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for something to do in the Old Forge area? Here are some hints of
the many attractions and activities that you might want to try.
Year-Round
- Timber Lane Lodge is
located about half way between the villages of Old Forge and Inlet
where numerous shopping experiences await you.
- Fishing -Lake Trout, Tiger
Muskie,
Bass, Walleye, Pike, Perch and other species.
- Old Forge Art Center -
Special exhibits, events & works shops.
- Nearly every weekend some
special event is being held.
- The area offers the full
range of dining experiences from simple meals to gourmet dining.
Summer
- Hiking/climbing up Bald
Mountain (two different trails).
- Take a ride up the
McCauley Mountain chair lift.
- Enchanted Forest - Water Safari.
- White water rafting and
trips.
- Scenic Adirondack train rides.
- All types of water related
activities.
- Cruise the Fulton Chain on
sightseeing and dinner cruise boats.
- Ride the mailboat for this
once in a life time opportunity.
- Horseback riding.
- Mountain Bike trails to
explore.
- Scenic airplane rides are
a unique way to view the area.
- Numerous concerts are held
throughout the summer.
- Golf - TWO excellent
18-hole courses within 6 miles of Timber Lane Lodge.
- Visit the Adirondack
Museum at Blue Mountain Lake.
- Swimming, water skiing
and boating are always a lot of fun.
Winter
- Snowmobiling - Old Forge
is known as the "Snowmobile Capital of the East" due to
it's above average amounts of snow and 700 miles of groomed
snowmobile trails that are available.
- Cross country skiing.
- Down hill skiing (McCauley
Mountain is only a 10 minute drive).
- Ice skating.
Fall
- View the fall foliage -
the colors are always spectacular.
- After the Columbus Day
weekend, the level of the Fulton Chain of Lakes is usually lowered
over a several week period to minimize ice damage to docks and boat
houses. This offers a unique view of the lake and it's shorelines.
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