Adirondack Region (Jay, Keene Valley, Wilmington, Saranac & Lake Placid)
Sightseeing
You can pay a toll to drive to the top. Or you can park at the trailhead and hike up.
224 locals recommend
Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Memorial HighwayYou can pay a toll to drive to the top. Or you can park at the trailhead and hike up.
Ausable Chasm
Best swimming hole right under the bridge! Bring your swimsuits, a towel and sunscreen and hang out on the rocks all day!
27 locals recommend
Jay Covered Bridge
Best swimming hole right under the bridge! Bring your swimsuits, a towel and sunscreen and hang out on the rocks all day!
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehab Center
977 Springfield RdLake Placid Olympic Training Center
Food scene
the breakfast club, etc
2431 Main StHuge servings, view of mirror lake, great breakfast
Noon Mark Diner
1770 NY-73 ScenicGreat post hike lunch or pre-home breakfast
Super cute, newly renovated cafe very close to the house, offering a full breakfast and lunch menu with beautiful outdoor seating
48 locals recommend
Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe
8 Artos WaySuper cute, newly renovated cafe very close to the house, offering a full breakfast and lunch menu with beautiful outdoor seating
Hometown Deli & Bakery
2486 NY-9NThe Fancy Cake Box
4 Silver Lake RdIf you want a very rustic, very local bar, it doesn’t get more rustic bar than this! Zero fancy, all cabin.
20 Main Tavern
2522 NY-9NIf you want a very rustic, very local bar, it doesn’t get more rustic bar than this! Zero fancy, all cabin.
Mad River Pizza
14224 Main StLocal pizza bar. More bar than pizza.
The Hungry Trout Resort
5239 NY-86 ScenicOutstanding local fish entrees
Pourman's Taphouse
8 Whiteface Memorial HwyRiver Goose Cafe
3 French Village RdBig Slide Brewery & Public House
5686 Cascade RdRedneck Bistro
2302 Saranac AveLiquids and Solids at the Handlebar
6115 Sentinel RdDack Shack
2099 Saranac AveAdirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe
8 Artos WayGreat breakfast or lunch - they close at 3pm
ALDI
587 Lake Flower Avegroceries
The Pickled Pig
2639 Main StGreat outdoor fire pit area and smoked meats!
Sugar House Creamery
18 Sugar House WayGreat local farm/grocer
Outdoor Activities
Mount Marcy
Legit, all day hike
Ausable River
Cascade Lake
Mirror Lake
77 Mirror Lake DrKeene Valley
Hungry Trout Fly Shop
5239 NY-86All your river needs met here!
The Flume Trail System
Fern Lake
399 Fern Lake RdPorter Mountain
This is my favorite hike with kids for a fantastic view without the intensity of a high peak. Beware that parking for this hike is at the Adirondack Loj and it gets full early on weekends! Try to get there by 6am. It’s very popular.
16 locals recommend
Mount Jo
This is my favorite hike with kids for a fantastic view without the intensity of a high peak. Beware that parking for this hike is at the Adirondack Loj and it gets full early on weekends! Try to get there by 6am. It’s very popular.
Well maintained groomed x-country trails if you want to try something off the private grounds by the house.
18 locals recommend
Cascade X-C Ski Center
4833 Cascade RdWell maintained groomed x-country trails if you want to try something off the private grounds by the house.
Be prepared for a long 10 mile day but the views are absolutely breathtaking! This is my absolute favorite hike. In the summer, you can swim in the lake.
8 locals recommend
Indian Head Trailhead
24 Ausable RdBe prepared for a long 10 mile day but the views are absolutely breathtaking! This is my absolute favorite hike. In the summer, you can swim in the lake.
Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center
220 Bobsled Run LnMt. Van Hoevenberg
31 Bobsled Run LnMount Van Hoevenberg
Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex
5486 Cascade RdLocated just minutes from the GuideHouse, this is a shorter (4 miles round trip) but very rewarding hike
Roostercomb Trailhead
1730 NY-73Located just minutes from the GuideHouse, this is a shorter (4 miles round trip) but very rewarding hike
Mount Colden
The little bridges along the rocks make this a very fun (but long) hike. Start at the Adirondack Loj and take the Avalanche lake trail.
Avalanche Lake
The little bridges along the rocks make this a very fun (but long) hike. Start at the Adirondack Loj and take the Avalanche lake trail.
Olympic Speed Skating Oval
2634 Main StChapel Pond Trailhead
New York 73 ScenicGreat place to swim
Lake Colby
great free beach
Lake Clear
beaches!
Essentials
Local supermarket for your essential needs (milk, bread, cereal, beef, etc)
18 locals recommend
Tops Friendly Markets
14228 NY-9NLocal supermarket for your essential needs (milk, bread, cereal, beef, etc)
Community Bank, N.A.
14230 NY-9NLocal bank and ATM
Jay Volunteer Fire Department
New York 9N ScenicAdirondack Medical Center
203 Old Military RdValley Grocery Store
1815 NY-73 ScenicMcDonough's Valley Hardware
1901 N Main StHannaford Supermarket
45 Hadjis WayPrice Chopper
1930 Saranac AveMini Euromart
2049 Saranac AveDartbrook Rustic Goods
10923 NY-9NHannaford Supermarket
45 Hadjis WayMarshalls
45 Hadjis Way