You don't want to miss this , even if u r staying in lake George .. loveeee the serenity and…read morecalmness in mirror lake .. wish we stayed back a night ... the whole town is so relaxed .. it's a lil expensive though ... parking is a mess here and that's why the 4 rating.. if not it would be a five out of five :) Wait for the sunset and then the magic starts .. clouds and reflections are breathtaking during sunset .. it truly looks like a mirror . Love this place and will visit back again .. 4/5

This is the main attraction and center of Lake Placid. I came in November so the lake wasn't frozen…read moreover yet. If you come when it's frozen, you can ice skate or tobagganing ($5 for kids and double the cost for adults). They have a 30 foot ramp/chute that tobaggans can go on. It looks scary to me but I am sure it's fun for those adrenaline junkies and brave tobagganers. In the summer you can canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddle-board. Ironman competitions take place here too. There are fun ducks and seagulls to look at around the lake. It was more boring during the time that I came since it was too late for summer lake activities and too early for winter lake activities.

Mountain Bikers out there, you're so gonna love these babies!!…read more First, full disclosure, we're not mountain bikers, we're more the hiking type. However, after walking some of these trails today, we're pretty sure Mountain bikers in particular will love them! Currently there are 7 trails to choose from with 3 levels of difficulty. The trails are a multi-purpose landmark for the New York State DEC and are open to mountain biking, hiking, trail running, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and pretty much whatever else you can do without the use of a motor vehicle. The trail we hiked had many cool twists and turns that flowed through a beautiful open forest habitat. Very different from any of the other areas we've hiked in the last week, so if you're in the area give Beaver Brook trails a try. We think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Special Note: The tract network was built, and is maintained, almost entirely by volunteers. So, please be respectful of their work and other users as you enjoy these trails. List of the current trails and level of effort: Trail 1 - Double Time is 0.6 mile long and is Ranked Easy Trail 2 - Make Believe is 0.8 mile long and is Ranked Easy Trail 3 - Twisted Pine is 0.3 mile long and is Ranked Hard Trail 4 - Safe Bet is 0.4 mile long and is Ranked Moderate Trail 5 - Good Luck is 0.9 mile long and is Ranked Hard Trail 6 - Coniferous is 0.6 mile long and is Ranked Easy Trail 7 - All-In is 3.0 miles long and ranked Hard

This place is a bust. There is nothing here other than a couple of farm animals. Nothing like the…read morewebsite. It's run down and outdated, empty enclosures everywhere. This could have maybe been something cool 10-20 years ago, but now it's just a dying business. We were all disappointed. Please don't bother with this place.

We went without checking reviews, we wish that we would have because it is nothing like you see in…read morethe pamphlet that we found . In the pamphlet you are very much deceived , you see so many animals that have supposedly been rescued and live here . We were greeted by a kindly gentlemen and he told us about birds and some goats, a bird that was magpie and bluejay mixed and a few other animals. After we entered through a door into the refuge we were told there are no mammals, we continued to listen and soon we're told a story of birds and evolution , this guy made an effort to make CHRISTIANS look stupid for believing that God created these creatures. Needless to say we saw chickens, a goose, some guinea pigs, a falcon , three goats , a turtle , and a snake. This guy shouldn't be able to deceive people , the pamphlets should be removed from public places and people should not be led astray. False advertising should be against the law.

If you enjoy nature, are physically strong and love challenges, this trail is for you…read more Free parking at the trail head. The trail is not well maintained. Restroom is only available at the trail head. There are signs at the beginning but signs are missing at the latter part of the trail. So we rely on the ribbons marked by other hikers to find our way. It takes us 3.5 hours to hike up to the Whiteface Mountain parking lot given we are pretty active. The last section of hike requires walking on a very narrow path on the edge of a cliff without any barrier. It is a challenge to me because I have acrophobia. However, the scenes near the top of the mountain area beautiful and totally worth of all the effort. Be prepared the hike going down will take another 2.5 hours according to other hikers. We decided to run along the highway which is 12KM which took us 1.5 hours.

This is a great little hike from the Whiteface Mountain ski resort parking lot. Not overly stentors…read morebut lots of awesome falls, both big and small. Expect a couple hours if you have kids that like to play in the water like mine did.

Love Whiteface and I highly recommend this drive…read more I've done it many times. Make sure you check the weather before you go up. If it's cloudy or rainy you won't see much. I've gone up in rainstorms, and it's cool but there isn't much visibility. You can take the elevator to the summit, or you can walk up the boulders and stairs. These have gotten very slippery; a few people fell when I was there the last time. Be careful. I highly recommend coming here if you're nearby. They charge $25 per car, and there is a military discount available too.

What a gorgeous place. We were there the last weekend of the season and everything was covered with…read morethick snow like frost

I was trying to find a review of whiteface mountain on Yelp, but instead, I found a review of a ski…read moreresort with the same name so don't get confused... it's a review of Whiteface Mountain... Overlooking Lake Placid is one of the tallest peaks in New York State, and one of its most prominent ski destinations - Whiteface Mountain. One of the main hubs of activity, no matter the season. It is located in the NY town of Wilmington, about 13 miles outside of Lake Placid. Standing proudly at 4,867 feet, this natural wonder is the 5th tallest mountain in the whole New York state. With a bevy of trails, this mountain is a prime spot for riding, skiing, and hiking. Even better, the views from this mountain are to die for. There are multiple ways to view and reach the top of Whiteface Mountain, including the Veteran's Memorial Highway, Gondola rides, and hiking. The mountain has 90 trails, with more than 22 miles of skiing and riding. The longest run is the Wilmington Trail, which is just over two miles. Fact: It was home to the six alpine ski events in the 1980 Winter Olympics. The summit of Whiteface offers 360-degree views that span as far as Canada and Vermont on clear days. if you are taking Veteran's Memorial Highway - It's $20 /PP fee. This scenic drive winds its way up the mountain giving way to some spectacular photo ops along the way - including a castle. From the castle, it's a 20-minute hike to the peak of Whiteface Mountain, We took the highway, it's a very easy drive plus we wanted to visit the Summit Weather Observatory, and there is a lift to reach to summit, where you have seen the lift to reach the summit? I have never seen a lift installed in the mountain like this. Lift is for 5 persons only at a time, and takes almost 30-40 secs to reach the top. it is equal to a 24-floor building. Also, the gondola is more fun in winter, in summer it will take you to just an overlook spot, I would suggest coming via highway. In fact, from the summit, you can see this gondola point, it's higher than the gondola point. (just make sure while coming down, use low gears- typical suggestion- but it's important) Parking: ample parking spot, one staff will stop you, provides useful info and tell you how/where to park. One food truck was there serving typical fries, sandwiches, and burgers. Restroom & Git shop - is there too...!!

The food is terrible and expensive paid $104 for a lift ticket and only one lift was open and it's…read morecalled iceface for a reason.

This lovely park overlooks the Ausable River where it crosses NY-86. The park is next to the…read moreWhiteface Mountain Regional Visitors Bureau. You'll find sculptures scattered about and of course, the dam. Picnic tables, benches and a covered gazebo. Fishing is allowed here. It's an impressive spot and I enjoyed the view as well as the peace of the water falling. [Review 1603 of 2024 - 517 in New York - 22626 overall]

Had a great time with Jon and Todd as our guide. They explained everything and helped my two boys…read morelearn more about fly fishing. This was our first ever guided fly fishing trip and it was worth it. I think my boys will continue to learn and fly fish some more. Thanks for the all the information and memories.

From the owner: Grateful for 13 Amazing Fly-Fishing Seasons…read more After 13 incredible fly-fishing seasons, I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for the cherished moments spent at AuSable River Two Fly Shop. As we transition to an online platform, we aim to gradually sell off existing inventory while continuing to provide valuable information on watersheds via our website. We've also added a guide referral page for your convenience.

Upon arrival, the heat was not on in our room (March - 30+/- degrees outside), it was 59 degrees…read moreinside. We turned up the thermostat and when we were back that evening, it was warm. We discovered by unplugging an alarm clock that was going off around 2:00 a.m. that the light in that plug had electrical tape all around the end of it with wires poking out. We unplugged that too. We woke to 62 degrees in the room although the thermostat was set on 69 degrees. The outlet on that wall wouldn't work in the morning, although it worked the night before. We had to move the coffee pot to the opposite wall to use it. We packed up and left around 9:00 and our room was already unlocked (it was a code to get into the room). I left a note on the desk but haven't heard back from the motel.

Skiing Whiteface and Gore at the end of the season this was as convenient as it gets being 3…read moreminutes down the street, room was very nice and cozy I slept like a rock after skiing for the day My only minor complaint was the check in process I had driven 6 1/2 hours and skied another 7 hours and I was EXHAUSTED! I walked into to the front desk building and was so tired that I didn't see that TV above the customer service desk with the self check in instructions, and I stood there for solid 15 minutes waiting for a employee to comeback and check me in and eventually noticed the TV instructions oops....... Oh well