Area Activities & Attractions
In the window of New York State's only Wilderness Canoe Region, four-seasons of Adirondack activities and attractions await just minutes from the Lake Clear Lodge. Find things to do just minutes from the Lodge in Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake.
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Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Welcome to New York State’s only wilderness canoe region, 18,000 acres of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing from trails on our 25 acres to back-woods excursions.
Paddling in the Adirondacks
Paddle on serene Lake Clear, or take one of thousands of paddling endeavors!
Road & Mountain Biking
The St. Regis Wilderness Region, 18,000 acres strong and home to 58 bodies of waters and endless mountains is a haven for cyclists – road and mountain – from the novice to the expert, from adults to children.
Birding in the Adirondacks
Our lake property faces west into the St. Regis Mountain Range, offering the most incredible sunsets anywhere in the world, filled with the songs of our resident loons and the flight of our neighboring bald eagle.
Fishing in the Adirondacks
Lake Clear has always been known as a fishing lake for all seasons, so much so that a lure is named after it: the Lake Clear Wobbler.
Hiking in the Adirondacks
We are in the midst of New York State's only Wilderness Canoe Region. From lakes, waters, and streams to berms and mountain ranges.
Snowmobiling
The new Adirondack Rail Trail, which can be joined directly from our property, connects us to the St. Regis Wilderness Area, Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake, and Lake Placid.
Mac's Canoe Livery & Outfitter
A family-operated livery and outfitter for all of your canoes and kayak rental needs. They also provide guided paddling trips, assist with self-guided options, and canoe and vehicle transportation.
Adirondack Fish Hatchery
Just a few miles down the road and originally built in 1885. It has a small Visitor Center, open April through November, with a huge viewing building of stocking tanks.
Paul Smith's College Activity Center
The recreation facilities at Paul Smith’s College are discounted for all Lodge guests: Pool, fitness center, dance room, large gymnasium, and rock wall.
Farmhouse Go Karts
Take part in the world of off-road Go Karts on a 52-acre farm! Fun for the family or the adventurer.
Tucker Farms Great Adirondack Corn Maze
A family favorite! Try to find all the game pieces to build your map and locate the way out.
Adirondack Carousel
A unique Adirondack attraction celebrating old fashioned fun for all ages through entertainment, art, and education.
Historic Saranac Lake
Built in 1894, The Saranac Laboratory was the first lab built in the U.S. for the research of tuberculosis. HSL painstakingly restored the building and opened it as a museum.
Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center
The PSC VIC is dedicated to fostering connections with nature by providing outdoor recreation opportunities, experiential education programs, and year-round art exhibitions.
SAIL Adirondacks
SAIL Adirondacks (SAILADKS) offers the region's only full-time crewed sailing experience on Upper and Lower Saranac Lake.
Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center
The Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center provides for the viewing of 3000-plus artifacts with an emphasis on the culture of the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy (Haudenosaunee).
Lake Placid Olympic Legacy Sites
The Lake Clear Lodge is 25 minutes away from the Olympic village of Lake Placid, host to the 1932 and 1980 Winter Games and ongoing winter and summer sporting events.
Adirondack Scenic Flights
You’ve never experienced the Adirondacks like this. Each 20-minute flight offers a unique perspective of this amazing park.
The Wild Center
Ignite an enduring passion for the Adirondacks where people and nature can thrive together and set an example for the world.
Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory
Dark skies, high elevation and a group of motivated amateur astronomers comprise the perfect formula for enhancing one of the Adirondack’s top attractions: The stars.
Experience Outdoors
“An experience you will harness for a lifetime.”
Downhill Skiing
If you are seeking to explore various ski mountains while you are here, there are opportunities from the Olympic ski center at Whiteface Mountain to the family fun Titus Mountain and Mount Pisgah.
Adirondack Museum
The Adirondack Museum's 121 acre campus features displays in 24 buildings and 40,000 square feet of exhibitions. There are lush grounds and sweeping views.
Onsite Experiences & Amenities
Looking for things to do?
Embark on a captivating journey of Adirondack Discovery with our exclusive onsite experiences, available to both our family of guests and the general public. If you're staying with us, step into a world of limitless possibilities, where additional amenities await amidst our sprawling 25-acre property.
Discover unique experiences
Savor a Taste of Germany Dinner or embark on a journey through the History of Food, experience Nutritional Energetics with Executive Chef Cathy Hohmeyer or take a romantic Lantern-lit Sleigh Ride.
Explore 25-acres of amenities
A private beach with majestic sunset view and swimming area, interpretive nature trails, canoes and kayaks, mountain bikes, cross-country skis, snowshoes, and so much more await.
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Insights About The Area
Check out our latest posts about area activities and attractions from our blog, Pathways.