Attractions & Things To Do

Looking 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 & workshops.
• 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.

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.

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.