Adirondack Adventure Base Guidebook
Sightseeing
Our favorite climb. Has a restored fire tower with a 360 degree view. A must climb/see.
Azure Mountain Fire Tower
Our favorite climb. Has a restored fire tower with a 360 degree view. A must climb/see.
One of our favorite climbs. Only 10 minutes away.
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Saint Regis Mountain
One of our favorite climbs. Only 10 minutes away.
Want to paddle, reserve boats ahead of time during the summer to ensure having one when you get here.
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Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters
8 Church StreetWant to paddle, reserve boats ahead of time during the summer to ensure having one when you get here.
Some farmers/friends of ours make this every year. It's a must do! If you get lost, no worries, Tom or Steve will come find you.
THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE
104 Hobart RdSome farmers/friends of ours make this every year. It's a must do! If you get lost, no worries, Tom or Steve will come find you.
Beautiful swim spot. It is a local's favorite so please be super respectful and 'leave no trace'.
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Lake Clear Beach
Beautiful swim spot. It is a local's favorite so please be super respectful and 'leave no trace'.
City/town information
Want a day to do tourist things in a beautiful place? You'll definitely want to spend a bit of time in Lake Placid before you head back to your quiet basecamp.
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Lake Placid
Want a day to do tourist things in a beautiful place? You'll definitely want to spend a bit of time in Lake Placid before you head back to your quiet basecamp.
Neighborhoods
Want to visit a small town, one of the friendliest in the country? You'll want to spend some time wandering around Saranac Lake. A must do.
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Saranac Lake
Want to visit a small town, one of the friendliest in the country? You'll want to spend some time wandering around Saranac Lake. A must do.
Food scene
Great food, atmosphere & owners. One of our favorite restaurants. Make a reservation though, they fill up.
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Fiddlehead Bistro
33 BroadwayGreat food, atmosphere & owners. One of our favorite restaurants. Make a reservation though, they fill up.
A great tapas restaurant overlooking the lake in Lake Placid. Great food, beautiful presentation, and pick your DD, as the drinks are amazing. Say 'hi' to Bill (the owner) from us.
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Top Of The Park
2407 Main St A great tapas restaurant overlooking the lake in Lake Placid. Great food, beautiful presentation, and pick your DD, as the drinks are amazing. Say 'hi' to Bill (the owner) from us.
One of our favorite breakfast spots (although they serve all day). Great food, wonderful owners, nice friendly local feel.
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Blue Moon Café
55 Main StOne of our favorite breakfast spots (although they serve all day). Great food, wonderful owners, nice friendly local feel.
Hannaford Supermarket
45 Hadjis WayGreat place to get groceries.
ALDI
587 Lake Flower AveNeed to stock up? Located in Saranac Lake (25 minutes away).
Forgot a few things? Need ice? 15 minutes away from AAB, and the owner, Jon, is awesome.
Brighton Mini Mart
846 NY-86Forgot a few things? Need ice? 15 minutes away from AAB, and the owner, Jon, is awesome.
Consejos para los viajeros
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Want an amazing ADK experience designed just for your group?
If you book at Adirondack Adventure Base, with any of their lodging options, you will get an individualized experience specifically planned for what you and your group wish to do. Sheila, Bob & their team love to help guests have an amazing Adirondack experience. You'll get to see & do the things the locals do. And if you just want to relax, there are miles of trails, and unique places on the property to explore and experience. Some guests never even leave the Base. Contact us and we can help you select the adventures specific for your group.
Reserva antes de marcharte
Looking to paddle
We'll recommend some canoe outfitters ahead of time as you'll want to reserve a canoe/kayak in advance.