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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Complimentary cross country skis and snowshoes on the porch at the Lake Clear Lodge & Resort.

Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

St. Regis Wilderness Area
0 mi
Winter

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 Saint Regis Wilderness Canoe Area at sunset.

Paddling in the Adirondacks

St. Regis Wilderness Area
0 mi
Fall
Summer

Paddle on serene Lake Clear, or take one of thousands of paddling endeavors!

A mountain bike in the woods during sunset.

Road & Mountain Biking

St. Regis Wilderness Area
0 mi
Summer
Fall

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.

A close-up of a Northern Flicker Bird on a branch.

Birding in the Adirondacks

St. Regis Wilderness Area
0 mi
Summer
Fall
Winter

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.

A person reels in their fishing line from a canoe on Lake Clear in the Adirondacks, NY, as the sun sets on Saint Regis Mountain.

Fishing in the Adirondacks

St. Regis Wilderness Area
0 mi
Fall
Summer
Winter

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.

Trail hikers on a nature path

Hiking in the Adirondacks

St. Regis Wilderness Area
0 mi
Fall
Summer
Winter

We are in the midst of New York State's only Wilderness Canoe Region. From lakes, waters, and streams to berms and mountain ranges.

A person in winter gear snowmobiles on a winter trail between trees.

Snowmobiling

St. Regis Wilderness Area
0 mi
Winter

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.

Racks of canoes and kayaks at Mac's Canoe Livery & Outfitter. Image credit: Mac's Canoe Livery.

Mac's Canoe Livery & Outfitter

St. Regis Wilderness Area
2 mi
Fall
Summer

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.

The sun sets over Saint Regis Mountain as viewed from Lake Clear. In the foreground, two people are fishing from a canoe.

Adirondack Fish Hatchery

St. Regis Wilderness Area
3 mi
Summer
Fall

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.

The Paul Smith's College Recreation Center Rock Wall.

Paul Smith's College Activity Center

St. Regis Wilderness Area
7 mi
Fall
Summer
Winter

The recreation facilities at Paul Smith’s College are discounted for all Lodge guests: Pool, fitness center, dance room, large gymnasium, and rock wall.

Two people drive a farmhouse go kart on a dirt track through tall balsam trees. Image by Farmhouse Snowmobiling & Go Karts.

Farmhouse Go Karts

St. Regis Wilderness Area
8 mi
Summer
Fall

Take part in the world of off-road Go Karts on a 52-acre farm! Fun for the family or the adventurer.

An aerial view of the Great Adirondack Corn Maze.

Tucker Farms Great Adirondack Corn Maze

Saranac Lake Area
8 mi
Fall
Summer

A family favorite! Try to find all the game pieces to build your map and locate the way out.

The Adirondack Carousel in Saranac Lake, NY

Adirondack Carousel

Saranac Lake Area
9 mi
Fall
Summer
Winter

A unique Adirondack attraction celebrating old fashioned fun for all ages through entertainment, art, and education.

Historic Saranac Lake Building.

Historic Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake Area
9 mi
Fall
Summer
Winter

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.

The Paul Smith's College VIC building.

Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center

St. Regis Wilderness Area
9 mi
Fall
Summer
Winter

The PSC VIC is dedicated to fostering connections with nature by providing outdoor recreation opportunities, experiential education programs, and year-round art exhibitions.

The front of the Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center building.

Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center

15 mi
Fall
Summer

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).

The Olympic Ski Jump facilities in Lake Placid during the summer. Image credit: ROOST.

Lake Placid Olympic Legacy Sites

Lake Placid Area
18 mi
Summer
Fall
Winter

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 Flying Service in Lake Placid.

Adirondack Scenic Flights

Lake Placid Area
19 mi
Summer
Fall
Winter

You’ve never experienced the Adirondacks like this. Each 20-minute flight offers a unique perspective of this amazing park.

The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY.

The Wild Center

Tupper Lake Area
19 mi
Fall
Summer
Winter

Ignite an enduring passion for the Adirondacks where people and nature can thrive together and set an example for the world.

The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory in Tupper Lake

Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory

Tupper Lake Area
22 mi
Fall
Summer
Winter

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.

Ziplining at Experience Outdoors

Experience Outdoors

Lake Placid Area
35 mi
Summer
Fall

“An experience you will harness for a lifetime.”

Titus Mountain Ski Area.

Downhill Skiing

36 mi
Winter

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.

The Adirondack Museum (now Adirondack Experience) in Blue Mountain Lake

Adirondack Museum

50 mi
Summer
Fall

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.