If you want to learn how to ruin peoples' plans and days, then come here…read more Booked a pontoon boat first thing in the morning at 9:00 am. Asked if any booking for the day, they said we were the first, and they gave us the option to pick the time and the boat. Our renting should have been started at 12:45 pm. We arrived at 12:30, and they told us that the boat was no anymore available because another group came before us and they were boarding our selected boat. I asked for the other one then... and they told us they didn't have the keys, and we should have wait until 1:30 pm... probably more. Or take a fish boat which I didn't want. In the end, I walked away, and my wife and I got to change plans, and of course, the day was already ruined. I hope they will refund me the money. Please, stay away if you don't want to have your day ruined, or if you still want a boat, then get them to sign a piece of paper that they will not give away your booking for someone less polite than you. (I saw the group who took or boat negotiating with them from the window of my bedroom at the lake house minutes before we got downstairs, BTW.) I hope this review helps as much as possible. Planning a weekend these days is not simple, and having people that ruin it with such superficiality, it's a shame.

We had a great time renting a pontoon boat and spending the afternoon on the water! This boathouse…read moreand the associated hotel are new so we walked by the night before we rented and talked to a friendly staff member. The rental process was easy online, as was the check-in, and the staff were all helpful and knowledgeable. The price was half that of comparable places at Lake Placid so this was a great value!

Excellent little museum in an appropriate location... the old train station. Great collection of…read morelocal lore covering everything from transportation to camping to the Olympics. This is a real gem. Don't miss it! There is a small admission charge, but worth supporting this noble effort to preserve the heritage of this lovely community

From the owner: The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society (the Society) is a membership organization created in…read more1948 for the purpose of documenting and preserving the history of the Village of Lake Placid and the Town of North Elba in New York State. In 1967, Francis and Louise Brewster, two patrons of the Society purchased the Train Station from the Penn Central Railroad Corporation, which had ceased both passenger and freight operations into Lake Placid. The Station was given to the Society to provide a permanent home for the organization as well as to create a museum.

If you are someone that loves history Fort Ticonderoga has a really impressive collection of…read moremilitary memorabilia and well preserved buildings. The entrance fee is $30 per person but includes access to all of the buildings and Mount Defiance (short drive). If you're not too into the military aspect you can just walk around and enjoy the beautiful views and immaculate grounds. The garden is stunning and they even have a small working farm with seeds and veggies for sale.

We had such a blast! The musket and cannon demonstrations were so fun. There was a lot for the kids…read moreto enjoy. Walking throughout the fort there were games for the kids to play, they tried writing with a qu'il, and were given small wool scraps to take home. We explored the gardens and the kids ran and got all of their energy out in those wide open spaces! There were beautiful apple trees and more buildings to explore. We didn't sign up to do the boat ride but that is available and is a great way to extend your stay at the fort! The staff was all incredibly friendly understanding of children's needs. We couldn't ask for more with a family day out at a historical site! It was such a joy to enjoy! The gift shop had so many gems it could be very easy to end up with super cool toys Tshirts and yummy treats. Drive out slow and be ready to pull over to read the informative stones on the way out. Worth it!! Don't forget to check out mount defiance after visiting (otherwise it's $10 a car to check out) and on your way there there is a park with a beautiful waterfall to look at.

Signed up for the Burlington history tour led by Gary. I've never been to Vermont and learned a lot…read moreabout the strategic importance of Burlington and Lake Champlain over many years. Saw beautiful architecture and heard stories about the city, its origins, and some interesting inhabitants. I always try to do tours in cities I visit and this one struck just the right note between facts and stories. Gary was also very encouraging of questions and participation and was able to answer everything we asked him. Don't worry if you don't see a scheduled tour on the day you are visiting because I simply emailed them and he quickly got back with availability! Really appreciate that flexibility. Definitely recommend!

I went on the Burlington History Tour last week with my three out-of-state sisters, and it was the…read morehighlight of our annual Sisters Week (which we spend in a different place every year). Gary is a local treasure -- knowledgeable, personable, everything you want in a guide. Great tour.

It's a wonderful place to visit, I saw people of all ages here to enjoy the beauty of this area…read more Just a note that they do not let anyone in even to park, before their posted hours. The entry works pretty smoothly though, and since we had prepaid tickets, they were able to look us up, give us a map and we were parked quickly. I was there specifically for the Thomas Dambo exhibit. He is a Danish sculpture artist known for his giant trolls made out of recycled wood. Each troll is unique and has a name and purpose....to save the Humans and teach them about sustainability. The trails are beautiful in the woods and clearly marked. There was a beautiful section of the forest where an original piece of music was being played from 24 speakers as you followed the trail. An enchanting small lake filled with water lilies was out the back door of the main building. They have a small cafeteria and a nice gift shop.The building was full of interesting exhibits, including a tank with otters.

I had a wonderful time here with a friend recently. Even adults an enjoy the experience! Here are…read moresome highlights: 1. The otters! They were so active and playful, I could have watched them for hours. 2. Daily critter encounters - not sure what it's called exactly, but they have multiple opportunities throughout the day to hear a presentation and see an animal up close. On our visit we got to see the Kestrel. The presentation was quite interested. The small theater area is quite nice. 3. The Wild Walk is so nice and accessible! The interactive opportunities along the walk are great as well. 4. Lots and Lots of things to look at and explore inside and outside. Many trails. Tons of artifacts. The Troll exhibit was so cool. You really could spend an entire day here and still not do everything. 5. Lastly - THE GIFT SHOP. Seriously? I'm in love. So many wonderful, beautiful things. I had to keep myself from spending money this trip, but OH! Be still my nerdy nature-loving heart! Definitely make this a part of your next ADK adventure.

If you looking for a way to see Burlington from a different angle, this is it! Our friends loaded…read moreup a spectacular wine and app basket and we had a very relaxing and informative spin around the lakefront. They provide all the dishware and glassware you'll need too. The boat was very comfortable and perfect for our purposes.

Captain Mathias was wonderful! This was the highlight of our trip to Vermont. The boat tour was…read morecomfortable, beautiful, and interesting.

It's hard to choose one star (one word: LAME) or two stars (two words: TOURIST TRAP). For $24 you…read moreget to sit on a rock-hard seat with no leg room for two hours, while a stifling bus with no suspension lurches and bounces around Burlington. Take that selfie beside the vehicle. It's tricked put to look like a trolley - sort of. Don't try to take pictures out the windows, though: they're grimy. While you endure the ride, you'll get to listen to "Wilbur," the recorded voice of an actor bravely attempting to sound like Vermont. Wilbur takes his cues from GPS, but the timing is off - it's hard to match what you see with what Wilbur is yawling about. The narrative has no central strand to it: just a bunch of names of people who built or lived in this house or that, with very little sense of how the town began or became what it is. Next time you go to Burlington, check out some of the really cool other places to go and things to do.

Easy little hike to the tower and the payoff is nice and peaceful. Great for kids and dogs.read more

Cool little park with an easy walk/hike up to the historic Ethan Allen Tower. It's pretty easy to…read moreget up to the top of the tower and has a great view once you're there!