Guidebook for Chestertown
Everything Else
Gore Mountain Ski Resort
793 Peaceful Valley RdGondola rides, mountain biking, hiking
Green Mansions Golf Course
207 Darrowsville RdGolf course/driving range close to our place.
See the site of the 1980 Olympics. Ride to the top of the ski jump.
85 locals recommend
Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex
5486 Cascade RdSee the site of the 1980 Olympics. Ride to the top of the ski jump.
Best white water rafting in the area. Guides are good, friendly people. Very professional.
28 locals recommend
Wild Waters Outdoor Center
1123 NY-28Best white water rafting in the area. Guides are good, friendly people. Very professional.
Nice hike with beauty view at summit. Saw hawks circling right above us on the summit last time. Was pretty cool.
29 locals recommend
Sleeping Beauty Mountain Trailhead
Sleeping Beauty Mountain TrailNice hike with beauty view at summit. Saw hawks circling right above us on the summit last time. Was pretty cool.
Bike(best) or hike thru the remains of one of the historic great camps of the Adirondacks. Tour what remains of the buildings & house. Walk down to the boat house and take out a kayak or canoe-free.
Santanoni Road
Santanoni RoadBike(best) or hike thru the remains of one of the historic great camps of the Adirondacks. Tour what remains of the buildings & house. Walk down to the boat house and take out a kayak or canoe-free.
Warren County Bikeway
Warren County BikewayRuns from base of Lake George almost to Vermont
Cronin's Golf Resort
Golf Course RoadGolfing
Great outdoor venue. I've seen The Police, Journey, Heart here to name a few. Summer home to the NYC ballet.
336 locals recommend
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
108 Avenue of the PinesGreat outdoor venue. I've seen The Police, Journey, Heart here to name a few. Summer home to the NYC ballet.
Obstacle course and hipline. Reservations a must.
113 locals recommend
Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course
35 Westwood Forest LaneObstacle course and hipline. Reservations a must.
Entertainment & Activities
Tubby Tubes Co
1289 Lake AveLazy river tubing, fun for everyone
Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Water park
89 Six Flags DriveIndoor water park
The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom
1172 U.S. 9Amusement and outdoor water park
Fireworks on Thursday evenings.
Site of bounce houses, band concerts and craft shows. On the main drag that runs thru Lake George.
19 locals recommend
Shepard Park
Canada StreetFireworks on Thursday evenings.
Site of bounce houses, band concerts and craft shows. On the main drag that runs thru Lake George.
Up Yonda Farm
5239 Lake Shore DrCrafts, butterflies
Fun World Arcade
127 Canada StLake George Dinner Theatre
2223 Canada StBowling, arcade, food and drinks.
The Fun Spot
1035 U.S. 9Mini golf, laser tag and go carts
Ruggiero's Horseback Riding At The Painted Pony Ranch
749 Howe RdLocal rodeo, fun for kids
Essentials
Oscar's Smokehouse
22 Raymond LnAwesome smoked foods. A favorite of Rachael Ray's.
Locals who are in the know shop here for their custom cut meats. Old time butchers Full deli.
Sunoco Gas Station
Locals who are in the know shop here for their custom cut meats. Old time butchers Full deli.
Price Chopper Pharmacy
3761 Main StBest supermarket in area
Food Scene
The Grist Mill Restaurant
100 River StUpscale dining in a historic mill
Lizzie Keays Restaurant
89 River StGood food
Nice view of lake, watch boats come in. Good food. Nice casual attire.
35 locals recommend
Algonquin Restaurant
4770 Lake Shore DrNice view of lake, watch boats come in. Good food. Nice casual attire.
Great view of the lake. Live music, good food and casual. Under new management, not sure if this will hold true for this summer.
38 locals recommend
Blue Water Manor
4436 Lake Shore DrGreat view of the lake. Live music, good food and casual. Under new management, not sure if this will hold true for this summer.
The Sagamore
110 Sagamore RdUpscale on the lake.
Fine dining/ Wine Spectator List-reservations. Bars most casual with more of a pub menu.
24 locals recommend
Friends Lake Inn
963 Friends Lake RdFine dining/ Wine Spectator List-reservations. Bars most casual with more of a pub menu.
Sightseeing
Tour Lake George aboard the Minni ha ha or the Lac du Sacrament steamships. Learn the history of the lake & area while enjoying the view. Firework & food cruises as well.
96 locals recommend
Lake George Steamboat Co Gift Shop
58 Beach RdTour Lake George aboard the Minni ha ha or the Lac du Sacrament steamships. Learn the history of the lake & area while enjoying the view. Firework & food cruises as well.
Fort William Henry Museum and Restoration
48 Canada StHistoric fort
Fort Ticonderoga
102 Fort Ti RdHistoric fort
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
9097 NY-30Interesting, historical
The Wild Center
45 Museum DrLearn about the Adirondacks eco system and see the otters!
Drinks & Nightlife
Panther Mountain Inn
6359 U.S. 9Good pizza and wings. Shuffleboard table!
Shopping
Aviation Mall
578 Aviation RdMovie theater, shopping