Welcome to Schroon Lake & The Adirondack Region!
Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains, Schroon Lake is a four-season community with a host of resort attractions, stunning natural beauty, and a long-standing reputation for the very best in North Woods hospitality!
The Adirondack Park consists of 6 million acres of gorgeous wilderness in northeastern New York state, with thousands of bodies of water, countless hiking trails, and mountains for all levels of hiking, skiing, and camping. We are just a short distance from the Pharaoh Mountain Wilderness, Hoffman Notch and the famed High Peaks and the Lake Placid Olympic region. In addition to our beautiful setting, Schroon Lake offers a number of local attractions, events, and activities that have been delighting visitors for generations:
- The waters of Schroon Lake offer seven miles of sparkling blue excitement! Swimming, water skiing, canoeing and sailing are a few of the water sports available for visitors. Our lakes, ponds and streams are clean and stocked with Lake Trout, Bass, Pike and Salmon. Fishing is a year-round sport here – Schroon Lake hosts one of the largest ice fishing derbies in the Adirondack region!
- Pick from a number of “dry land” sports activities, from golfing at the Schroon Municipal Golf Course amid beautiful surroundings, to hiking any of the 46 Adirondack peaks (or countless other mountains), biking the rural back roads, or enjoying a few sets of tennis on any of the 8 public courts available.
- Stroll through our quaint downtown and browse our locally owned gift shops and antique stores, restaurants, and even a movie theatre.
See why families continue to return here year after year! Our rich local and regional heritage is visible at the Adirondack Folk Festival, the Annual Arts and Crafts Fair, the Strawberry Festival, square dances, amazing concerts, plays and operas. Schroon Lake is the place to be on the 4th of July – with great music, food, a fun and exciting Parade and Extravaganza overlooking the lake. Nearby outdoor adventure companies, attractions, museums and regional events provide something for everyone to enjoy.
Nearby Attractions and Activities
Attractions
- Saratoga Springs (1 Hour) - A variety of attractions make Saratoga Springs a popular year-round city. Take in a concert at the outdoor amphitheatre SPAC where you can see touring bands, the ballet or the orchestra. During the summer, watch thoroughbred race horses race at the one of America's most historical settings, The Saratoga Race Track. Saratoga Springs also features a charming and unique downtown. Take a walk and discover shops, boutiques and wonderful dining experiences.
- Lake George (15 minutes) - Explore America's Queen of Lakes on a boat cruise or take in all the shopping you could want with a wide array of outlet stores. Lake George has it all, which has made it a top summer resort town for decades.
- Lake Placid (1 Hour) - Just an hour north is the Olympic village of Lake Placid in the mountains of the Adirondacks. Take a day and shop at Main Street and see the all the Olympic sites: Whiteface Mountain, Skating Arena, Ski Jumping Complex , and the Bobsled Track where you can take a exciting ride.
- Whitewater River Rafting - Spend a day whitewater rafting or tubing on the Hudson River.
- Adirondack Phantoms Hockey (AHL), Glens Fall, NY - Catch rising professional hockey stars at the Glens Falls Civic Center.
- Fort Ticonderoga (20 minutes) a National Historic Landmark that brings alive American history from the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War periods of the 18th century. www.fort-ticonderoga.org
- Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (1 hour) - Historic and replica ships, blacksmith shop, lighthouses, and 12 exhibit buildings let you step back in time to experience life along Lake Champlain. www.lcmm.org
- Natural Stone Bridge and Caves (10 minutes) Self or full guided tours of the largest marble cave entrance in the east the oldest rocks in North America. www.stonebridgeandcaves.com
- Adirondack Museum (45 minutes) Dedicated to regional history and the Adirondack wilderness. Events and exhibits explore Adirondack history and the ongoing relationship between people and the wilderness. www.adkmuseum.org
Activities
Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
- Garnet Hill – 54 km of trails (set tracks and skating lanes)
- Cunningham’s Ski Barn – 25 km of trails (set tracks)
- Gore Mountain – 32 km of trails
- Warren County Trails (Warrensburg) – 16 km of trails
Snowmobiling
- Over 200 miles of trails which are maintained and patrolled by three local snowmobile clubs. There is no fee to use this trail system.
Hiking
- Too many Hikes to list! Please ask during your stay and we can recommend a hike.
Golf
- Schroon Lake Municipal Golf Course
Antiquing
- Many great place to search out Antiques. Please ask us during your stay
Outdoor Ice Skating
- In town next to the tennis courts
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