Guidebook for Au Sable Forks
Sightseeing
An early morning vista (low humidity= clear air) will reveal the Green Mts. of Vermont and even the White Mts. of N.Hampshire on especially clear days. 4800'+ which you can drive 99.9% of if you like and take an elevator or hike the last few hundred vertical feet.
224 locals recommend
Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Memorial HighwayAn early morning vista (low humidity= clear air) will reveal the Green Mts. of Vermont and even the White Mts. of N.Hampshire on especially clear days. 4800'+ which you can drive 99.9% of if you like and take an elevator or hike the last few hundred vertical feet.
A really cool renovated covered bridge open to foot traffic only.
27 locals recommend
Jay Covered Bridge
A really cool renovated covered bridge open to foot traffic only.
Parks & Nature
A private center run by truly dedicated individuals. Look for their 2 wolves and numerous raptors.
35 locals recommend
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehab Center
977 Springfield RdA private center run by truly dedicated individuals. Look for their 2 wolves and numerous raptors.
Arts & Culture
The Wild Center
45 Museum DrA very cool museum like none other! As much outside as in!
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
9097 NY-30Entertainment & Activities
View (and even try....bobsledding!) all the Winter Olympic venues from 1980 & 1932 games.
8 locals recommend
Olympic Regional Development Authority
37 Main StView (and even try....bobsledding!) all the Winter Olympic venues from 1980 & 1932 games.
Enjoy breathtaking views of falls & up close trails along narrow gorge of Au Sable River. Rafting and zip lines in season. Definitely get wowed!
164 locals recommend
Ausable Chasm
Enjoy breathtaking views of falls & up close trails along narrow gorge of Au Sable River. Rafting and zip lines in season. Definitely get wowed!
Use the Loj as a base camp for hikes of all types....short few hours or weeklong 46'ers hikes. Bring the kids for easy short hikes around Heart Lake or a bit tougher ones still close to the Loj's facilities.
16 locals recommend
Adirondak Loj & Heart Lake Program Center
1002 Adirondack Loj RdUse the Loj as a base camp for hikes of all types....short few hours or weeklong 46'ers hikes. Bring the kids for easy short hikes around Heart Lake or a bit tougher ones still close to the Loj's facilities.
Essentials
Tops Friendly Markets
14228 NY-9Nnow TOPS Market! same location.
One of two large supermarkets---24 hours! located in Lake Placid and Plattsburgh
69 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
45 Hadjis WayOne of two large supermarkets---24 hours! located in Lake Placid and Plattsburgh
Price Chopper
1930 Saranac AveLittle Super Market
2505 5794 NY-86Pick up some staples and home made deli goodies. Gas too!
Everything Else
Award winning home made goat cheese & grass fed organic beef & goat products
15 locals recommend
Asgaard Farm & Dairy
74 Asgaard WayAward winning home made goat cheese & grass fed organic beef & goat products
Cow cheese, raw milk and more! Lots of local farm products 10 min. from Ensuite
28 locals recommend
Sugar House Creamery
18 Sugar House WayCow cheese, raw milk and more! Lots of local farm products 10 min. from Ensuite
All the best in seasonal, organic, fresh-picked veggies about 15 min. from Ensuite
Fledging Crow Vegetables
122 A Robare RdAll the best in seasonal, organic, fresh-picked veggies about 15 min. from Ensuite
Mace Chasm Farm
County Highway 71Farm grown organic pork & beef and more! 15 min. from Ensuite.
YUP!....local craft beer right here in Keeseville! 15 min. from Ensuite
32 locals recommend
Ausable Brewing Company
765 Mace Chasm RdYUP!....local craft beer right here in Keeseville! 15 min. from Ensuite
Use this local mountain, a half day trek roundtrip to get a good warmup to do tougher 46'ers on another day. Views from Jay Mt. of Vt and back to the High Peaks are awesome. Check out the hiking guidebook in the Ensuite for more info.
10 locals recommend
Jay Mountain Trailhead
134 Jay Mountain RdUse this local mountain, a half day trek roundtrip to get a good warmup to do tougher 46'ers on another day. Views from Jay Mt. of Vt and back to the High Peaks are awesome. Check out the hiking guidebook in the Ensuite for more info.