Brittany's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Fireworks and all city activities are here in the summer. 5 min walking distance from my place
7 locals recommend
Crandall Park
Fire RoadFireworks and all city activities are here in the summer. 5 min walking distance from my place
If you take route 9 north about 10 minutes you’ll find Lake George. Cute town with shopping and many beaches
377 locals recommend
Lake George Bar Crawl
Canada StreetIf you take route 9 north about 10 minutes you’ll find Lake George. Cute town with shopping and many beaches
Adventure Family Fun Center
1079 U.S. 9Fun area with lots to do
Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Water park
89 Six Flags DriveVery easy mile hike follow the peace signs. It’s a 10 min walk to trailhead from here
7 locals recommend
Coles Woods
40 Parkview AveVery easy mile hike follow the peace signs. It’s a 10 min walk to trailhead from here
Easy mile or so hike that is flat and goes through butterfly territory. It is buggy and sometimes swampy so stick to the middle road in and out
Meadowbrook Preserve
306 Meadowbrook RoadEasy mile or so hike that is flat and goes through butterfly territory. It is buggy and sometimes swampy so stick to the middle road in and out
Nice easy hike — no more than 2 miles that goes through a wetlands area. I like to go to the right and down the large hill rather than go to the left and have to come around and walk up the large hill. It connects to Leon Bay
6 locals recommend
Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve
Hudson Pointe BoulevardNice easy hike — no more than 2 miles that goes through a wetlands area. I like to go to the right and down the large hill rather than go to the left and have to come around and walk up the large hill. It connects to Leon Bay
You have to have a car but this is where all the leaves are beautiful in Fall. This town is where you find the LOJ and access to all 46 Adirondack high peaks for serious hiking
20 locals recommend
Keene
You have to have a car but this is where all the leaves are beautiful in Fall. This town is where you find the LOJ and access to all 46 Adirondack high peaks for serious hiking
Town that is 20-25 mins by car away with great big parks and shopping
296 locals recommend
Saratoga Springs
Town that is 20-25 mins by car away with great big parks and shopping
Million Dollar Beach
One of many gorgeous beaches
Great swimming spot and a beautiful hike a quick drive away — Lake Bonita trailhead you can find by google
51 locals recommend
Moreau Lake State Park
605 Old Saratoga RdGreat swimming spot and a beautiful hike a quick drive away — Lake Bonita trailhead you can find by google
Great hike (2 miles up) very steep climb with switchbacks but rewarding views on top with great shelter for picnic. Can add on a few more miles at top to see waterfalls but don’t have to
14 locals recommend
Pilot Knob Trail Head
1195 Pilot Knob RdGreat hike (2 miles up) very steep climb with switchbacks but rewarding views on top with great shelter for picnic. Can add on a few more miles at top to see waterfalls but don’t have to
Traveler advice
What to pack
Bugs
We are near the Adirondack park and this part of NY gets very humid and buggy. I have some bug spray in the basket by the door you can use but I would always wear it hiking. Be wary of ticks and make sure to check yourselves if out hiking and shower as quickly as you can. If you find any on you in the house the easiest way to kill them is to flush them in the toilet (gross I know but ticks are bad news and pretty much everywhere in the Northeast).
Customs and culture
Neighbor is retired fire chief
Don’t worry if you see lots of police around— they all know my next door neighbor. They come to visit him a lot. Just know that if they are home they will be very focused on the fire pit. City law says we can only use it to Cook food— not recreational. They will call on you if you are not using it to cook food and I will not pay your fines for misuse. Please only use to cook. Avoid the trouble. Also be aware of high fire danger days (probably unlikely with how humid it is) — because then all fires are banned