Farm Store at Sugar House Creamery [Town of Jay]
Locally sourced cheese, eggs, meats, and bread. Open on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10am - 6pm.
Cedar Run Bakery and Market [Keene]
A bit pricey, but the baked goods are tasty.
Little Supermarket [Wilmington]
The gas station around the corner from us has a surprisingly large selection of grocery items, but they don’t carry fresh bread or produce.
Small Town Spirits & Wine [Wilmington]
A little liquor store next to the gas station around the corner from us.
For more serious grocery shopping, we typically go to Lake Placid:
Hannaford [Lake Placid]
The Wine & Spirit Shoppe [Lake Placid]
Liquor store in the same shopping plaza as Hannaford.
Price Chopper [Lake Placid]
Outpost Wine & Spirits [Lake Placid]
Liquor store in the same shopping plaza as Price Chopper.
Ice Jam Inn [Town of Jay]
Elevated comfort food with a mix of pub fare, street food influences, and creative upscale twists.
Forty Six [Keene]
Cozy farm-to-table bistro serving seasonal, locally sourced dishes.
Caffe Rustica [Lake Placid]
Italian restaurant with house-made pastas and wood-fired pizzas.
Fine dining:
Stagecoach Inn [Lake Placid]
There are only a few tables at this rustic Adirondack restaurant, so you need to make a reservation. Our dinners here have been among the most memorable of our life and it’s become our go-to for special occasions.
The Interlaken Inn [Lake Placid]
Elegant Victorian-style dining room with upscale American cuisine and a great wine list.
Lunch:
The Cottage at Mirror Lake Inn [Lake Placid]
Pub-style cafe with soups and sandwiches, offering spectacular views across Mirror Lake
New Vida [Town of Jay]
Beautiful mountain views and farm-to-table menu offering twists on American comfort fare. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Lisa G's [Lake Placid]
Casual American restaurant with a waterside patio with a view of Jack's Dam.
Big Slide Brewery [Lake Placid]
Brewpub with ~10 house beers on tap and locally sourced fresh cuisine.
RiverTrail Beerworks [Saranac Lake]
Riverfront brewpub on the Saranac Lake River Walk, offering house-brewed beers, locally-sourced food, and a relaxed vibe.
Twisted Raven [Wilmington]
Our hometown bar, the perfect place for a post-hike beer. They have great burgers, wings, and BBQ.
Coffee:
Capisce Coffee & Espresso Bar [Lake Placid]
Italian-inspired cafe with creative espresso drinks, artisanal baked goods, and healthy breakfast and lunch options.
Take a gondola ride [Wilmington]
Take in sweeping views as the gondola glides up Whiteface Mountain. One of the most scenic rides in the region.
Ski or Snowboard the Mountain [Wilmington]
Enjoy challenging terrain and stunning views. Whiteface is known for its steep vertical slopes, wide-open trails, and Adirondack summit vistas that make every ski day unforgettable.
Hike or XC ski on the Toll Road [Wilmington]
A steady, scenic climb that rewards you with wide-open Adirondack views all the way to the summit.
Scotts Cobble Nordic Center [Lake Placid]
Scotts Cobble is the place to go for nordic skiing. Rentals are run by High Peaks Cyclery, the best place to buy ski gear in the area. They put the cost of rentals toward the purchase of gear.
Toboggan Shute [Lake Placid]
A 30-foot-high toboggan slide onto the frozen surface of Mirror Lake. Distances of over 1,000 feet are possible depending on ice conditions.
Mt. Pisgah [Saranac Lake]
A ski area tubing hill featuring two parallel inner-tube runs. They even have a rope tow to bring you back up the hill.
Adirondack Snowmobile [Lake Placid]
They offer guided tours on groomed trails (~16 miles). They also have rentals if you want to self-guide.
Sara‑Placid Sled & Spoke [Saranac Lake]
They are located right on the Rail Trail, which goes all the way from Lake Placid to Tupper Lake (34 miles). They get a brand-new fleet of snowmobiles each season so their gear is very well-maintained.
