Willard House Guidebook
Skiing
The skiing/boarding is world class. Steep and challenging, with an excellent family area. It's not just for winter, either. The gondola runs during the summer. On the backside of the mountain, Memorial Highway offers incredible views of the valley, and takes you to a great lookout up top.
224 locals recommend
Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Memorial HighwayThe skiing/boarding is world class. Steep and challenging, with an excellent family area. It's not just for winter, either. The gondola runs during the summer. On the backside of the mountain, Memorial Highway offers incredible views of the valley, and takes you to a great lookout up top.
This is the best ski rental place in the area. And while it’s faster to get your skis tuned/waxed at the mountain, these guys are the best. They also have a great selection of skis and ski clothing for sale.
Lake Placid Ski & Board
2532 Main StThis is the best ski rental place in the area. And while it’s faster to get your skis tuned/waxed at the mountain, these guys are the best. They also have a great selection of skis and ski clothing for sale.
Biking/Hiking/Cross Country Skiing
A great local mountain biking/fat biking/cross country skiing. There are trails on both sides of the road. Follow Ante Up to the top for great views of Whiteface, then bomb down All In.
10 locals recommend
Hardy Road Trailhead
Hardy RoadA great local mountain biking/fat biking/cross country skiing. There are trails on both sides of the road. Follow Ante Up to the top for great views of Whiteface, then bomb down All In.
Cooper Kill Pond
good hiking trails around here.
Lower Wolfjaw Mountain
Mount Marcy
Rattlesnake Mountain
Hurricane Mountain
One of the best views for your hiking buck in the High Peaks.
This is the premier outdoor gear store in the area. They have excellent backcountry skiing setups, as well as all the climbing gear you forgot to include with your rack.
29 locals recommend
The Mountaineer
1866 NY-73 ScenicThis is the premier outdoor gear store in the area. They have excellent backcountry skiing setups, as well as all the climbing gear you forgot to include with your rack.
Food scene
Pourman's Taphouse
8 Whiteface Memorial HwyThe Hungry Trout Resort
5239 NY-86 ScenicGreat food. Eat overlooking a waterfall.
Rudy's Scar Bar + Grille
788 Springfield RoadGood pub food, friendly staff.
Best breakfast in the area, right next to the river.
48 locals recommend
Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe
8 Artos WayBest breakfast in the area, right next to the river.
Smoke Signals
2489 Main StTop Of The Park
2407 Main Stgreat tapas, great cocktails
Their fries shouldn't be this good. They always have a good beer selection, too. We usually get takeout, then take a quick hike to the lake to eat.
34 locals recommend
Dack Shack
2099 Saranac AveTheir fries shouldn't be this good. They always have a good beer selection, too. We usually get takeout, then take a quick hike to the lake to eat.
Forty Six
2837 NY-73I mean, read the reviews. This place is good.
Ice Jam Inn
12134 NY-9NGreat food overlooking the Ausable.
The best milk on earth. And you can meet the cows it comes from. They also make incredible cheese. Try the Dutch Knuckle.
28 locals recommend
Sugar House Creamery
18 Sugar House WayThe best milk on earth. And you can meet the cows it comes from. They also make incredible cheese. Try the Dutch Knuckle.
This goat farm makes great cheese, and is one of the most beautiful farms you’ll see. They also have a wide selection of meats.
15 locals recommend
Asgaard Farm & Dairy
74 Asgaard WayThis goat farm makes great cheese, and is one of the most beautiful farms you’ll see. They also have a wide selection of meats.
BLUE PEPPER FARM LLC
91 Hazen RdOur Friday movie night choice. And sometimes Tuesdays, too.
13 locals recommend
Fratelli Pizza Restaurant & Bar II
5762 New York 86Our Friday movie night choice. And sometimes Tuesdays, too.
Sightseeing
Saranac Lake
Lake Placid
The only covered bridge in the Adirondacks, and it’s about five minutes from the house. In the summers, this is a great place to dip in the water, too.
27 locals recommend
Jay Covered Bridge
The only covered bridge in the Adirondacks, and it’s about five minutes from the house. In the summers, this is a great place to dip in the water, too.
Art and culture
Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge
12198 Old Rte 9nLake Placid Center for the Arts
17 Algonquin DrThey have tons of events and movie showings.
Food shopping
This is where we usually go food shopping.
Hannaford Supermarket
45 Hadjis WayPrice Chopper
1930 Saranac AveThis place, a local institution, is perfect for last minute items or to grab some quick pasta. Their selection is surprisingly good. They also have a walk-in beer cave.
37 locals recommend
Little Super Market
2505 5794 NY-86This place, a local institution, is perfect for last minute items or to grab some quick pasta. Their selection is surprisingly good. They also have a walk-in beer cave.
This has the widest local selection of beer, as well as a small liquor store/wine shop.
North Pole General Store
5644 NY-86 ScenicThis has the widest local selection of beer, as well as a small liquor store/wine shop.
Swimming/Water sports
A great place to swim at the end of the day. Perfect place for standup paddle boarding and canoeing, too.
Town of Wilmington Beach
Not only is this place incredible just to visit, but it’s a great swimming hole, too.
6 locals recommend
The Flume Fall
Not only is this place incredible just to visit, but it’s a great swimming hole, too.
A brief hike will get you to a beautiful mountain pond with great swimming and better views.
9 locals recommend
Copperas Pond
A brief hike will get you to a beautiful mountain pond with great swimming and better views.