ADK Oasis Guidebook
ADK Oasis Guidebook
We have compiled some helpful information about the area for your to ADK Oasis. Please don’t hesitate to contact your hosts if you have any questions not answered here.
The Crux (Champlain Valley Climbing Center)
56 Rogers RdLimited summer hours
Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness
2885 Essex - Charlotte FerryGet a massage or take a yoga class
Hike a variety of trails throughout the Champlain Valley, managing by CATS
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Champlain Area Trails
6482 Main StHike a variety of trails throughout the Champlain Valley, managing by CATS
Willsboro Bay Boat Launch
Boat Launch RoadWillsboro Bay Marina, Inc
25 Klein WayEssex Marina
2272 Lake Shore RdOpen year round. Call for reservations
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Essex Inn on the Adirondack Coast
2297 Lake Shore RdOpen year round. Call for reservations
Chez Lin & Rays Restaurant
2270 Lake Shore RdEssex Ice Cream Cafe
2314 Lake Shore Rdby the ferry dock – simple food with a great water view
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The Old Dock Restaurant
2752 Essex - Charlotte Ferryby the ferry dock – simple food with a great water view
Pink Pig
2750 Essex - Charlotte FerryAntique store and Cafe - open year round
Take the ferry across Lake Champlain. This is the closest crossing to ADK Oasis. Make sure to check the schedule for current hours!
Ferries.com
Essex - Charlotte Ferry
Essex - Charlotte FerryTake the ferry across Lake Champlain. This is the closest crossing to ADK Oasis. Make sure to check the schedule for current hours!
Ferries.com
Arts and community center for concerts, lectures, dances, children’s events, stand-up comedy, and home to the Champlain Valley Film Society, who show award winning current films in a friendly, community atmosphere – often with directors at the venue speaking about the films (all year but
summer). Check their website or essexonlakechamplain.com site for current events.
Whallonsburg Grange Hall
1610 NY-22Arts and community center for concerts, lectures, dances, children’s events, stand-up comedy, and home to the Champlain Valley Film Society, who show award winning current films in a friendly, community atmosphere – often with directors at the venue speaking about the films (all year but
summer). Check their website or essexonlakechamplain.com site for current events.
Adirondack Art Association
2310 Essex - Charlotte FerryAusable Chasm
walk, museum and tubing down the river
Thursday-Saturday evening in summers with farm food trucks, local bands, and outdoor enjoyment of beer and hand-crafted soft drinks – great fun for the whole family (even dogs).
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Ausable Brewing Company
765 Mace Chasm RdThursday-Saturday evening in summers with farm food trucks, local bands, and outdoor enjoyment of beer and hand-crafted soft drinks – great fun for the whole family (even dogs).
Essex Farm CSA
2503 NY-22Has a farm stand
REBER ROCK FARM
1693 Jersey StHas a farm stand
Full and By Farm
319 Leaning RdDepot Theatre
6705 Main StFantastic summer Actor’s Equity theater
Ledge Hill Brewing Company
92 Main StWestport Hotel & Tavern
6691 Main StRestaurant open year round
farm to table restaurant run by an award winning documentary producer and his wife and a local doctor- a local favorite- open year-round
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The Deer's Head Inn
7552 Courtfarm to table restaurant run by an award winning documentary producer and his wife and a local doctor- a local favorite- open year-round
Restaurant: fantastic farm-to-table food on the water with fabulous views (especially sunsets)
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Westport Yacht Club
44 Old Arsenal RdRestaurant: fantastic farm-to-table food on the water with fabulous views (especially sunsets)
Willsboro Golf Course
140 Point RdWestport Golf
47 Country Club Drpublic, beautiful golf course and dining
Summer outdoor concerts and plays, while you picnic on the lawn; and out-door skating in the winter
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Ballard Park
6466 Main StSummer outdoor concerts and plays, while you picnic on the lawn; and out-door skating in the winter
Adirondack History Museum
7590 Court StADK History Museum
Public Golf course
Dine or shop
Public paddle tennis and tennis courts
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Elizabethtown
ADK History Museum
Public Golf course
Dine or shop
Public paddle tennis and tennis courts
Ride the ferry to Vermont
Explore the Split Rock Wilderness
Shop or dine or hike a local trail (CATS-Champlain Area Trails)
Get a massage or take a yoga class (Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness)
Town is on Historic Register- many preserved historic buildings to view
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Essex
Ride the ferry to Vermont
Explore the Split Rock Wilderness
Shop or dine or hike a local trail (CATS-Champlain Area Trails)
Get a massage or take a yoga class (Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness)
Town is on Historic Register- many preserved historic buildings to view
Whiteface Mountain downhill skiing (Olympic mountain)
Cascade /Mt. Van Hoevenberg cross country ski center
Bobsled rides
(summer on wheels – winter on ice – on the bottom half of the Olympic course – not for the faint of heart!- height restrictions)
Tubing down the ski jump (snow in winter, faux-grass in summer- age restrictions)
Ice skating on the Olympic outdoor oval
Ice skating competitions and Ice hockey in Olympic Arena
Ski jumping and racing competitions in winter
Summer ski jumping practicing into a pool (quite fun to see)
Museum at the Top of the ski lift (great views and photo-ops.)
Iron man and other fitness competitions
Paddle Mirror Lake in summer
Take dog sled rides on Mirror Lake in winter
Enjoy many restaurants and shops, spas and museums.
Movie Theater in town center
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Lake Placid
Whiteface Mountain downhill skiing (Olympic mountain)
Cascade /Mt. Van Hoevenberg cross country ski center
Bobsled rides
(summer on wheels – winter on ice – on the bottom half of the Olympic course – not for the faint of heart!- height restrictions)
Tubing down the ski jump (snow in winter, faux-grass in summer- age restrictions)
Ice skating on the Olympic outdoor oval
Ice skating competitions and Ice hockey in Olympic Arena
Ski jumping and racing competitions in winter
Summer ski jumping practicing into a pool (quite fun to see)
Museum at the Top of the ski lift (great views and photo-ops.)
Iron man and other fitness competitions
Paddle Mirror Lake in summer
Take dog sled rides on Mirror Lake in winter
Enjoy many restaurants and shops, spas and museums.
Movie Theater in town center
Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex
5486 Cascade RdCascade X-C Ski Center
4833 Cascade RdMt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center
220 Bobsled Run LnLake Champlain
Paddle Mirror Lake in summer
Take dog sled rides on Mirror Lake in winter
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Mirror Lake
77 Mirror Lake DrPaddle Mirror Lake in summer
Take dog sled rides on Mirror Lake in winter
Wadhams Free Library
763 NY-22Public Library with regular lectures by locals (always good)
fantastic meals & baked goods – community pizza night on Friday evenings – beer provided as well
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Dogwood Bread Company
2574 County Rte 10fantastic meals & baked goods – community pizza night on Friday evenings – beer provided as well
concerts and other arts performances
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Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
153 Main Stconcerts and other arts performances
North Country Food Co-Op
25 Bridge Stsmall grocery store with healthy products
North Country Creamery
931 Mace Chasm RdThe Strand Theater
(classes, live performances, films, educational lectures ,etc.)
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
(concerts and other arts performances)
North Country Co-op
(small grocery store with healthy products)
Golf courses
Marinas
Fishing, boating, and wildlife tours
Plattsburgh State Beach
The Champlain Wine Company
Oval Craft Brewing
Stone Ledge Sculpture Garden
Movie Theaters
SUNY Plattsburgh University
Many shops and dining options
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Plattsburgh
The Strand Theater
(classes, live performances, films, educational lectures ,etc.)
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
(concerts and other arts performances)
North Country Co-op
(small grocery store with healthy products)
Golf courses
Marinas
Fishing, boating, and wildlife tours
Plattsburgh State Beach
The Champlain Wine Company
Oval Craft Brewing
Stone Ledge Sculpture Garden
Movie Theaters
SUNY Plattsburgh University
Many shops and dining options
OVAL Craft Brewing
111 Ohio AveShelburne Museum
Shelburne Museumnot to be missed
milk a cow, pet baby animals, hold a chicken, and sample award winning cheese at the site of its creation
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Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor Roadmilk a cow, pet baby animals, hold a chicken, and sample award winning cheese at the site of its creation
Vermont Teddy Bear Factory station
6655 Shelburne RdShelburne Vineyard
6308 Shelburne RdTry a wine tasting
Shelburne Orchards
216 Orchard Rdpick apples, buy yummy apple creations
Take a chocolate tour
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I-Store ye-Factore ye-Chocolates ye-Lake Champlain
750 Pine StTake a chocolate tour
aquarium and science museum on Burlington waterfront
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ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College Staquarium and science museum on Burlington waterfront
Burlington Farmers Market
180 Pine StBurlington Bike Path
1 Main StStroll or ride on the trails of the Burlington Waterfront Park
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Waterfront Park
10 College StStroll or ride on the trails of the Burlington Waterfront Park
Ethan Allen Homestead Museum
1 Ethan Allen HomesteadShelburne Museum (not to be missed)
Shelburne Farm (milk a cow, pet baby animals, hold a chicken, and sample award winning cheese at the site of its creation)
Shelburne Apple orchard (pick apples, buy yummy apple creations)
Teddy Bear Factory
Lake Champlain Chocolate Tour
Echo (aquarium and science museum on Burlington waterfront)
Wine Tasting at Shelburne Vinyard
Taste and tour at multiple Breweries
Burlington Farmer’s Market (Saturdays)
Burlington Bike Path
Stroll or ride on the trails of the Burlington Waterfront Park
Historic tours, boat tours, farm tours
Ethan Allen Homestead
University of Vermont
Many shops and dining options
(especially on Church Street Market – a pedestrian street loaded with interesting stores and dining options)
Many festivals – art, jazz, and beer tasting, etc.
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Vermont
Shelburne Museum (not to be missed)
Shelburne Farm (milk a cow, pet baby animals, hold a chicken, and sample award winning cheese at the site of its creation)
Shelburne Apple orchard (pick apples, buy yummy apple creations)
Teddy Bear Factory
Lake Champlain Chocolate Tour
Echo (aquarium and science museum on Burlington waterfront)
Wine Tasting at Shelburne Vinyard
Taste and tour at multiple Breweries
Burlington Farmer’s Market (Saturdays)
Burlington Bike Path
Stroll or ride on the trails of the Burlington Waterfront Park
Historic tours, boat tours, farm tours
Ethan Allen Homestead
University of Vermont
Many shops and dining options
(especially on Church Street Market – a pedestrian street loaded with interesting stores and dining options)
Many festivals – art, jazz, and beer tasting, etc.
The local residents use mainly three nearby airports:
Burlington
(1 hour drive east and north– ½ hour on the ferry) –check the ferry schedule.
Albany (2 hour drive south)
Montreal (two hour drive north – the city is closer) – don’t forget your passport and to allow time for border crossing.
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Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Boulevard Roméo Vachon Nord (Arrivées)The local residents use mainly three nearby airports:
Burlington
(1 hour drive east and north– ½ hour on the ferry) –check the ferry schedule.
Albany (2 hour drive south)
Montreal (two hour drive north – the city is closer) – don’t forget your passport and to allow time for border crossing.
The local residents use mainly three nearby airports:
Burlington
(1 hour drive east and north– ½ hour on the ferry) –check the ferry schedule.
Albany (2 hour drive south)
Montreal (two hour drive north – the city is closer) – don’t forget your passport and to allow time for border crossing.
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I-Albany International Airport
The local residents use mainly three nearby airports:
Burlington
(1 hour drive east and north– ½ hour on the ferry) –check the ferry schedule.
Albany (2 hour drive south)
Montreal (two hour drive north – the city is closer) – don’t forget your passport and to allow time for border crossing.
The local residents use mainly three nearby airports:
Burlington
(1 hour drive east and north– ½ hour on the ferry) –check the ferry schedule.
Albany (2 hour drive south)
Montreal (two hour drive north – the city is closer) – don’t forget your passport and to allow time for border crossing.
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Burlington International Airport
1200 Airport DrThe local residents use mainly three nearby airports:
Burlington
(1 hour drive east and north– ½ hour on the ferry) –check the ferry schedule.
Albany (2 hour drive south)
Montreal (two hour drive north – the city is closer) – don’t forget your passport and to allow time for border crossing.
The Upper Deck
20 Klein WayRestaurant at the Willsboro Marina
Turtle Island Cafe
3790 Main StOpen Year Round
Galley Restaurant & Bar
20 Washington St Elong-time local favorite with weekend live music
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Irises Cafe & Wine Bar
20-22 City Hall Pllong-time local favorite with weekend live music
Twisted Carrot
82 Margaret Stnew on the scene – fresh and delicious
Latitude 44 Bistro
5131 U.S. AveThe Green Room
9 Bridge Stfarm-to-table Mexican – family friendly
Seasonal. Pricy but lovely, and all fresh food from their farm- reservations required – fantastic views of the Adirondacks
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The Inn at Shelburne Farms
1611 Inn RdSeasonal. Pricy but lovely, and all fresh food from their farm- reservations required – fantastic views of the Adirondacks
Rustic Roots
195 Falls Rdinviting casual café
Bearded Frog
5247 Shelburne Rdhigh-end, creative but pricey
Barkeaters
97 Falls Rdbistro
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
160 Bank St
Leunig's Bistro
115 Church Stlocal and tourist favorite – French
A Single Pebble
133 Bank Sthigh-end creative Chinese
Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry Stpricey but delicious and creative
Trattoria Delia
152 St Paul Stcozy Italian
Closest Gas Station to ADK Oasis. Also has butcher counter, sandwich counter, and bakery. The meat and poultry are fresh and baked goods are quite good and made on site each morning.
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VILLAGE MEAT MARKET
3609 Lake Shore RdClosest Gas Station to ADK Oasis. Also has butcher counter, sandwich counter, and bakery. The meat and poultry are fresh and baked goods are quite good and made on site each morning.
Byrd's Country Store
3953 NY-22Another gas station. Also has simple food. Pizza.
(From ADK Oasis: turn left from the driveway, right at blinking light in Essex to the next intersection – right and an immediate left). Hub on the Hill has a unique and delicious selection of food from our local farms (some raw, some pre-cooked). There you’ll find local dairy, veggies, honey, maple syrup, oils, granola, cookies, eggs, and other locally made edibles and non-edibles by nearby artisans (wood products, jewelry, dish towels and the like).
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Hub on the Hill
545 Middle Rd(From ADK Oasis: turn left from the driveway, right at blinking light in Essex to the next intersection – right and an immediate left). Hub on the Hill has a unique and delicious selection of food from our local farms (some raw, some pre-cooked). There you’ll find local dairy, veggies, honey, maple syrup, oils, granola, cookies, eggs, and other locally made edibles and non-edibles by nearby artisans (wood products, jewelry, dish towels and the like).
Healthy Living Market and Cafe
222 Dorset StCity Market/Onion River Co-op
82 S Winooski Ave1812 Homestead
4403 NY-22North Star Underground Railroad Museum
1131 Mace Chasm RdWestport Heritage House
6459 Main Stabout 90 Minutes from ADK Oasis. (worth the drive – fantastic for the whole family)
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I-Wild Center
45 Museum Drabout 90 Minutes from ADK Oasis. (worth the drive – fantastic for the whole family)
History museum, plus much more – very popular – closed in winter (also see the Wild Center).
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I-Adirondack Experience, I-Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
9097 NY-30History museum, plus much more – very popular – closed in winter (also see the Wild Center).
Lake Placid Olympic Museum
2634 Main Stkey historic spot for the French and Indian War and American Revolution
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Fort Ticonderoga
102 Fort Ti Rdkey historic spot for the French and Indian War and American Revolution
Kent-Delord House Museum
17 Cumberland AveClinton County Historical Association and Museum
98 Ohio AveAttend summer concerts.
"In 1971, a young cellist named Yo-Yo Ma left New York City to spend his summer at the Meadowmount School of Music. He had some reservations – he’d never been away from home before and there was an intense practice regiment that seemed daunting. He got over it fast. Each summer, 200 students between the ages of 9 and 30 attend Meadowmount to learn the lessons and values that Ma, and numerous others, did. You can hear the current students, faculty and alumni in concerts throughout the summer beginning June 29."
Also, Itzhak Perlman and Joshua Bell attended.
Meadowmount School of Music
1424 County Rte 10Attend summer concerts.
"In 1971, a young cellist named Yo-Yo Ma left New York City to spend his summer at the Meadowmount School of Music. He had some reservations – he’d never been away from home before and there was an intense practice regiment that seemed daunting. He got over it fast. Each summer, 200 students between the ages of 9 and 30 attend Meadowmount to learn the lessons and values that Ma, and numerous others, did. You can hear the current students, faculty and alumni in concerts throughout the summer beginning June 29."
Also, Itzhak Perlman and Joshua Bell attended.
Château Ramezay - Imuziyamu neSithi Sezohlobo SeMontreal
280 Rue Notre Dame EI-Museum of Contemporary Art Montreal
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Canadian Centre for Architecture (Centre Canadien d'Architecture)
1920 Rue BaileEthan Allen Homestead Museum
1 Ethan Allen HomesteadAdsit Cabin
Adirondack Mountains
Become a 46er by climbing all 46 high peaks.
Playground. Sometimes activities in the summer. Great place to watch the Independence Day fireworks.
Begg's Park
22 Beggs Point StPlayground. Sometimes activities in the summer. Great place to watch the Independence Day fireworks.
Willsborough Bowling Center & Toto's Sports Lounge
3922 NY-22Essex Community Church
2306 NY-22They host a concert series in the summer
Host a concert series at the Hand House in Elizabethtown, NY. Visit their website to learn more.
Piano By Nature
32 Champlain AveHost a concert series at the Hand House in Elizabethtown, NY. Visit their website to learn more.
Willsboro Heritage Center
3 School StSplit Rock Mountain
Pok-O-MacCready Camps
1391 Reber Rd NSummer camp for kids. Sometimes hosts other events.
Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain
Essex Theatre Company
2756 Essex - Charlotte FerrySummer Community Theatre at the Masonic Lodge next to the ferry dock
Cumberland 12 Cinemas
18 N Bowl LnRegal Cinemas Champlain Centre 8
60 Smithfield BlvdPublic park and sand beach - hike, swim, or picnic
Just up the road at Florence Hathaway Park are public tennis courts. (https://www.townofwillsboro.com/florence-hathaway-park.html)
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Noblewood Park
96 Noblewood ParkPublic park and sand beach - hike, swim, or picnic
Just up the road at Florence Hathaway Park are public tennis courts. (https://www.townofwillsboro.com/florence-hathaway-park.html)