Michelle’s guidebook to the Adirondack Foothills

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Michelle’s guidebook to the Adirondack Foothills

City/town information

Known as the "Adirondack Base Camp", this town has a lot to offer for outdoor enthusiasts, including hiking, fishing, biking trails, and snowmobling and skiing in the winter (both downhill and crosscountry). Old Forge always has a multitude of activities on the go for tourists and locals alike. Visit: https://www.oldforgeny.com/events.html to find out what's going on during your stay!
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Old Forge
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Known as the "Adirondack Base Camp", this town has a lot to offer for outdoor enthusiasts, including hiking, fishing, biking trails, and snowmobling and skiing in the winter (both downhill and crosscountry). Old Forge always has a multitude of activities on the go for tourists and locals alike. Visit: https://www.oldforgeny.com/events.html to find out what's going on during your stay!
Boonville is a quaint little town in the foothills of the Adirondack mountains with a lot to offer lovers of all things outdoors. For a brief history of the town please visit: https://www.townofboonvilleny.com/history
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Boonville
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Boonville is a quaint little town in the foothills of the Adirondack mountains with a lot to offer lovers of all things outdoors. For a brief history of the town please visit: https://www.townofboonvilleny.com/history

Outdoor Activities

This mountain is a 38 minute drive from the property and offers outdoor activities in the winter and summer. In the winter you can enjoy downhill skiing/snoboarding; in the summer enjoy mountain biking trails and a scenic chairlift ride. Visit https://mccauleyny.com/ for more information.
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Mc Cauley Mountain Ski Center
300 Mc Cauley Rd
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This mountain is a 38 minute drive from the property and offers outdoor activities in the winter and summer. In the winter you can enjoy downhill skiing/snoboarding; in the summer enjoy mountain biking trails and a scenic chairlift ride. Visit https://mccauleyny.com/ for more information.
This is a smaller local state park with great walking trails and beautiful water falls. It is about a 20 minute drive from the property. You can find the trail map at: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/PixleyFallsTrailMap.pdf
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Pixley Falls
11430 New York 46
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This is a smaller local state park with great walking trails and beautiful water falls. It is about a 20 minute drive from the property. You can find the trail map at: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/PixleyFallsTrailMap.pdf
This park is a great place to spend the day if you have kids. There is a picnic area, basketball courts, soccer fields, volleyball net, a large jungle gym, and a swimming area. It is a 15 minute drive from the property.
Erwin Park
13354 NY-12
This park is a great place to spend the day if you have kids. There is a picnic area, basketball courts, soccer fields, volleyball net, a large jungle gym, and a swimming area. It is a 15 minute drive from the property.
If golfing is part of your ideal vacation, this is a great place to spend the day. They also have a great restaurant. Visit their webiste for more information: https://www.woodgatepines.com/
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Woodgate Pines Golf Club
2965 Hayes Road
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If golfing is part of your ideal vacation, this is a great place to spend the day. They also have a great restaurant. Visit their webiste for more information: https://www.woodgatepines.com/
Sand flats state forest features 8.3 miles of multi-use trails and unpaved forest roads that may be used for hiking. Also features primitive camping, fishing, hunting (depending on the season), and snomobiling. Located a 17 minute drive from the property.
Sand Flats State Forest
Sand flats state forest features 8.3 miles of multi-use trails and unpaved forest roads that may be used for hiking. Also features primitive camping, fishing, hunting (depending on the season), and snomobiling. Located a 17 minute drive from the property.
PHF is a private campus during the school year and is available for limited public use throughout the year from dawn until dark. The Potato Hill Farm (PHF) campus offers over 4 miles of well-maintained biking, hiking, xc-skiing and snowshoeing trails across 170 acres of land. This is a working farm with Black Welsh Mountain sheep, Alpine Dairy goats, Percheron horses, alpacas and donkeys.
Black River OEP - Potato Hill Farm
11904 Potato Hill Road
PHF is a private campus during the school year and is available for limited public use throughout the year from dawn until dark. The Potato Hill Farm (PHF) campus offers over 4 miles of well-maintained biking, hiking, xc-skiing and snowshoeing trails across 170 acres of land. This is a working farm with Black Welsh Mountain sheep, Alpine Dairy goats, Percheron horses, alpacas and donkeys.
Lots to do for the whole family! It is about a 37 minute drive from the property but well worth the drive!
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Resort Water Safari
3183 NY-28
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Lots to do for the whole family! It is about a 37 minute drive from the property but well worth the drive!
Great downhill ski area deeper in the Adirondack region. It's a 2 hour drive from the property.
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Gore Mountain Ski Resort
793 Peaceful Valley Rd
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Great downhill ski area deeper in the Adirondack region. It's a 2 hour drive from the property.
Downhill skiing, tubing, and snow shoeing in the winter; mountain biking in the summer. Oak Mountain also has a great restaurant. It is a 1 hour 20 minute drive from the property.
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Oak Mountain
141 Novosel Way
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Downhill skiing, tubing, and snow shoeing in the winter; mountain biking in the summer. Oak Mountain also has a great restaurant. It is a 1 hour 20 minute drive from the property.
Looking for an adventure on your vacation? The Adirondack River Outfitters will give you an experience of a lifetime! Visit their webiste for more information: https://www.aroadventures.com/
Adirondack River Outfitters. ARO Adventures
3115 NY-28
Looking for an adventure on your vacation? The Adirondack River Outfitters will give you an experience of a lifetime! Visit their webiste for more information: https://www.aroadventures.com/
Canoe or kayak the meandering Moose River. Enjoy the sandy beaches, pristine wilderness and wildlife. Whether you want to go out for an hour, half-day or full day, Tickner's has the right trip for you. From beginner paddlers to advanced, this beautiful river is yours to explore!
Tickner's Canoes
117 Riverside Ln
Canoe or kayak the meandering Moose River. Enjoy the sandy beaches, pristine wilderness and wildlife. Whether you want to go out for an hour, half-day or full day, Tickner's has the right trip for you. From beginner paddlers to advanced, this beautiful river is yours to explore!
Alger Island State Park has a campground that is only accessible by boat, but also has a day-use area known as Fourth Lake Day Use Area. It has 17 picnic tables, 9 charcoal grills, three fireplaces, and water spigots throughout the site. Alger island has a short hiking trail that loops the island. Fourth Lake is part of the Fulton Chain Lakes and has great fishing. Visit https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24451.html for more information.
Alger Island
1885 South Shore Road
Alger Island State Park has a campground that is only accessible by boat, but also has a day-use area known as Fourth Lake Day Use Area. It has 17 picnic tables, 9 charcoal grills, three fireplaces, and water spigots throughout the site. Alger island has a short hiking trail that loops the island. Fourth Lake is part of the Fulton Chain Lakes and has great fishing. Visit https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24451.html for more information.
Fish and/or canoe the black river. Visit https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/40570.html for access points.
Black River
Fish and/or canoe the black river. Visit https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/40570.html for access points.
If you are new to ATVing or snowmobiling and want to give it a try, this is a great place to start. This sports center is located in Boonville, a 5 minute drive from the property. You can rent ATV & UTV as well as snow mobiles, so it is great for summer and winter outdoor activity. If you rent one of their devices you have access to 200 acres of trails. The staff there are extremely pleasant and are experts on the Boonville area, making them a great resource.
Adirondack Sport Center
9473 Hawkinsville Rd
If you are new to ATVing or snowmobiling and want to give it a try, this is a great place to start. This sports center is located in Boonville, a 5 minute drive from the property. You can rent ATV & UTV as well as snow mobiles, so it is great for summer and winter outdoor activity. If you rent one of their devices you have access to 200 acres of trails. The staff there are extremely pleasant and are experts on the Boonville area, making them a great resource.

Sightseeing

The Aidrondack railroad at Theandara station is 30 minutes away from the property and offers a great sightseeing experience. In the winter they even offer a santa train! Visit https://adirondackrr.com/thendara/ for details and to book tickets.
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Adirondack Railroad
2568 NY-28
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The Aidrondack railroad at Theandara station is 30 minutes away from the property and offers a great sightseeing experience. In the winter they even offer a santa train! Visit https://adirondackrr.com/thendara/ for details and to book tickets.
This is a family owned museum in Boonville Ny containing artworks that were designed using garbage collected in this region. The property is littered with unique designs and oddities. These upcycled Artworks will have you in awe!
Cobbled stone castle
12240 New York 46
This is a family owned museum in Boonville Ny containing artworks that were designed using garbage collected in this region. The property is littered with unique designs and oddities. These upcycled Artworks will have you in awe!
Enjoy the beauty of the Fulton Chain of Lakes aboard the Clearwater vessel. They offer a delightful 2-hour narrated sightseeing cruise that leaves from the Old Forge Pond and cruises into Fourth Lake and back. Learn about the history and nature of the area from their knowledgeable captain.
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Old Forge Lake Cruises
116 Steamboat Landing
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Enjoy the beauty of the Fulton Chain of Lakes aboard the Clearwater vessel. They offer a delightful 2-hour narrated sightseeing cruise that leaves from the Old Forge Pond and cruises into Fourth Lake and back. Learn about the history and nature of the area from their knowledgeable captain.

Historic Sites

Black river canal is 77 miles long and was an engineering marvel of the 19th century. It's a historic site with a museum and also has walking trails. Visit http://blackrivercanalmuseum.com/ for more details about the museum. Visit https://hmienterprises.com/nnytrails/boonville-black-river-canal-trail/ for information about the walking trails.
Black River Canal
Black river canal is 77 miles long and was an engineering marvel of the 19th century. It's a historic site with a museum and also has walking trails. Visit http://blackrivercanalmuseum.com/ for more details about the museum. Visit https://hmienterprises.com/nnytrails/boonville-black-river-canal-trail/ for information about the walking trails.

Food scene

The bar and grill is open daily from 7 am - 10 pm with foodservice from 11 am - 9 pm. This restaurant features traditional grill fare and overlooks the front nine. Foodservice is also available on the open air patio with 1st tee and 9th green views. Staff are friendly and food is delicious! Visit https://www.woodgatepines.com/bar-and-restaurant.php to view their menu.
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Woodgate Pines Golf Club
2965 Hayes Road
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The bar and grill is open daily from 7 am - 10 pm with foodservice from 11 am - 9 pm. This restaurant features traditional grill fare and overlooks the front nine. Foodservice is also available on the open air patio with 1st tee and 9th green views. Staff are friendly and food is delicious! Visit https://www.woodgatepines.com/bar-and-restaurant.php to view their menu.
Mercer's has been around for over 60 years and is a 100% female owned business. Mercer's has been the recipient of many different awards of the years, one of which is the Innovation of Taste award. Their wine ice cream is a unique and delicious. Mercer's is a great place to visit on a hot summer day!
Mercer's Dairy
13584 NY-12
Mercer's has been around for over 60 years and is a 100% female owned business. Mercer's has been the recipient of many different awards of the years, one of which is the Innovation of Taste award. Their wine ice cream is a unique and delicious. Mercer's is a great place to visit on a hot summer day!
Located close to the Black River Canal Museum, this restaurant offers a comprehensive menu of American comfort food. This restaurant is a 13 minute drive from the property.
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Boonville Hotel Inc
103 Water St
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Located close to the Black River Canal Museum, this restaurant offers a comprehensive menu of American comfort food. This restaurant is a 13 minute drive from the property.
Kratzy's is open late and offers a good selection of burgers, wraps, and other classic pub food. It is a 17 minute drive from the property.
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Kratzy's Bar & Grill
10169 NY-28
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Kratzy's is open late and offers a good selection of burgers, wraps, and other classic pub food. It is a 17 minute drive from the property.
Reliable coffee and pastries just 11 minutes from the property.
Dunkin'
13190 New York 12
Reliable coffee and pastries just 11 minutes from the property.
Pizza, pasta, and subs a 13 minute drive from the property with great reviews on trip advisor.
Capri Pizzeria
111 Main Street
Pizza, pasta, and subs a 13 minute drive from the property with great reviews on trip advisor.
Reliable diner located downtown Boonville (a 15 minute drive from the property).
Freddy's Diner
101 Ford Street
Reliable diner located downtown Boonville (a 15 minute drive from the property).
Looking for something quick, healthy, and filling for lunch? Subway is just a 15 minute drive from the property.
Subway Restaurants
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Looking for something quick, healthy, and filling for lunch? Subway is just a 15 minute drive from the property.
Great tasting craft beers in Old Forge. Visit their website for more information: http://www.fccbrewery.com/home-1
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Fulton Chain Craft Brewery
127 North St
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Great tasting craft beers in Old Forge. Visit their website for more information: http://www.fccbrewery.com/home-1
This quaint coffee shop offerrs craftsman coffee drinks, smoothies, and baked goods. On a nice day they will open the garage dooor/window, allowing you to have shelter while being part of the outdoors. It's a great place to cozy up with a book and get amazing coffee.
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Blue Line Coffee House
3109 NY-28
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This quaint coffee shop offerrs craftsman coffee drinks, smoothies, and baked goods. On a nice day they will open the garage dooor/window, allowing you to have shelter while being part of the outdoors. It's a great place to cozy up with a book and get amazing coffee.

Festivals

Boonville is home to the New York State Woodsmen's Field Days every August at the Boonville Oneida County Fairgrounds. The NYS Woodsmen Fidl Days features Over 200 Forest Industry Exhibitors, a huge parade, fireworks, 10K Foot Race, a canoe & kayak race, children’s sawdust dig, a craft show, the Beards Contest, NYS Open Lumberjack Championships, Auction, World’s Open Lumberjill Championships, Greased Pole Climb, Forestry Seminars, Northeast Jr. Lumberjack Championships, a tug of war competition, Food Concessions, and much much more! Visit their website for more information: https://woodsmensfielddays.com/
NYS Woodsmen's Field Days Inc.
118 Main Street
Boonville is home to the New York State Woodsmen's Field Days every August at the Boonville Oneida County Fairgrounds. The NYS Woodsmen Fidl Days features Over 200 Forest Industry Exhibitors, a huge parade, fireworks, 10K Foot Race, a canoe & kayak race, children’s sawdust dig, a craft show, the Beards Contest, NYS Open Lumberjack Championships, Auction, World’s Open Lumberjill Championships, Greased Pole Climb, Forestry Seminars, Northeast Jr. Lumberjack Championships, a tug of war competition, Food Concessions, and much much more! Visit their website for more information: https://woodsmensfielddays.com/

In Case of Emergency

In case of emergency, the Lewis County General Hospital is 38 minute drive from the property.
Lewis County General Hospital
7785 North State Street
In case of emergency, the Lewis County General Hospital is 38 minute drive from the property.
In case of an emergency, this hospital is also 42 minutes away from our property.
Rome Memorial Hospital
1500 North James Street
In case of an emergency, this hospital is also 42 minutes away from our property.
For non-emergent health concerns, there is a WellNow Urgent Care in Rome. It is a 43 minute drive from the property.
WellNow Urgent Care
103 West Dominick Street
For non-emergent health concerns, there is a WellNow Urgent Care in Rome. It is a 43 minute drive from the property.
The nearest police department is in Boonville. You can contact the police department at: 315-943-2050
Boonville Police Department
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The nearest police department is in Boonville. You can contact the police department at: 315-943-2050