Activities & Attractions Near our Adirondack Motel

From our cozy and comfortable Adirondack motel at Alpine Lodge in North Creek NY, we guarantee that you will find something fun, creative and exciting for everyone in your party. A four-season vacation destination, the Adirondack Mountains boast thousands of ski, snowboard and snowmobile trails, as well as endless opportunities for hiking, biking and whitewater rafting. Bicycling in the area is fantastic with miles and miles of low-traffic scenic riding. Contact us for maps and good ideas for great biking routes right from our Adirondack lodge accommodations.

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Adirondack Motel Accommodations Located Near Excellent Downhill and Cross Country Ski Areas:

Ski in the Adirondacks! Located near Gore Mountain in downtown North Creek – Adirondack lodge accommodations at Alpine Lodge offer ideal year round activities located within driving distance of your cozy vacation getaway! From skiing and snow tubing, to white water rafting, ice fishing and snowmobiling – there is always something fun to do with your family and friends located near the Adirondack Lodge. Come enjoy Gore Mountain lodging, Adirondacks fun & Upstate NY scenic beauty.

Gore Mountain, the area’s premier ski area boasting a 2,100’ vertical drop, 67 trails, 1 gondola, chairs to fit both doubles and triples, and tubing and skiing at the North Creek Ski Bowl – guarantees great skiing all winter long! Even if the weather does not comply with your skiing plans, the staff at Gore Mountain provides a 95% snowmaking deal. Contact us today to find out our specials and packages for Gore Mountain lodging.

Cross country skiing is a great activity for families - not only are you able to see the beautiful landscape of the Adirondacks up close, but you also receive an invigorating, whole body workout!

Check out these great places around the area to cross country ski that are conveniently located near the Adirondack Lodge:

Garnet Lodge - Visit this nationally recognized cross country ski area with 54 km of set tracks! Groomed for both track and skating techniques, enjoy daily instruction, rentals and night skiing.

Cunningham's Ski Barn - Full Services sales, ski repairs and rentals just a short distance from our Gore Mountain lodging.

Lapland Lake - Founded by Olavi Hirvonen and operated by the Hirvonen family, this Finnish style Adirondack resort caters to the avid cross country skier. State of the art snowcats ensure that the grounds are groomed for optimal skiing.

Horse drawn sleighrides and winter horseback riding available; for extra romance thru the "one-horse" open sleigh.

Snowmobiling - Check out these snowmobile trails and clubs outlined below and find one that sparks your interest. Contact us today for superb Adirondack lodging at our motel.

Trails in Warren County - Offering 200 miles of maintained trails, find the perfect path to suit your snowmobiling expertise. Request trail maps and access snow conditions. For out of state residents, please call (800) 225-5368 for registration information.

Northern Warren Trailblazers - Join the club! Do you love to ride on your snowmobile and want to take part in group activities, snowmobile exhibitions and group camaraderie? Inquire about the Northern Warren Trailblazers!

Thurman Connection - Boasting 118 miles of scenic Adirondack trails in the rustic town of Thurman, enjoy this snowmobiler's oasis! Experience a longstanding tradition of riding the open trails and enjoying nature.

Tubing at the Ski Bowl - the kids (and the adults!) will love the tubing at the ski bowl - its especially fun at night under the lights.  www.goremountain.com/skibowl/ Or checkout Tubby's Tubes in Lake Luzerne www.tubbytubestubing.com

Take a great Day trips to The Wild Center, the Adirondacks Natural History Museum www.wildcenter.org or to Lake Placid www.lakeplacid.com

Outlet shopping- shop till you drop!  www.factoryoutletsoflakegeorge.com

Guide service for hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing, hiking, and snowshoing. Hire a guide to take you to the special places that only the locals know!   www.adirondackmountainandstream.com

Massage - The Oasis Spa is right next door. Enjoy a relaxing massage!  www.northcreekmassage.com

Cooking classes - check out the special events at  www.barVino.net

Yoga - check out Suzanne's special events at her magnificent lakeview yoga studio. www.yogaintheadirondacks.com

Summer, Spring & Fall Activities :

Whitewater Rafting - Take a whitewater rafting trip through the scenic Hudson River Gorge for a most memorable adventure. We have western-style whitewater adventure right here in the central Adirondacks of New York! The Hudson River Gorge is rated one of the Top 10 whitewater rafting runs in America. And no wonder! This is the Hudson River as she used to be... crystal clear, clean, alive and powerful, as her unbridled whitewater thunders alongside 500-foot granite cliffs, and through awesome rapids like Givneys' Rift, the Narrows, Little Nasty and Greyhound Bus Stopper. The Hudson River's whitewater is most powerful in the spring and fall; rafting is somewhat more moderate in mid-summer. Scheduled whitewater dam releases assure terrific rafting fun all season long. Book our Whitewater rafting Package and save on lodging AND rafting! www.northcreekrafting.com

Scenic Train Ride along the Mighty Hudson - Enjoy a scenic ride on North Creek’s historic railway. See an original turntable and the Depot Museum. Special events include train robberies, lunch excursions, fall foliage and Thomas the Train and Polar Express. www.sncrr.com

Biking - Great biking both road and mountain biking. We are avid cyclists ourselves- we’ll give you a map of our favorite rides. Gore Mountain has really great Mountain Biking- ride up in the Gondola- single track downhill www.goremountain.com Need rentals? www.thegearsource.com is right around the corner…

Hiking - There is great hiking everywhere in the Adirondacks. We would love to suggest options for you that range from a lovely scenic walk right out the back door to an all-out full days hike up to a peak. Some favorites of ours: Crane Mountain, Blue Ledges, Pharoah Mountain Wilderness Region, Buck Mountain, Tongue Mountain and the Siamese Ponds Wilderness Region. From our motel-style family lodges, Adirondacks fun is just outside your door!? More info www.visitlakegeorge.com

Outdoor and Natural Attractions - Zip lines trough the woods! Not to be missed for all adventure seekers www.adirondackextreme.com. www.naturalstonebridgesandcaves.com close by in Pottersville, see waterfalls gorge and gems in a family friendly self-guided nature walk.www.Upyondafarm.com has wildlife exhibits, hiking trails and nature programs- great for children

Golfing - There are several beautiful courses within a short drive of North Creek, including several great 9-hole local courses, to the famed Donald Ross course at www.thesagamore.com, www.1000acres.com, www.golfbaymeadows.com www.croninsgolfresort.com, www.greenmansionsgolf.com, www.hilandparkcc.com, www.topoftheworldgolfresort.com,

Canoeing and Kayaking - the area is known for its waterways. Experience the thrill of a lifetime and try white water rafting in the Adirondacks! Shoot the rapids on the Hudson River with your own personal guide, and see nature like you've never seen it before! White water rafting begins in the early spring and continues through the summer and fall months. Please contact us if you'd like to receive a white water rafting guide for the new season.

River Tubing - Enjoy a unique experience of tubing down the Hudson River through the whitewater. Tube tours and guided rafting adventures within a short drive of our Adirondack motel. www.beaverbrook.net, www.lakegeorgekayak.com

Rodeos - It might be hard to believe, but Warren County has a number of dude ranches and rodeos available
www.1000acres.comwww.paintedponyrodeo.com, www.ridinhy.com.

Horseback Riding -There are numerous options for horseback riding throughout a variety of scenic trails. Nearby is the Circle B Ranch www.circlebranch.net, 518-494-4888 and Loon Lake Riding Stables (also ATV rentals) www.loonlaketrailrides.com 518-494-5168.

Birding - too many options to mention here. For a free Adirondack birding map go to www.adkbirds.com.

Balloon Flights -many options available. Fly over the Glens Falls, Lake George area www.Adirondackballoonflights.com

Lake George Village - from miniature golf, to amusement parks, go-karts, lake cruises www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com on beautiful 32-mile long Lake George, visit Lake George Village. Fireworks on Thursday nights www.lakegeorgevillage.com

Saratoga - of course the famous horse racing flat track is open through all of August, but the magnificent city of Saratoga is fun to visit year –round.

Exhibits, Museums and Galleries -too many to mention www.visitlakegeorge.com

The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake is on the “not to be missed” list www.adkmuseum.org The Durant Boat Tour on Raquette Lake www.raquettelakenavigation.com is very lovely- especially for lunch or dinner. The Great Camp Sagamore Tour www.greatcampsagamore.org is another destination in the same area that is historically and architecturally significant and very interesting.

Visit The Fern Lodge in Chestertown New York- Experience the tradition of rustic Adirondack elegance at its finest. This Adirondack hotel is nestled on the shores of beautiful Friends Lake, where guests can try their hand at kayaking, fishing, or cross-country skiing right on the property. A lazy late afternoon boat tour with beverages and hors d'oeuvres is surpassed only by the experience of hearing the amazing calls of the Loon at dusk. Fern Lodge has three lovely guest rooms, all with fireplaces and one-of-a-kind touches, lovely views, and jacuzzi tubs...perfect for an Adirondack getaway or honeymoon.