Guidebook for Wilmington
Parks & Nature
Location of the 1932 and 1980 Olympics. Great skiing, year round festivals, summer hiking and gondola ride.
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Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Memorial HighwayLocation of the 1932 and 1980 Olympics. Great skiing, year round festivals, summer hiking and gondola ride.
This is a wild life rescue center just down the street, it's information, it's family run, the staff is friendly and happy to answer questions about all the animals they have. Check them out: http://www.adirondackwildlife.org/
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Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehab Center
977 Springfield RdThis is a wild life rescue center just down the street, it's information, it's family run, the staff is friendly and happy to answer questions about all the animals they have. Check them out: http://www.adirondackwildlife.org/
For a great short hike, rewarded by a swim in cold mountain water, or an overnight in a lean-to check out Copperas Pond: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/copperas-pond
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Copperas Pond
For a great short hike, rewarded by a swim in cold mountain water, or an overnight in a lean-to check out Copperas Pond: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/copperas-pond
Spectacular views of the water running quickly over the rocks makes for a dramatic scenery. Bring your swim suit if you want to jump in.
Cross the street to the other side and you will find Bear Den Hiking trails, good for shorter walks in the woods.
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The Flume Fall
Spectacular views of the water running quickly over the rocks makes for a dramatic scenery. Bring your swim suit if you want to jump in.
Cross the street to the other side and you will find Bear Den Hiking trails, good for shorter walks in the woods.
There are mountain bike trails, or snowshoe and hiking trails depending on the season on Hardy Road. The parking and trails are clearly marked on Hardy Road.
Hardy Road
Hardy RoadThere are mountain bike trails, or snowshoe and hiking trails depending on the season on Hardy Road. The parking and trails are clearly marked on Hardy Road.
There are two main lakes in Lake Placid. Mirror Lake is near the town. Lake Placid is north of town. A walk down main street for some shopping or eating is always worth the visit. There is a public beach for a summer swim, in the winter there is dog sleds, toboggan runs and ice skating.
It's a great place to take the Kayaks.
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Mirror Lake
77 Mirror Lake DrThere are two main lakes in Lake Placid. Mirror Lake is near the town. Lake Placid is north of town. A walk down main street for some shopping or eating is always worth the visit. There is a public beach for a summer swim, in the winter there is dog sleds, toboggan runs and ice skating.
It's a great place to take the Kayaks.
Shopping
Little Super Market
2505 5794 NY-86They have a great deli for custom made sandwiches.
Great little strip of local stores to pick up your souvenirs, a bite to eat or window shop.
Main Street
Main StreetGreat little strip of local stores to pick up your souvenirs, a bite to eat or window shop.
Really yummy hand made chocolates. If you time it right, you can see them making the chocolates. It's a good place to pick up some souvenirs and a cup of Adirondack coffee.
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Adirondack Chocolates
5680 NY-86Really yummy hand made chocolates. If you time it right, you can see them making the chocolates. It's a good place to pick up some souvenirs and a cup of Adirondack coffee.
Sightseeing
In the summer you can watch free style jumping shows (into a swimming pool) in the winter they have special events. You can ride the elevator up and see the view from the ski jump towers.
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Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex
5486 Cascade RdIn the summer you can watch free style jumping shows (into a swimming pool) in the winter they have special events. You can ride the elevator up and see the view from the ski jump towers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun place to sample beer, grab a bit and listen to music.
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Pourman's Taphouse
8 Whiteface Memorial HwyFun place to sample beer, grab a bit and listen to music.
For a quick stop to sample some wines from the FingerLakes - they offer many sweet wines and some dryer wines. Your sample includes wine glasses to take home.
Swedish Hill Winery Tasting Room
5730 Cascade RdFor a quick stop to sample some wines from the FingerLakes - they offer many sweet wines and some dryer wines. Your sample includes wine glasses to take home.