From the shores of over 3,000 pristine lakes and ponds to the tippy-top of hundreds of diversely “Forever Wild” mountains, there is infinite enjoyment in being here at Antigua Resort on beautiful Lake George. Our resort activities and amenities offer total summer vacation fun sure to stir up those nostalgic summer memories of summer in the Adirondacks. (Not booked yet? Check Availability here!) These unique and fun Adirondack Park day trips are just a short distance from Antigua…
1. Natural Stone Bridge and Caves – Pottersville, NY
You will find this hidden gem just 23 miles north of Lake George in the quaint town of Pottersville NY. Explore amazing natural caves, waterfalls, and gorges on a guided or self-guided tour. Take your time trekking through this network of natural wonders as you discover the talent owed to Mother Nature! Let the kiddies dig for dinosaur fossils and experience gemstone mining first-hand! (27 miles from Antigua)
2. Seagle Music Colony – Schroon Lake, NY
The oldest vocal training program in the United States is located in Schroon Lake, NY, where for the past 98 summers, vacationers and residents alike have been able to enjoy the productions from students of this prestigious summer vocal program. This not-for-profit organization will thrill audiences again in summer 2014 with shows like Camelot, The Italian Girl in Algiers, West Side Story, and Susannah. (33 miles from Antigua)
3. North Creek Depot Museum – North Creek, NY
Located in North Creek NY, this restored 1872 railroad depot, was the exact location that Theodore Roosevelt learned after a hike up Mt. Marcy, that President McKinley had died of gunshot wounds and that he would be sworn in as the 26th president of the United States. A huge scale model diorama of the North Creek and Adirondack Railroad, along with exhibits and artifacts, map out the region’s transformation from a desolate wilderness, to a prestigious Adirondack vacation destination. (29 miles from Antigua)
4. The Wild Center – Tupper Lake, NY
Tupper Lake, NY, the geographic center of the Adirondacks, is home to The Wild Center, an innovative, 31-acre site created to teach people how to survive with the natural world. With fascinating exhibits like Planet Adirondack, Big Wolf Great Hall, The Adirondack Experiment, and Mother of Invention, this science-based center is designed to ignite new ways to look at the latest scientific discoveries. (92 miles from Antigua)
5. The Six Nations Indian Museum – Ochiota, NY
Located in the Northeastern Adirondack Mountains, this Native American museum, designed as a traditional Haudenosaunee bark house, houses over 3,000 artifacts and focuses on the culture of the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. Family-owned, the museum strives to educate visitors about the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, Tuscarora, along with all Native American cultures and their past, present, and future in the upstate NY region. Retreat into history with knowledgeable teachers, story-telling lectures, and amazing Native American relics! (109 miles from Antigua)
6. Old Forge Hardware Store – Old Forge, NY
With a slogan like, “The Adirondack’s Most General Store,” you just gotta’ check it out! With a history beginning at the turn of the 20th century, it saved remote northern Adirondack towns from having to order goods from Utica and then waiting for it to arrive by train. Today, the hardware store has grown to include Adirondack furniture, art supplies, clothing, gourmet foods, knitting supplies, fishing and camping supplies, and a great book selection! (88 miles from Antigua)
7. John Brown Farm – North Elba, NY
Just outside of Lake Placid, NY, John Brown Farm is a National Historic Landmark and New York Historic Site. It is the burial site John Brown, a well-known abolitionist and conductor of the Underground Railroad. Under Brown’s plan, he planned to establish the farm to relocate poor black men and offer them assistance. Unfortunately, Brown was hung in Virginia in 1859 for planning a campaign to liberate slaves. (78 miles from Antigua)
8. The Wilder Homestead – Malone, NY
A must see for “Little House on the Prairie” fans! This is the childhood home of Almonzo Wilder, the husband of Laura Ingalls Wilder and written extensively about in Wilder’s “Farmer Boy,” based on her husband’s childhood memories. An important piece of American history, the site exemplifies early homestead life in upstate NY and is an interactive educational center, museum, and working farm. (136 miles from Antigua)
9. The Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center – Wilmington, NY
This 50-acre rehabilitation center illustrates how animals and plants play a vital role in nature, and has animal enclosures, a pet timber wolf, and a one-mile educational trail suitable for the entire family, which also serves as a Public Fishing access trail. Educational birds under their care include several types of owls, hawks, and falcons. There is always something new going on at this fascinating learning center! (77 miles from Antigua)
10. Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course – Bolton Landing, NY
Just north of Lake George NY, this aerial adventure course is rated #1 in the country and is set amongst the trees in the spectacular Adirondack Mountains! It features ropes courses, wobbly bridges, climbing walls, and zip lines for a variety of different levels from Little Adventurers with no experience, to an Adult Extreme Course for the adventurer looking for a workout. Take in the beauty of the natural surroundings as you climb high into the natural tree awnings! (9 miles from Antigua)
We are just a gorgeous drive away from many points of interest in the Adirondacks! Check availability and rates, or call (518) 668-2556 today to book your Lake George vacation!