Knotty Pine Loft Guidebook

Erica & Andy
Erica & Andy
Knotty Pine Loft Guidebook

Local Swimming Hole

A natural stream, river, or waterfall area where local residents like to swim. A fun way to way to unwind after the day's activities. Caution: swim at your own risk. Local swimming areas do not have lifeguards on duty. Heavy rains can result in strong currents. Submerged rocks can cause injury.
Swimming above and below Jay falls (no lifeguard on duty). Turn right out of the driveway, drive 2 miles (approximately) and turn left onto “Covered Bridge Lane”. https://www.whitefaceregion.com/attractions/jay-covered-bridge-park
Jay Falls
49 Covered Bridge Ln
Swimming above and below Jay falls (no lifeguard on duty). Turn right out of the driveway, drive 2 miles (approximately) and turn left onto “Covered Bridge Lane”. https://www.whitefaceregion.com/attractions/jay-covered-bridge-park

Free Public Beaches With Lifeguards

Public beach with restrooms, children’s playground and barbeque/picnic tables (bring your own briquettes). Beach volleyball, canoe/kayak launch. Parking is free.
16 locals recommend
Wilmington Town Beach at Lake Everest
16 locals recommend
Public beach with restrooms, children’s playground and barbeque/picnic tables (bring your own briquettes). Beach volleyball, canoe/kayak launch. Parking is free.
Mirror Lake in downtown Lake Placid has a nice public beach with a lifeguard on duty, changing rooms, and a nearby children’s playground. Street parking is available, municipal parking within walking distance.
257 locals recommend
Lake Placid
257 locals recommend
Mirror Lake in downtown Lake Placid has a nice public beach with a lifeguard on duty, changing rooms, and a nearby children’s playground. Street parking is available, municipal parking within walking distance.

Sightseeing

This is where we take our friends when they visit! Drive to the top of Whiteface Mountain and see the entire Adirondack Range from 4,800 ft. elevation. Gift Shop and refreshments available at the Castle Café. https://lakeplacidolympicsites.com/todo/whiteface-veterans-memorial-highway/
16 locals recommend
Whiteface Memorial Highway
Whiteface Memorial Highway
16 locals recommend
This is where we take our friends when they visit! Drive to the top of Whiteface Mountain and see the entire Adirondack Range from 4,800 ft. elevation. Gift Shop and refreshments available at the Castle Café. https://lakeplacidolympicsites.com/todo/whiteface-veterans-memorial-highway/
Don’t want to drive to the top? Take the scenic Whiteface Cloudspin Gondola at the Ski resort* in Wilmington. At the top, take time to hike the alpine ski trails and see the full High Peaks range. *Inquire at ticket booth for passport to visit all Olympic sites during your stay. https://whiteface.com/todo/cloudsplitter-gondola-summer/
36 locals recommend
whiteface ski resort
5021 NY-86
36 locals recommend
Don’t want to drive to the top? Take the scenic Whiteface Cloudspin Gondola at the Ski resort* in Wilmington. At the top, take time to hike the alpine ski trails and see the full High Peaks range. *Inquire at ticket booth for passport to visit all Olympic sites during your stay. https://whiteface.com/todo/cloudsplitter-gondola-summer/
Family-friendly waterfall walk along Au Sable river with adjoining nature trails, gift shop, and dining. Admission: $13 adults, $10 children. https://highfallsgorge.com/
102 locals recommend
High Falls Gorge
4761 NY-86
102 locals recommend
Family-friendly waterfall walk along Au Sable river with adjoining nature trails, gift shop, and dining. Admission: $13 adults, $10 children. https://highfallsgorge.com/
Offers scenic waterfall walk plus rafting, tubing, ropes and rock climbing packages for the more adventurous. More information at www.ausablechasm.com
40 locals recommend
Ausable Chasm
40 locals recommend
Offers scenic waterfall walk plus rafting, tubing, ropes and rock climbing packages for the more adventurous. More information at www.ausablechasm.com

Local Attractions

See rescued wild animals up close, wildlife talks and events are scheduled, be sure to check the website in advance for times/admission. http://adirondackwildlife.org/
35 locals recommend
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehab Center
977 Springfield Rd
35 locals recommend
See rescued wild animals up close, wildlife talks and events are scheduled, be sure to check the website in advance for times/admission. http://adirondackwildlife.org/
working dairy farm with gift shop selling local products.
28 locals recommend
Sugar House Creamery
18 Sugar House Way
28 locals recommend
working dairy farm with gift shop selling local products.
Although they no longer offer tours due to COVID-19, the farm store remains open for online ordering and curbside pickup. www.asgaardfarm.com
15 locals recommend
Asgaard Farm & Dairy
74 Asgaard Way
15 locals recommend
Although they no longer offer tours due to COVID-19, the farm store remains open for online ordering and curbside pickup. www.asgaardfarm.com

Food scene

Good coffee, good breakfasts, simple lunch menu. Family-friendly. https://adkmountaincoffee.com/
48 locals recommend
Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe
8 Artos Way
48 locals recommend
Good coffee, good breakfasts, simple lunch menu. Family-friendly. https://adkmountaincoffee.com/
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Family-friendly, famous for blueberry pancakes and eat in or take-out pies. Currently only take-out orders and outdoor seating. https://www.noonmarkdiner.com/
30 locals recommend
Noon Mark Diner
1770 NY-73 Scenic
30 locals recommend
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Family-friendly, famous for blueberry pancakes and eat in or take-out pies. Currently only take-out orders and outdoor seating. https://www.noonmarkdiner.com/
Beer on tap, solid menu, offers take-out, theme nights, dine-in or on deck with a view. https://www.baxtermountaintavern.com/
36 locals recommend
Baxter Mountain Tavern
10050 NY-9N
36 locals recommend
Beer on tap, solid menu, offers take-out, theme nights, dine-in or on deck with a view. https://www.baxtermountaintavern.com/
Recently renamed to "Lance's Place Pizza Kitchen" - Decent Pizza, wings etc. Eat in or take out. https://www.facebook.com/Lances-Place-Pizza-Kitchen-141603531690/
16 locals recommend
Mad River Pizza
14224 Main St
16 locals recommend
Recently renamed to "Lance's Place Pizza Kitchen" - Decent Pizza, wings etc. Eat in or take out. https://www.facebook.com/Lances-Place-Pizza-Kitchen-141603531690/
Casual pub fare and beer on tap. https://www.pourmanstaphouse.com/
41 locals recommend
Pourman's Taphouse
8 Whiteface Memorial Hwy
41 locals recommend
Casual pub fare and beer on tap. https://www.pourmanstaphouse.com/
Informal pub fare on the riverbank, beer on tap, family friendly. https://hungrytrout.com/dining/r-f-mcdougalls-pub/
35 locals recommend
R.F McDougalls Pub
5239 NY-86
35 locals recommend
Informal pub fare on the riverbank, beer on tap, family friendly. https://hungrytrout.com/dining/r-f-mcdougalls-pub/
Nice place for a romantic lunch or dinner with a lake view, cocktails on the water. Outdoor deck seating available. Call ahead for seating. https://mirrorlakeinn.com/dining/the-view/
12 locals recommend
The View
77 Mirror Lake Dr
12 locals recommend
Nice place for a romantic lunch or dinner with a lake view, cocktails on the water. Outdoor deck seating available. Call ahead for seating. https://mirrorlakeinn.com/dining/the-view/