Minutes from local ski centers West Mountain, Willard Mountain Hickory Hill
Ski Center and only 40 minutes north Gore Mountain of skiing and riding. The summit Elevation is 3600 feet with a 2100' vertical drop. Gore has 59 Alpine trails, including 6 glades; 13 cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails. The complex has 10 lifts; 1 Gondola, 2 Quads, 3 Doubles and a high speed Triple. 95% of the trails have snowmaking with 24 miles of trails the longest run is 2.9 miles. For information:
The Hyde Collection is one of the foremost fine arts museums in the nation, featuring European Old Masters and noted American artists as well as an important collection of Italian Renaissance and French 18th century antiques. This is one museum that you won’t want to miss. Located in Glens Falls, just 10 minutes from the Inn.
The Chapman Museum is a restored home from the Victorian period with galleries and rotating exhibitions on the history of the Southern Adirondack Region. The Delong House reflects the lives of two generations of the DeLong family from 1860-1910. The tour emphasizes the lives of the Victorian families, which often involved a great deal of work from cooking on a coal stove to the daily cleaning out of the chamber pots! Come learn what life was like before TV, video games and the internet!
Visit the Fort Ticonderoga National Historic Landmark and come away with a deeper understanding of American history from the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War periods of the 18th century The Fort is much more than a restored military fortress. Your visit will include rich and varied offerings including costumed interpreters, 30-minute guided tours, a world class museum, daily musket demonstrations, and self-guided tours of the Fort. Further information: www.fort-ticonderoga.org
With three operating cruise ships see the beauty of Lake George on a scenic shore line cruise. The docks are less then an hour from The Mansion. Further information: www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com
The beauty of the Green Mountains of Vermont are less then an hour from The B&B Inn. So, whether you are looking to tour the picturesque villages, ski the mighty slopes or shop till you drop at the Manchester Outlet Mall The B&B is a perfect jumping off point. For information:www.1-800-vermont.com
Close to many fine antique centers you can spend a day hunting for just that perfect piece. .The Adirondack area is a "shop-a-holics" paradise. Craft lovers will enjoy the areas abundant offering of unique craft shops and festivals. One of the most popular craft fairs is known as the LARAC Arts and Crafts Festival which takes place in mid June. Not to be discounted is Lake George Summer fest; Music, Arts and Crafts the last weekend in June and the Bolton Arts & Crafts show on July 4 weekend & the last weekend in August Bargain Hunters will delight in the 70+ factory outlet shops. The Lake George region is also host to the "World’s Largest Garage Sale" held in nearby Warrensburg - in order to visit all the garage sales in this town, you will need the whole weekend (Oct). Antique dealers out of New York City, have long known the area as a Mecca for bargains. Whether your passion is glassware, rare books, furniture, jewelry or linens, you will find it in the Adirondack region. Visit an antique shop, hit the garage sales or one of the many antique shows.
Twenty buildings on 32 acres of grounds and gardens, house exhibits on logging, boats and boating, mining, outdoor recreation, transportation, rustic furniture, and on-going programs and special events offer a variety of interesting activities for the whole family. For Information: www.adkmuseum.org
You can ride the tour boat through Champlain Canal Lock 5 which is one of the highest on the Champlain Canal System. The tour is located 20 minutes from the B&B Inn. For more information: www.canals.state.ny.us
Discovered in 1842 by Lester Howe, his underground cave is located about 45 - 60 minutes south of Saratoga. 156 feet below ground Howe Caverns features an 80 minute guided tour with underground boat ride. For further information: www.howecaverns.com
"This is a MUST SEE EVENT !! All balloon events are held weather permitting, In the afternoon, when the balloons don't fly, the festival has musical entertainment, travel exhibits, kite flying and aircraft displays." From just minutes away countless hot air balloons are launched mornings and evenings. Visible from our many decks, porches and patios, many of the balloons fly right over our property and give you a close encounter! It is one of the top 100 events in the country according to event goers of the American Bus Association! It is the ONLY reason, I would get up at 5am, so if you are looking for something GREAT to do this weekend... this is it.
Everybody looks forward to the fall because it means the time for apple picking has arrived! Apple pies, apple cakes, applesauce, apple picking. From September to October, at Hicks Orchards, the gates are open to unveil tree limbs loaded and bending from the weight of gigantically delicious apples In addition to apples, you’ll find wet and wonderful pears and plump, purple plums hanging heavy and full and kissed golden from the sun, just waiting for you to pick. After your done picking stop inside for apple cider and donuts! For more information:
www.lakegeorgenewyork.com/apple_picking.htm
The Skenesborough Museum tells the story of the origin of Whitehall
(originally called Skenesborough), dating back to 1759.
The Rogers Island Visitors Center opened to the
public on July 6, 2001. Exhibits at the Visitors Center tell the story of the
Fort Edward area, from the earliest Native Americans that lived here through the
Revolutionary War. Did you know that Fort Edward was the third largest city in
America when it was fully manned? Stop by to find out what two American cities
were larger than Fort Edward.
The Glens Falls region including Washington and Warren Saratoga Counties was chosen by "GOLF DIGEST" as the second-best golfing area in the nation that is 2nd out of 314 other areas in the nation!
There are dozens more to choose from within minutes of the Inn www.cityofglensfalls.com/aroundGF/golf_courses www.adkmountains.com/adkgolf.asp www.lakegeorgegolf.com/lake_george_golf_courses.htm
Enjoy the breathtaking Adirondack scenery as this scenic train
winds along the Hudson River to the picturesque train station at Riverside.
The Upper Hudson River Railroad operates seasonal 2-hour round
trip excursions along an 8.5-mile section of the former Adirondack Branch of the
D&H Railroad
You don't have to be a serious racing fan to love
the beauty and excitement of thoroughbred horse racing in Saratoga. There is no
place like it in the world. For over 130 years, some of the most heart stopping
horse races in history have been won - and lost - here. The five week
July/August meet is a summer festival, throughout all of Saratoga County. |
