Our Guidebook- The Adirondacks!
Neighborhoods
About 25 minutes away from Jay, you can easily spend a day or 2 days just walking around and hanging out in town. Located on Mirror Lake, great ski Town feel with a historic olympic legacy, shopping and dining.
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Lake Placid
About 25 minutes away from Jay, you can easily spend a day or 2 days just walking around and hanging out in town. Located on Mirror Lake, great ski Town feel with a historic olympic legacy, shopping and dining.
Great place to visit for commercial shopping, a lively downtown, and the beautiful lake champlain. You can also take a ferry to Vermont from here for a day trip to burlington.
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Plattsburgh
Great place to visit for commercial shopping, a lively downtown, and the beautiful lake champlain. You can also take a ferry to Vermont from here for a day trip to burlington.
Saranac Lake
Your "All American City" located 10 minutes from Lake placid.
Wilmington
Home of Whiteface Mountain.
Keene Valley
Home to a number of the high peaks and other beautiful hikes.
Home to the historic covered bridge, Jay is a beautiful town made up of 3 hamlets (Jay, Upper Jay, and Au Sable Forks). The Au Sable River runs through it and is complete with artists, dairy farmers, and healers.
Jay
Home to the historic covered bridge, Jay is a beautiful town made up of 3 hamlets (Jay, Upper Jay, and Au Sable Forks). The Au Sable River runs through it and is complete with artists, dairy farmers, and healers.
Home to Port Kent and Port Douglas, Keeseville has small beaches, boating areas, and homes on Lake Champlain. With a main street, local farms, breweries, and wineries, it is a great place to visit!
Keeseville
Home to Port Kent and Port Douglas, Keeseville has small beaches, boating areas, and homes on Lake Champlain. With a main street, local farms, breweries, and wineries, it is a great place to visit!
Activities
olympic venue with Cross-Countri Skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and the Cliffside rollercoaster
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Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center
220 Bobsled Run Lnolympic venue with Cross-Countri Skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and the Cliffside rollercoaster
Beautiful 18 hole course on the shores of lake champlain
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Bluff Point Golf Resort
75 Bluff Point DrBeautiful 18 hole course on the shores of lake champlain
If you are staying in Port Kent, this golf course is for you.
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Harmony Golf Club and Community
95 North StIf you are staying in Port Kent, this golf course is for you.
Skiing, snowboarding, and hiking at the highest ski mountain in the northeast.
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whiteface ski resort
5021 NY-86Skiing, snowboarding, and hiking at the highest ski mountain in the northeast.
Ausable Point Campground
3346 Lakeshore DriveBeautiful lake champlain beach area.
Point Au Roche
State Park near Plattsburgh with nice, mostly flat trails along lake champlain.
Sugar House Creamery
18 Sugar House Waylocal farm stand in upper jay
Ausable Marsh Wildlife Management Area
32 Ausable Beach RoadPlattsburgh City Beach
4 Beach RdOlympic Speed Skating Oval
2634 Main StAdirondack Foot Sanctuary
2565 Main StGreat spot to be pampered and relax.
Local moderate hike with gorgeous views of the high Peaksthe green mountains, and lake champlain.
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Jay Mountain Trailhead
134 Jay Mountain RdLocal moderate hike with gorgeous views of the high Peaksthe green mountains, and lake champlain.
Located in Keene, one of the best views for minimal hiking effort. Note this is private land and not open for hiking on the weekends.
Owls Head Mountain
Located in Keene, one of the best views for minimal hiking effort. Note this is private land and not open for hiking on the weekends.
The Flume Trail System
Tons and tons of trails.
I-Wild Center
45 Museum DrLocated in Tupper Lake. Great spot for families and kids.
Asgaard Farm & Dairy
74 Asgaard WayYoung's Studio & Gallery
6588 NY-86Local pottery and artisan crafts in Jay.
Jay Craft Center
12953 NY-9NLocal pottery and artisan crafts in Jay.
Styx River Taxidermy
97 Danielle RoadLocal Jay Taxidermist and shop.
Beautiful views with live music on the right night and crisp wine
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Highlands Vineyard
1092 Highland RdBeautiful views with live music on the right night and crisp wine
Easy walking to historic waterfalls. Closed during the winter.
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High Falls Gorge
4761 NY-86Easy walking to historic waterfalls. Closed during the winter.
The Ausable Chasm is considered to be the grandcanyon of the east and is breathtaking to see. Trails, whitewater rafting, and adventure courses await here.
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Ausable Chasm
The Ausable Chasm is considered to be the grandcanyon of the east and is breathtaking to see. Trails, whitewater rafting, and adventure courses await here.
Amazing spot to sit on the rocks and have a picnic or bathe in the swimming hole.
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Jay Covered Bridge
Amazing spot to sit on the rocks and have a picnic or bathe in the swimming hole.
Ausable Brewing Company
765 Mace Chasm RdBrews, live music, and food trucks. Nothing better!
Held every year and with a different theme, the winter carnival and fireworks are not to be missed!
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Saranac Lake Winter Carnival
22 River StHeld every year and with a different theme, the winter carnival and fireworks are not to be missed!
Cobble Lookout
County Highway 18AEasy- mostly flat- hike that can be done year round.
The nicest of the Saranac 6ers. Not the easiest hike but the 360 degree views at the top are well worth it!
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Ampersand Mountain Trailhead
The nicest of the Saranac 6ers. Not the easiest hike but the 360 degree views at the top are well worth it!
Food Scene
Rulfs Orchard
531 Bear Swamp Rdbest apple cider and donuts around.
The mariner bar & grill
4016 U.S. 9Lakeside dining on lake champlain with gorgeous views and delicious food
Tail O' the Pup
1186 NY-86must have bbq if you are in Saranac lake
The Cottage
77 Mirror Lake Drone of our favorite places to eat in lake placid
Lake Placid Pub & Brewery
813 Mirror Lake Drgood food and great vibes
Big Slide Brewery & Public House
5686 Cascade Rdanother local favorite in placid
Lisa G's
6125 Sentinel RdA local favorite in Placid.
best breakfast spot in the Jay and Wilmington area.
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Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe
8 Artos Waybest breakfast spot in the Jay and Wilmington area.
Ice Jam Inn
12134 NY-9NA local favorite in upper jay
Rudy's Scar Bar + Grille
788 Springfield RoadOur Saturday night spot for live music and drinks.
Ausable Brewing Company
765 Mace Chasm RdBrews, food trucks, and music. Shall we say more?
Bitters & Bones
65 BroadwayOne of the reasons we love saranac lake so much.
Boathouse Saranac Lake Pub
250 Lake Flower AvenueWaterfront dining on saranac lake
Naked Turtle
1 Dock StFun dining vibes on Lake Champlain
R.F McDougalls Pub
5239 NY-86Great spot for dining in Wilmington.
the breakfast club, etc
2431 Main Stbest breakfast spot in placid
Mad River Pizza
14224 Main StHands down the best takeout in the Au Sable area.
Butcher Block
15 Booth Drsteakhouse in plattsburgh
Open from memorial day to labor day, you won't want to miss this roadside ice cream shop.
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Whitebrook Dairy Bar
5660 NY-86 ScenicOpen from memorial day to labor day, you won't want to miss this roadside ice cream shop.
Endless ice cream, hot chocolates, and dessert options. Worth waiting on line for.
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Emma's Lake Placid Creamery
2507 Main StEndless ice cream, hot chocolates, and dessert options. Worth waiting on line for.
Players Sports Bar
2405 Main StYummy, yummy food.
Located in downtown plattsburgh, it's a hot spot for good food and good vibes.
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Sip
14 Margaret StLocated in downtown plattsburgh, it's a hot spot for good food and good vibes.
Luna Restaurant
2477 Main StreetWell done Italian and Mediterranean food in lake placid
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The Sunday farmer's market in Keene is a MUST DO!
Located in Marcy Fields, this farmers market runs May-October and offers all of the fresh local products you'll love.
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Adirondack Mountain Retreats
We offer individual, couples, and group retreats. Scalp Massage, Reiki, Infrared Sauna Salt Cave, Ionic Foot Spa Detox, Holistic Life Coaching, Business Coaching, Meditation, Fire Ceremonies, Spin Classes, and more. All guests who book with us receive a discount on these services.
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Parking Restrictions for Hikers - The "AMR"
You now need a reservation to park and hike in the Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) trailhead, aka the Ausable Club - it's called the "St. Huberts Parking Lot" on Google maps. This lot is the main access point for the following hikes:
Dial, Nippletop, Bears Den, Blake, Colvin, Indian Head and Fishhawk Cliffs, Pinnacle, Rainbow Falls, Beaver Meadow Falls, Cathedral Rocks and Bear Run.
If you are planning to hike any of these, you should register to reserve a spot when possible - the spots open 2 weeks in advance, and it's free.
This is the link: https://www.hikeamr.org/new-hiker
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Public Transportation for Keene's Hiking Trails
In the Spring, the Town of Keene offers the "Garden Shuttle" which brings you to and from the entrance to certain hiking trails without needing to park on busy roads. You park your car at Marcy Field located off Route 73 between Keene and Keene Valley. See the shuttle schedule below:
- https://www.townofkeeneny.com/hiker-shuttle-information/
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Travel in the Winter
Due to harsh wintery conditions from late November to March, it's safer to bring a vehicle that has 4WD or is AWD. Winter tires are a plus. It's also always best to wait to be plowed out to leave the house.