a very nice dam. https://www.cnyhiking.com/MooseRiverLockAndDam.htm
Black River Wild Forest
Great Easy Hike nearby our cabin that leads to a very nice dam. https://www.cnyhiking.com/MooseRiverLockAndDam.htm
11 locals recommend
Black Bear Mountain
11 locals recommend
Third Lake Creek Trailhead
South Shore Road
Bubb & Sis Lake Trailhead

Bars/NightLife

Great Local Dive Bar for no frills & cheap beer
Tow Bar
3065 NY-28
Great Local Dive Bar for no frills & cheap beer
Awesome Craft Beer & Pizza Bar with lots of variety on tap
9 locals recommend
Matts Draft House
172 NY-28
9 locals recommend
Awesome Craft Beer & Pizza Bar with lots of variety on tap
Popular In the summer with outdoor seating, pizza, & drinks
39 locals recommend
Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack
3062 NY-28
39 locals recommend
Popular In the summer with outdoor seating, pizza, & drinks
The Back Door Bar
3092 NY-28

Shopping

Best & most unique ADK souvenirs you can find. They don't have the typical tourist gift shop. It's super cute & modern. And not to mention the amazing coffee!!! They have an extremely friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Love this place.
7 locals recommend
Blue Line Coffee House
3109 NY-28
7 locals recommend
Best & most unique ADK souvenirs you can find. They don't have the typical tourist gift shop. It's super cute & modern. And not to mention the amazing coffee!!! They have an extremely friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Love this place.
Great Home Store with neat Adirondack themed home goods
6 locals recommend
ADK Home (Wilderness Interiors)
3038 Main St
6 locals recommend
Great Home Store with neat Adirondack themed home goods

Activity Rentals

Great place for Canoe & Kayak rentals!
8 locals recommend
Mountainman Outdoor Supply Co
2839 NY-28
8 locals recommend
Great place for Canoe & Kayak rentals!
Kayak & Canoe rentals
Tickner's Canoes
117 Riverside Ln
Kayak & Canoe rentals
Boat & Pontoon Rentals
13 locals recommend
Rivett's Marine Recreation & Service
102 Lakeview Ave
13 locals recommend
Boat & Pontoon Rentals
Snowmobile Rentals
10 locals recommend
Rpm Snowmobile Rentals
2840 NY-28
10 locals recommend
Snowmobile Rentals
Snowmobile Rentals
ADK Snowmobile Outfitters
108 Forge St
Snowmobile Rentals

Food scene

Bar & Grill with decent food & view of the moose river
6 locals recommend
The Mill
2888 New York 28
6 locals recommend
Bar & Grill with decent food & view of the moose river
The lean to is a great place for a quick lakeside bite!
Great Pines Resort
4920 NY-28
The lean to is a great place for a quick lakeside bite!
The Hunter Pizza!
39 locals recommend
Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack
3062 NY-28
39 locals recommend
The Hunter Pizza!
Coffee & Sandwiches are BOMB
13 locals recommend
Ozzie's Coffee Bar
3019 NY-28
13 locals recommend
Coffee & Sandwiches are BOMB
Tacos!
Archie's Alley
Tacos!

City advice

Customs and culture

Avoid Leaving food outside!

We are surrounded by wooded areas filled with lots of critters and black bears, please be aware and clean up after cooking or using food outside as it will attract wildlife if left out overnight.
What to pack

Bug Spray & Sunscreen

If you plan to hike don't forget to bring your bug spray & sunscreen!