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THE ADIRONDACKS, cont'd
OLD FORGE, cont'd

(H-19)
McCauley Mountain Scenic Chairlift Ride | 300
McCauley Rd, 13420 | View of the historic Fulton Chain
of Lakes in the central Adirondack Mountains.
Whiteface Mountain and Mount Marcy are visible on
the horizon, weather permitting. Picnicking at the top. |
877/OLD-FORGE, 315/369-3225; McCauleyNY.com
Old Forge Hardware | 104 Fulton St, 13420 | General
store with a wide variety of merchandise, from books,
clothing and gourmet foods to housewares and hardware.
Tradition of efficient and courteous service since 1900. A
browser's delight. | 315/369-6100; oldforgehardware.com
Old Forge Lake Cruises | 116 Steamboat Landing,
13420 | Historic, narrated sightseeing, kids, mailboat
and fireworks cruises through the first four lakes of the
Fulton Chain of Lakes. In the heart of the Adirondacks.
Cruises run late May thru mid-Oct, rain or shine. | X |
315/369-6473; oldforgelakecruises.com

PAUL SMITHS

(D-22)
White Pine Camp Tour | 432 White Pine Rd, 12970 |
Two-hour guided walking tours of historic Adirondack
Great Camp that served as President Calvin Coolidge's
summer White House in 1926. Cabin rentals. |
518/327-3030; whitepinecamp.com

POTTERSVILLE

(H-24)
Natural Stone Bridge & Caves Park | 535 Stone Bridge
Rd, 12860 | Largest marble cave entrance in the East.
Self-guided tours; caves, waterfall, geological wonders.
Guided caving adventure and moonlight tours by
reservation. | 518/494-2283; stonebridgeandcaves.com

QUEENSBURY

(I-24)
Six Flags Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom | 1172
State Route 9, 12804 | Over 135 rides, shows and attractions including family rides, kiddie rides and thrill rides like
looping roller coasters and a boomerang. Full outdoor
waterpark. Food concessions. Events. Near Lake George.
Parking fee. | X | 518/792-3500; sixflags.com/greatescape

Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark |
89 Six Flags Dr, 12804 | Adirondack-style family suites;
spa and dining. Indoor waterpark: boogie boarding, raft
rides, waterslides, kiddie pools, water treehouse and
arcade. Day use passes available. | X | 888/708-2684,
518/824-6060; SixFlagsGreatEscapeLodge.com

RAQUETTE LAKE

(H-20)
Great Camp Sagamore | 1033 Sagamore Rd, 13436 |
National Historic Landmark, dating from 1897. Vintage
Vanderbilt Camp. 27-building complex offering guided
walking tours as well as birding tours, events and themed
weekends. | X | 315/354-5311; sagamore.org

SARANAC LAKE

(E-21)
St. Regis Canoe Outfitters | 73 Dorsey St, 12983 |
Specializes in kayaking and canoeing trips, guided trips
and instruction. Whitewater and flat-water kayaking
throughout the Adirondacks. NYS-licensed guides and
American Canoe Assoc.-certified instructors. |
888/775-2925, 518/891-1838; canoeoutfitters.com

SCHUYLER FALLS

(C-24)
Macomb Reservation State Park | 201 Campsite Rd,
12985 | Surrounded by state land, has a wilderness
atmosphere. Swimming, picnicking, camping. Fishing in the
Salmon River. Self-guided nature and hiking trails. Winter:
ice-skating, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. | X |
800/456-CAMP, 518/643-9952; parks.ny.gov

SPECULATOR

(I-22)
Oak Mountain Ski Center | 141 Novosel Way, 12164 |
Chairlift ride with breathtaking views of surrounding lakes
and majestic forests. Hiking trails, mountain biking, puttputt golf. Oak Mountain pub and bar. Live music, events. |
518/548-3606; oakmountainski.com

TUPPER LAKE

(E-21)
The Wild Center | 45 Museum Dr, 12986 | 31-acre
nature center and museum committed to discovering
better ways to thrive with the rest of the natural world.
Features the award-winning film "Flight of the Butterflies"
and "Planet Adirondack," with a floating interactive Earth.
Exhibit halls, animal encounters, hiking. Wild Walk, an
elevated treetop walking trail gives a fresh perspective.
Events include Family Weekends. | X | 866/765-7800,
518/359-7800; wildcenter.org

WARRENSBURG

(I-24)
Wild Waters | 1123 Rte 28, 12885 | Guided whitewater
rafting on the Hudson and Sacandaga rivers; canoe
and kayak lessons, rentals. Overnight trips available. |
800/867-2335, 518/494-4984; wildwaters.net

WILMINGTON

(E-23)
High Falls Gorge | 4761 Rte 86, 12997 | 700 feet of
spectacular waterfalls cascade along the base of Whiteface
Mountain. Self-guided tours on groomed paths, steel
bridges and walkways. Gift shop. Guided tours. Camping.
Winter: guided snowshoeing; snowshoe, ski and snowboard rentals. | X | 518/946-2278; highfallsgorge.com
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center & Gondola | 5021 Rte
86, 12997 | Year-round gondola rides. Summer/Fall:
lift-accessible mountain biking and hiking. Winter: Worldclass skiing and snowboarding. | X | 877/SKI-FACE,
518/946-2223; whiteface.com
Whiteface Veteran's Memorial Highway | 5021 Rte 86,
12997 | Panoramic views of the Adirondack High Peaks
along a five-mile toll road; elevator to top. Historic toll
house, castle and tunnel. | X | 800/462-6236,
518/946-2223; whiteface.com

TICONDEROGA

(G-25)
Fort Ticonderoga | 100 Fort Ti Rd, 12883 | 18th-century
fort, museum. Carillon boat cruises. Military drills and
reenactments, costumed interpreters, fife & drum corps;
gardens, trails, canoe rentals; shop, restaurant, picnic
grounds. | u X | 518/585-2821; fortticonderoga.org

Key to symbols and abbreviations, see page 85.

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