| Downhill skiing at Gore Mountain
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A short 5 minute drive from downtown North Creek. Gore Mountain www.goremountain.com boasts 2100’ vertical, 11 lifts, 75 trails and 95% snowmaking, Gore is a premier ski area of the northeast and is opening a new face of the mountain "Burnt Ridge" with a new quad chair and 4 new trails. |
| The North Creek Ski Bowl
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offers night skiing and tubing, within walking distance of downtown. Walking trails, tennis, and swimming in the other seasons. www.goremountain.com
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| Ride the Gondola at Gore
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want to see the magnificent view from the top of Gore? Take a ride on the gondola. Get out at the top to explore, view the high peaks and the Green Mountains of Vermont and ride down when you like. www.goremountain.com
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| Cross country ski and snowshoe
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at Garnet Hill Lodge www.garnet-hill.com, Cunningham’s Ski Barn www.cunninghamsskibarn.com, Gore Mountain, and numerous others including unlimited acres access on state land, especially Santanoni , Pharoah Lake Wilderness Region 518-623-1200, and the Siamese Ponds Wilderness area www.adk.org.
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| Snowmobiling
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If you have your own machines join the North Warren Trailblazers at www.northernwarrentrailblazers.snowclubs.com for miles and miles of groomed trails… Free Adirondack Snowmobile Trail Map go to visitadirondacks.com. If you would like to rent “sleds” there are options for guided 1 and 2 hour trips for single or double riders. Explore both beautiful pine woods and/or open frozen lake terrain…Loon Lake Trail Rides 518-623-4825, Lake Vanare Snowmobile Tours 518-696-4444. www.indian-lake.com
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| Horseback riding
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Winter horseback riding, horsedrawn sleigh ride sand hay rides too! Circle B www.circlebranch.net, Loon Lake Riding 518-623-4825, Bennett’s Riding Stable 518-696-4444
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| Shopping
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Downtown North Creek offers several interesting shops; Hudson River Trading Co. (Adirondack Home Furnishings, Gifts, and much more)www.hudsonrivertradingco.com, Foothills 251-3550 (Antiques and Collectibles). There are many outlying craft and antique shops. Just south of Lake George are outlets too numerous too mention, Warrensburg claims to be “the antique capital of the north” www.warrensburg.org.
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| Whitewater Rafting
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The ultimate adventure in the area in the spring, summer, and autumn- a trip down the mighty Hudson. Enjoy a full-days trip down the Hudson River; many companies offer basically the same trip and same price- transportation to and from the base camp, a wetsuit, a professionally guided raft, pull-out on the river to warm up and have lunch, with a more substantial dinner upon return to the base camp. Please contact individual companies for pricing and trip info: www.northcreekrafting.com, www.hudsonriverrafting.com, www.whitewaterchallengers.com, www. adkadventures.com, www.beaverbrook.net
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| Explore the Lake Placid area
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home to two winter olympics www.lakeplacid.com , www.orda.org. It’s a beautiful 1 1/4 hours drive north. Window shop down Main Street, stop for lunch at any number of great luncheon spots, go to the top of the ski jumps and watch the ski jumpers or Arial freestyle skiers practice or compete. Check out the luge or bobsledding going on. For the adventurer, take a bobsled ride yourself…. www.mountvanhovenburg.com.
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| Historic Cruise
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Enjoy the historic commentary by boat with Captain Pohl. Excellent lunch and dinner served. www.raquettelakenavigation.com
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| History
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The history of the Adirondacks is as diverse as its geography. A battleground through three wars, the turf of loggers and miners, the vacation destination of Gilded Age magnates and home to two Winter Olympic Games, the depth and breadth of the region's heritage is only matched by its glorious scenery. You'll find forts, museums, historic homes and "Great Camps," excursion railroads and even sunken wrecks in the Adirondacks. Events ranging from Woodsmen's Field Days to the No Octane Regatta to a French and Indian War Encampment bring history to life. www.visitlakegeorge.com, www.fwhmuseum.com, www.fort-ticonderoga.com
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| Great Camps
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Visit Santanoni www.newcombny.com by hiking in or taking a horse drawn carriage or take a really exceptional tour of The Great Camp Sagamore just outside of Blue Mountain Lake www.greatcampsagamore.com
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| Hiking
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There is great hiking everywhere in the Adirondacks. We would love to suggest options for you that range from a lovely scenic walk right out the back door to an all out full days hike up to a peak. Some favorites of ours: Crane Mountain, Blue Ledges, Pharoah Mountain Wilderness Region, Buck Mountain, Tongue Mountain and the Siamese Ponds Wilderness Region. DEC 518-623-1200
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| Fishing
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Unbelievable lake, pond, river, stream and ice fishing. www.visitlakegeorge.com, www.beaverbrook.net, North Country Sports in North River 518-251-4299
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| Golfing
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There are numerous beautiful courses within 30 minutes of North Creek that range from very “local” 9 hole courses to the famed Donald Ross course at The Sagamore to numerous small local courses.
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| Canoeing and Kayaking
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the area is known for its waterways. Enjoy a tour of Lake George with Lake George Kayak Co www.lakegeorgekayak.com or perhaps take a clinic from Wild Waters Outdoor center www.wildwaters.net. Bring your own kayaks or canoe to explore the multitude of lakes and rivers in the area or use our kayaks here on beautiful Friends Lake. www.beaverbrook.net
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| River Tubing
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Enjoy a unique experience of tubing down the Sacandaga through the whitewater. Tube tours and guided rafting adventures. Www.beaverbrook.net , www.hudsonriverrafting.com,
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| Massage and Spa Treatments |
Relax with a massage at our new Main St Spa- The Oasis over Café Sarah. (518)251-4414 |
| Rodeos |
It might be hard to believe, but Warren County has a number of dude ranches and rodeos available www.1000acres.com, www.paintedponyrodeo.com, www.ridinhy.com |
| Alpacas |
Tours to public. Alpaca raising and breeding show quality alpacas. Gift shop. WWW. Goremountainfarm.com |
| Birding |
too many options to mention here. For a free Adirondack birding map go to www.adkbirds.com. For a guided safari with Naturalist Judith Harper www.adirondacksafaris.com |
| Balloon Flights |
many options available. Fly over the Glens Falls, Lake George area Call for telephone numbers. www.visitlakegeorge.com |
| Lake George Village |
Go-karts, miniature golf courses, lake cruises on beautiful 32 mile long Lake George , visit Lake George Village. Not much happens in the winter EXCEPT during The Winter Carnival; check out the dates. www.visitlakegeorge.com |
| Saratoga |
of course the famous horse racing flat track is open through all of August, but the magnificent city of Saratoga is fun to visit year –round. |
| Garnet Tours |
Open pit mine tours at Barton Mines, specimen collecting, rock exhibit, mine history and geology lecture. www.garnetminetours.com |
| Tennis |
Enjoy courts at the North Creek Ski Bowl and Johnsburg Central School. Free. |
| Bicycling |
the area is fantastic with miles and miles of low traffic scenic riding. Contact us for maps and good ideas for great biking routes. |
| Nettle Meadow Goat Cheese |
Nationally recognized goat cheese. No tours during milking hours. www.nettlemeadow.com. Oh, are you a foodie? Check out Oscar’s Smokehouse in Warrensburg, too! |
| Natural Stone Bridges and Caves Park |
Explore caves, waterfalls, and gorge on self-guided tour. Adventure tour by reservation, mining, dino digs, Frisbee golf, and bouldering walls for family adventure. www.stonebridgeandcaves.com |
| Maple Sugaring |
Visit a real maple sugar house; demonstrations and tastings. 623-9718, 623-9783 |
| Exhibits, Museums and Galleries |
The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake is on the “not to be missed” list www.adkmuseum.org but numerous options abound. The North Creek Depot Museum www.northcreekdepotmuseum.com Scenic Outlook Studios www.scenicoutlookstudios.com Tannery Pond Community Center www.tpcca.org |
| Railroad Rides |
Hudson River Railway offers a 2-hour round trip from North Creek to Riparius along the scenic Hudson. www.uhrr.com |
