SUMMER FUN

FISHING 

            Fish for rainbow, brook, brown and lake trout, bass, pike, perch, pickerel, and salmon from a boat in the many lakes or try fly fishing in the many rivers.  Fishing licenses are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased at several places in town.   The boat launch is 3 blocks from the cottages.  If you want to keep your boat in the water overnight, you will need to dock it at the marina.  Schroon Lake (formerly Maypine) Marina is about half mile north on Rt. 9.  You can also rent a boat the marina.

HIKING

            There are numerous hiking trails in the Adirondacks of varying difficulty for the beginner (or the family with young ones) to the advanced backpacker.  All offer remarkable beauty that is characteristic to the area. 

There is as mountain biking trails for those who like to take the trails at a faster place.  Gore Mountain www.goremountian.com (1/2 hr drive) rents mountain bikes and offers a gondola to get you to the top in a hurry for an exciting ride down..

THE BEACH & MORE

            A quick stroll to the beautiful sand beach will give you a magnificent view of the mountains, while you swim in the waters of Schroon Lake.  The beach is free and there are lifeguards on duty.  They also offer inexpensive swimming lessons.  There are Adirondack chairs, restrooms & changing facilities, as well as a small playground.  Or maybe you want a little more adventure…rent a boat at Maypine Marina (half mile north on Rt. 9) and water ski, tube, or knee board (These can be rented too).  You can also rent a canoe, sailboat or kayak to soak in the scenery.

EATING

            There is a pizzeria, as well as several local restaurants and diners.  For a bit more upscale, try Terrios, Drakes, or the Clubhouse at the Word of Life Inn.

CULTURAL EVENTS

            Take in a musical at the Seagle Music Colony www.seaglemusiccolony.com.  Visit the Depot Theater, Hyde Collection, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, or the Lake Placid Sinfonietta,.  Make a date at the Lake George Dinner Theatres and Opera. 

OTHER FUN IN SCHROON LAKE www.schroonlake.org,

            Public tennis & basketball courts

             9 hole Golf course

PLACES TO VISIT & THINGS TO DO IN THE ADIRONDACKS

            Adirondack History Center Museum  www.adirondackmuseum.org

            Ausable Chasm  www.ausablechasm.com

            Crown Point Historic Site

            Natural Stone Bridges and Caves

            Fort Ticonderoga

            Fort William Henry

            Great Escape Amusement Park

            Lake Placid Olympic Sites

            Magic Forest

            Saratoga Horse Racing  www.SaratogaRacetrack.com

            Rodeos

            Riding Stables

            White-Water Rafting

            High Falls Gorge

            Scenic Mountain Drives

            Hot Air Balloon Flight

            Golf , www.SaratogaGolf.com , www.LakeGeorgeGolf.com

                Shopping   www.factoryoutletsoflakegeorge.com

A DAY TRIP: 

Approximate Driving Distance: 3.5-4 hours from New York City; 1.5 hours from Albany, NY; 3 hours from Syracuse, NY; 4 hours from Rochester, NY; 5.5 hours from Buffalo, NY; 2.5 hours from Montreal and 7 hours from Quebec City, Canada; 3.5 hours from Boston, MA.

FALL FROLICKING 

www.NYFallFoliage.com 

When the weather cools, Schroon Lake is still a wonderful place to be.  While the beach may be a bit chilly, many of the Summer Fun activities are still great to do in the fall…Fishing, Hiking, and Eating.

Here are a few things special to the fall:

            The Adirondack Marathon around Schroon Lake

            Adirondack Balloon Festival www.AdirondackBalloonFestival.com

            Apple picking

            Warrensburg Garage Sale “The World’s Largest” www.WarrensburgGarageSale.com

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