Great Information Center in the heart of Old Forge! This place is located waterfront right next to…read morethe lake park and beach area with a beautiful view! There are tons of brochures, maps and magazines for free to take with you on the area. They even have yearly and monthly snow totals posted from the 60s until now! Their interactive video is well done too. There is a covered bridge next to the visitors center which makes for a nice picture!

From the owner: Old Forge is "Adirondack Base Camp" for visitors who launch out near and far seeking everything…read morefrom serenity to adventure. It is the largest hamlet in historic Town of Webb, which includes Eagle Bay, Big Moose and Stillwater. From here, you can explore the Central Adirondack region and all of the Adirondack Park. "An Adirondack Feeling." Is it the refreshing mountain air? A crackling campfire? The moon's reflection on an Adirondack lake? We invite you to find out for yourself. Whether you're after a relaxing getaway, a "one tank" day trip drive, or an extended vacation ...

With limited time to pursue my obsession with mineral water, I'm thankful for the friendly and…read moreknowledgeable guy at the desk who told me about State Seal Springs. There was abundant historical and tourist information plus two free local papers, and also a good bathroom.

Worth a stop if you're nearby. Very useful brochures:…read more Map showing parking garages which I'm sure we'll need since street parking seems inadequate for the large number of tourists in the downtown. Map showing locations of mineral springs. Map of different neighborhoods with descriptions of historical buildings. I love NY and Saratoga brochure. List of restaurants.

We stop at the Lake George Visitor Center frequently during our summer visits to the village. It…read moresits right where Beach Road meets Canada Street, smack in the middle of the village, and feels like the beating heart of this place packed with lake fever and Adirondack charm. The first thing you notice inside is how friendly everyone is. You can grab brochures for boat tours, hiking, ice cream spots, even fireworks schedules, and they really seem to enjoy pointing out what might make your trip special. There is an interactive map that breaks down the lake and the surrounding region, plus displays summarizing local history and attractions throughout Warren County. That mix of information and welcome makes you feel like you are being handed the keys to the Adirondacks instead of a stack of paper. The restrooms tucked behind the center are a nice touch if you have been walking the boardwalk or coming off the beach. Perhaps not the cleanest you';; ever experience, especially during peak times, but never at the "any port in a storm" level, either. This winter the Lake George Winter Carnival used the Visitor Center as its headquarters instead of their usual spot off the beach at Sheppard Park, and it worked surprisingly well. Volunteers were in throughout the day hosting a hot chocolate bar, running the Sunday Sundae bar, selling Carnival souvenirs, and helping people navigate maps and schedules. With the brutal cold that joined us for our visit last weekend, having an excuse for an indoor respite was a nice option to have. It gave the place a lively community feel that made you glad you stopped in. In a town full of sights and things to do, the Visitor Center manages to be a reliably pleasant stop. You get solid advice, a bit of local flavor, enough history to feel enriched and a sense of where to go next. Five stars for being such a nice hub of information and good will.

If this is your first time here or enjoy history, stop in here! Interactive platform and filled…read morewith local information from the beginning to current times. Also a restroom stop! lol

Lime Hollow Nature Center is surrounded by so many nice easy to low moderate trails. I'm sure no…read morematter what time of year this is a place to spend some time taking in fresh air, nature and some unique fun artwork. I hiked in winter with my guy on some snow packed trails and found it still easy to navigate without much fear. The trails are very well marked so no worries about losing your way. They have cross country skiing trails which were nice and many small groups/families were enjoying. I would think you could bring your snowshoes too if you wanted to traverse trails that way, but boots worked fine too. There are compost style restrooms outside/inside the center where you can pick up guide map or equipment. That edges an open private lot visible seen from the roadway. Great location to have some go clean fun all year round I'm sure and would highly recommend to all ages.

This is such an excellent place and such a great find. This place is so much bigger than it looks…read morewith lots to see and explore! They have a sculpture trail and loads of other places to check out. The woods are beautiful and the trails are well marked. Unfortunately, due to COVID their nature center and bathrooms are currently closed but the trails are open from sunrise to sunset. The trails let you explore multiple different places including open field, meadows, old woods, hill sides, swamps/marshes, and more! The leaves and animals here were fantastic as well and it was a lovely place to relax and enjoy the serenity of nature. Highly recommended place to visit and enjoy a beautiful day!

My husband and myself were in town from Rochester, NY for the day and wanted to visit a relative's…read moregrave in the area. We had the wrong cemetery name and they were so helpful in sending us to the correct place. We were able to find the grave with the help of the grounds crew, but without the visitor centers help, we would have been out of luck. Thank you for going the extra mile! Your help was extremely appreciated.

Opting to go non GPS, I fumbled with my 1970s AAA map that had the browning creases and the broken…read morerubber band which I located in my attic. I didn't throw the dart which always brings me places, I wanted to be sure I was in the mountains, we went North East topside of the Catskills, we wanted to walk Washington Irving's books takes, to see the greens from Douglas Fir to mighty oaks, the silvertip mountain tops and the changing of the leaves. Inside the visitors center, there was Rip, staff in hand, hand me down galligasketts, good natured smile and his walking stick -- there to greet as were Heather and Nancy. Taking bowls of fresh water to the big dog who slipped down like a ranch horse nose deep in the trough they doted upon him, giving love with meaningful strokes and words of tenderness - the big mush was loving it so. Spinny spinny spinny, they spun the brochure carousel like a spinning top, plucking out appropriate endeavors for me. Clicking the pen and put to paper, they wrote and edited to reflect current days and times and where it's shaking out come the weekend. As many miles big road hound and I have traveled, to where the road never ends, these two fine ladies were the watermark set above and beyond all prior - to be sure.

Great welcome and visitors center…read more Lots of information on local history and places-to-see and options for eating and drinking and entertainment and growing in culture and community. Also some nifty displays on local trade and resource stuff. Wheelchair accessible. Bright and friendly. Great little gift shop as well.

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Beautiful and well maintained park in Saratoga springs. I enjoyed walking around and taking in the…read moresights. Lots of ducks on site and they came up to us, as it seems they may be used to people feeding them. I didn't have anything to give them so they were curious for a moment and then let us be. Enjoyed the fountains and gardens on display. If you're brave try a sip of the mineral water.

Congress Park is beautiful year round. It's well maintained and just a lovely place to rest as well…read moreas walk around. It's very picturesque and it's located in downtown Saratoga Springs. It's pet friendly and a great place to come alone, or with friends and or family. Where else can you have a picnic as well as shop nearby? I also highly recommend stopping into the Saratoga History Museum located in the Canfield Casino right inside the park. It's a very interesting place to spend an hour or so. A must do when you're in town!!!

Before you come here, if you want to hike behind the waterfalls, Indian Ladder Trail is closed…read moreduring the winter and through April due to ice. Other than that, all the trails are open and still fun to hike and enjoy the views. Also the state park is free during off season and much less traffic, which is a bonus. Luckily, I came in late March where most of the snow and ice has melted, and I could explore with regular hiking shoe. I did a loop at the Paint Mine trail. Maybe 2miles total. There are some small waterfalls there, fairly easy loop, no real elevation change. There are a couple overlooks at the park where you can see over the valley. If weather permits, you can see city of Albany at far away with a waterfall on the side. It was very foggy at my first day, so I had to go back again.

Today two friends and I visited the Nature Center to see a wildlife art show/exhibit. There were a…read morevariety of media: photography, felting, ink art, watercolors, acrylics and oil paintings and sculptures. The artists' pieces are beautiful. I was especially impressed with the paintings created on wild turkey feathers. Rarely do I head to Thacher State Park in March...I am so glad we did. I highly recommend viewing this art show now. It is running until March 29th. I look forward to returning to John Boyd Thacher State Park in warmer weather when the trails are open. Truly a treasure!