Say Yes to our Adirondack Adventures!

Set in the heart of the Adirondacks, our location offers guests unforgettable experiences. Are you wondering when is the best time to visit Upstate New York? Any Season!

We are perfectly located in the Adirondack Mountains

Get outside this winter

Skiier at Gore Mountain Ski Resort in the Adirondacks.
Skiing

It’s not too late to start planning your winter getaway, and Gore Mountain Ski Resort is the best place to hit the slopes in New York. Known for its old-time ambiance and modern amenities, it has the largest trail network in the state. This Adirondacks favorite has something for everyone, whether you’re into alpine skiing, snowboarding, or cross-country adventures.

Couple takes a break from hiking for a hot beverage during their weekend getaways from NYC.
Hiking

Explore the stunning natural beauty with a hike. Trails range from easy scenic walks to more challenging climbs. Buck Mountain offers a steeper ascent with sweeping summit views over the lake and winter landscape. For a gentler outing, Halfway Brook and Meadowbrook Preserve provide relaxed, peaceful routes through serene seasonal scenery. 

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Snow Tubing

West Mountain’s tubing park delivers fast, thrilling fun with 10 groomed lanes stretching up to 1,000 feet and a magic carpet lift that brings you right back to the top. After dark, the lanes glow for a festive evening tubing experience.

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Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling offers an exhilarating way to explore the region’s winter landscape, with miles of groomed trails maintained by the Northern Warren Trailblazers. Riders can glide through forests, open fields, and scenic overlooks for a fast-paced adventure right from the heart of the Adirondacks.

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Ice Fishing

Ice fishing offers a peaceful, scenic way to enjoy winter on the lake. Guests can settle into a cozy spot on the ice and try their luck catching local cold‑water species. Beginners should venture out on a guided trip where experts navigate you through the experience and provide all the equipment like Austin Charters and Lockhart Charter Fishing.

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Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing offers a quiet, immersive way to explore the winter woods, with trails suited to every pace. Dynamite Hill Recreation Area in Chestertown provides a network of marked routes perfect for snowshoeing, winding through Adirondack forest and offering gentle to moderate terrain for all experience levels.

We offer free snowshoes for guests.

Or Get Cozy

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Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail

The Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail was created to spotlight and support the incredible local makers of craft beer, wine, cider, and spirits in our region.

Whether you’re a beer enthusiast, wine lover, or curious about local distilleries, there’s something for everyone along the trail. As you explore, use the free digital passport to check in at participating locations and earn exclusive prizes!

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Massage & Tranquility Room

Enjoy a relaxing massage in your room to melt away your stress or spend some time napping in our Tranquility room with a weighted blanket after a hard day of hitting the slopes.

Call ahead to schedule a massage during your stay.

Relax by the fire at our upstate New York getaway.
Enjoy a warm fire

Enjoy a hot chocolate or stronger beverage by one of our several fireplaces on property both inside and out.