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Gabrielle V.

The beauty of the Adirondacks! What an amazing place for children and adults to learn more about the nature around us. There are so many huge aquariums with sturgeons, salmon, fish, frogs and salamanders! They also have OTTERS!!! The greatest museum and center here in the North Country! There are multiple movies you can watch throughout the day and animal talks where they bring out animals for the children! Outside they have a nature wild walk where you can explore tree houses, an eagles nest and a spiders web! Very interactive for everyone! If you want to visit the river walk you can wear snowshoes and push sleds! The prices are completely worth it- giving back your community and educating the public to recycle, and protect the gorgeous nature we call home! Infinite stars for this museum and highly recommend for the curious minds of nature explorers! Enjoy we had an amazing time here!

Samantha D.

The Wild Center is such a fun place to visit in the Adks in every season, especially for families with young kids. There are plenty of animals to learn about and see inside. The property is stunning. There is a huge climbable tree house / play area for kids in the back that also has learning stops along the way. There is a large "spiderweb" trampoline and at the very end, you can get into a giant bird nest to catch the veiw! I did a behind the scenes tour once and they showed us how they care for all the animals and what a large space they have downstairs for them. In the winter, this place gets extra magical. The nature walk has soothing music playing while you walk through a mini festival of lights in the trees! This place is a gem and a must for any families visiting the area.

Turtle inside museum
Lydia M.

My four year old loved all of the outdoor activities here. The raised outdoor walk with the Eagle's nest is really pretty cool, even from an adult perspective. The indoor museum is also very neat. They have huge fish tanks and even an area with a few otters. We paid $48 for two adults because 4 and under are free. Definitely worth a visit!

Souporn H.

The only thing I can say bad about this place is the price. $20 a person, woof. If you come here try to figure out some discounts. It's a pretty fun spot if you are coming with kids! When you park your car you have two choices, spend time outdoor first or go inside to explore. We went inside first. Plenty of picture opportunities. Fun stuff for the kids to see, touch and learn! The ice glacier was a fave for my toddler. Don't worry about checking out the gift shop until the end. You will get there, trust me. There is a middle section to do some crafts and play with trinkets, which you can spend a good amount of time in, which was nice. But be aware your kid might not want to leave the area. Now on to the outdoors. It's a fun little walk, but be aware of mosquitos, my legs collected them like I was collecting badges. Ouch! The walk had some fun stuff on the way for the kids to play, like a balance beam, swing, and a birds nest play place. Then you come up to a building (tree house) with stairs and bridges. Kind of nerve wrecking but really fun! There was a big spider statue with a jumping web for the kids. Further down the walk you'll pass by trees and stumps to play with. Please monitor your kids! The branches that were built into forts were pretty dangerous when kids pulled them apart, for it to topple over. I saw many kids almost get hurt with parents not around and sitting on their phones. After that you walk up to the music forest. Would have been really relaxing if I wasn't getting eaten alive by the mosquitoes. Also the music was really cool, BUT imagine if they changed it for Halloween! Would be an epic forest of horror! After the forest you come upon the pond which I find impressive as it's leveled and when you're inside it seems really cool to see it at almost eye level. As I said you come back full course to the GIFT SHOP. Little trinkets etc to buy for the kids. But also a cafeteria to get some lunch or snacks. Overall a good time.

"Glacier" you could touch
Abby C.

This was a wonderful experience! The inside was so informative and they had a lot of animals on display. The outside was also cool with many different attractions. We did the wild walk and it was so cool! Like nothing we've done before. Would absolutely recommend going here while in the area

Deb B.

Great place to spend a morning or afternoon. My husband and I came on a misty/rainy day and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We spent time indoors enjoying the displays and attended one of the movies in the panoramic theater. The movie was on global warming and well produced. We enjoyed the gift shop, but didn't eat in the cafe since we packed our own lunch. We spent time on all the trails and enjoyed the Wild Walk, climbing on structures, including the spider web and tree platforms taking in the view. I especially enjoyed the Forest Music which made me feel like I was walking through a magical place. I noticed a lot of older people enjoying this place, so am not sure if everyone would have the same experience.

The walkway over the forest
Blair F.

Unfortunately for us, it was a grey and rainy day. However, we bought ponchos at the museum. The museum itself was exceptionally well done and interesting with a lot of live animals to watch. Our favorites were the otters. Plan on at least an hour. The outdoor walkway was varied, but we had expected that it would be much, much higher off of the ground. For little kids, it will be exciting. The best part was going into the spider's web, which was pretty darn cool. We also liked going inside of the huge tree, which was like a lighthouse. Plan on another hour of outdoor exploration.

Wild walk-an elevated walk up near the treetops
Susan S.

Our family had a blast at The Wild Center today. We started outside on the Wild Walk- a raised boardwalk- and it was amazing! Such creative ideas that made it fun for kids of all ages and adults as well. There were suspension bridges and a giant tree that you could walk inside, a giant bird's nest that you could climb into and look at the distant mountains, and an enormous spiderweb that you could crawl around on. You also could go on lots of nature walks on the property. There's a path around the pond and more leading down to the river. They also offer a canoe river trip. Near the elevated boardwalk they built an interesting structure made entirely of branches that you can walk through. Amazing! The inside building exhibits were very interesting and informative - they focused on the environment and ecology of the area. And there was an impressive nature/water display created by a native American artist that included beautiful wall and ceiling murals. We really enjoyed the theater as well. It was a lovely visit!

The main building
Debra B.

My grandson and I got tickets online so I saved some money by doing that. We spent the whole day there and walked every trail. It was so beautiful there, and I really enjoyed the musical forest. We watched a couple of the live animal shows. My grandson just loved the otters. Going up to the eagles nest was a great experience and all the photos we took will be shared with lots of family and friends. We had never seen anything like the stick huts which were so cool. We also learned a lot about the Adirondack region. This day was a great experience. I would suggest to anyone traveling to Tupper Lake area to make time to spend at the Wild Center. It's well worth it.

Colleen O.

This place has been on my radar for quite some time , but being 5 hours away from home has had made it difficult to attend without planning an overnight trip. Come to find out it's only about 40 minutes from Lake Placid, where I already had a trip planned, so I managed to squeeze a visit in and I'm so glad I did. Here are the top reasons - 1. The wild walk - great photo opps here - you get to climb rope bridges, crawl on a giant spider web , stand in a birds nest - all while overlooking the mountains! 2. The Wildlife- I got to see a porcupine up close and personal , sea otters being very playful and red squirrels chattering and chasing one another! It was educational and fun. 3. The staff was great- informative and friendly and all while following COVID standards and procedures. Hike the trails for further exercise and fun facts! Perfect for the young and old alike!

Creature Feature at the Patio
Olivia K.

Know before you go: - Need a timed reservation to enter It's all done online through their website. It's advised to do it beforehand, but they do have a spot to park and sign up by the attendant if needed. - Great for kids, but also good for adults Initially, I thought it was more geared towards kids. But even as an adult, I found that I had things to learn, explore and much to see. In fact, there are some adults just walking around without any kids. So, it's really great for all ages. - They follow COVID precautions That means everyone is required to wear mask & stay 6ft away from other parties. Everyone seemed to be following the rules. Due to COVID, most of the indoor facilities/gift shops are closed. It's unfortunate that we can't see/access some of animals that are kept in the indoor facilities. But, there are a few animals viewable outside. Bathrooms are still opened though. Interesting spots to see: Wild Walk - This is the area that most attracted me to this place. It is very unique to this wild center. Although it seems like an kid's playground (with a treehouse, giant birds nest & trampoline-like spider web), there is a lot to be learned along the way if you take your time to read the signs. It has much more meaning than what it seems. But overall, a very cool place to walk around and feel like a kid again. Forest Music - I fell in love with the genre of forest music here. The whole concept of filling an area with 24 speakers playing gentle beautiful music while walking around a forest is so clever. The whole forest area is very cool & peaceful. Creature Feature At the Patio - One trainer/staff member brings out one animal to feature & educate about. It's quite informative/educational. And it's a chance to see & take pictures of them up close without any cage/barrier in the way. Otter Play Yard - We went right after they got their lunch. So, they were ready to snuggle and sleep. But we came back after exploring most of the center and they were playful & active as can be. It's very cool to see them interact with each other & the environment they live in. Trails - There are walking trails outside the general area of the center leading to the Raquette river. It's pretty nice that there is an extension of the center if you do choose to get the most out of your admission fee. Less people tend to walk out there, so it's a nice quiet stroll. Overall, my friends and I spent hours just exploring everything that they had to offer (that was opened). It was more time consuming than I expected in a good way. I left satisfied with my visit.

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Very cool museum and nature trails! Exhibits are wonderful and engaging for kids and adults! The gift shop is beautiful! Love it here!

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This is perhaps the crown jewel facility of the Adirondacks. A fantastic place to take the family, I visit any time I have an opportunity.

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The WIld Center made good on their promise and sent me replacement tickets.

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Lake Placid Olympic Museum - The Design of the Olympics exhibit at the Lake Placid Olympic Museum

Lake Placid Olympic Museum

3.9(34 reviews)
22.8 mi

I've been to many cities that hosted Olympic events including Vancouver (2010), Munich (1972),…read moreMontreal (1976), Atlanta (1996), Calgary (1988), Salt Lake City (2002) and others. All have a museum of some sort and Lake Placid (1932 and 1980) is no exception. Lake Placid is one of the smallest cities to host and it's clear even today that it would have been challenged with the huge event. Today, there are huge hotels and the roads have been improved but it is far from major transportation and I would imagine transportation was a big challenge. The XIII Winter Games was held from February 13 to 24, 1980. Americans will best remember it for the men's hockey who unexpectedly won the gold medal, defeating the Soviet (not yet "Russia") team in the game now called the Miracle on Ice (multiple movies including one starring Kurt Russell). The museum has a big section specifically dedicated to this series and the original scoreboard is on display. Lots of other memorabilia including uniforms, tickets, and such. What museum would be complete without a gift shop and this one is rather spendy. But how often does one visit little Lake Placid? [Round number review 500 in New York - 1585 of 2024 - 22608 overall]

Not as big or interactive as I thought it would be but very modern and up to date with extensive…read morecollections of medals, torches, uniforms and pins. You can also visit both hockey rinks.

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SHELBURNE MUSEUM

4.6(114 reviews)
60.5 mi

What a treat! Highly recommend this spot to view an eclectic and vast assortment of items. Found…read morethis place on Reddit, and really didn't know what to expect. A perfect slightly-rainy day activity, but bring an umbrella. AAA and student discounts available. Open seasonally (check their website) but daily from 10am-5pm. We arrived at 10:30am and didn't leave until closing @ 5pm. They allow you to visit the following day if you show your receipt. We took our time, stopping by the cafe a couple times, only rushing a bit in the last 20 minutes, although we did not see the exhibitions in the shiny and new exhibition center near the entrance. Could definitely knock this place out in one day if you were efficient. Little shuttles available (think long, covered golf carts), running every ~15 minutes. Don't miss the Prentis and Stencil House tours (10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. 45 minutes) and Ticonderoga steamboat tours (11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. 45 minutes). The top floor of the Ticonderoga was closed off due to rain (potential slipping). Demonstrations at the blacksmith and printing house, which was a pleasant surprise (special thanks to Joe!). Plethora of impressive and comprehensive collections ranging from circus, carriage, taxidermy, furniture, dolls, paintings - really anything and everything!

We had visited here once before in 2006 and were happy to have a chance to return as we were…read morepassing through town this week. It was a rainy day which meant there were very few people here and we really enjoyed it being so uncrowded. The rain wasn't a problem at all as we had raincoats and umbrellas for traveling between buildings and we could leave our umbrellas near the door at each building so we didn't drip all over the floors. Staff were really knowledgeable and friendly as we explored all the buildings on the grounds. They don't dress as historical characters and do role playing here which is a huge plus for me. I much prefer how Shelburne just has knowledgeable staff available. They seem, overall, more geared towards adults than kids which is unique among similar history museums. We spent about 5 hours here and still didn't see everything and so this can definitely be a full day activity! Highlights are the restored ship the Ticonderoga and circus parade sculpture that is over 500 feet long and took over 25;years to complete, as well as the round barn and covered bridge. The exhibits in all of the buildings are so interesting and the general store and apothecary have so much detail ton look at, those exhibits alone are great for spending lots of time. We had a nice lunch in the cafe. The options are basic, but good. I had a chicken salad sandwich that had nice chunks of chicken, dried cranberries and cheese along with lettuce and tomato on hearty bread. Prices were reasonable. Definitely a great rainy day activity option!

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SHELBURNE MUSEUM - Ticonderoga Steamboat, the SHELBURNE Train and the Shaker Design Round Barn

Ticonderoga Steamboat, the SHELBURNE Train and the Shaker Design Round Barn

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Fleming Museum of Art - The Fleming Museum of Art at the University of Vermont.

Fleming Museum of Art

3.5(6 reviews)
63.8 mi

The Fleming Museum is on the campus of UVM (University of Vermont). The hike up through the…read morecharming old neighborhoods and through the beautiful campus make the trip alone worth the walk. There was a very interesting very eclectic Exhibits. All were interesting but some of the standouts to me were the Japanese Kimonos and the inspiration for works by contemporary artists and the local artist pieces reflecting the beauty and culture of Vermont. There was a large gallery that had a huge range of works by students and faculty of UVM. The Museum is small and very doable in an hour. It is also free. You don't have to be a member of the University to get in. It is good to note that the museum follows the academic calendar - September through May and is open Tuesday - Saturday. Check their web page for more details on exhibits and hours. https://www.uvm.edu/fleming

Check out this actually free museum on the UVM campus in Burlington. It really is free admission to…read moreget in. The Fleming Museum won't take that long to get around, but you still can see a lot. Hours are crappy because it's closed when school is closed. You should come here if interested in local artists and history. Be sure to know when school is in session, because if it's not the museum will be closed. It's free. This is among the few such museums. A lot of local art. Lots of things to check out in a small space. Amazing how much is packed in. This still won't take long to get through. Among the most notable objects is the sphere object on the cover of the Phish album Round Room. This is located just inside the main entrance, so be sure to see that. Also there's some ancient stuff like the Egyptian artifacts. The paintings collection has a few notable ones among these. For sure the best thing about it is that it's free. It's been free for awhile, but unfortunately it's only open when the college is also open. There's lots to check out if interested in local artists, and Vermont.

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Fleming Museum of Art - Event in the museum's Marble Court.

Event in the museum's Marble Court.

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Two people discussing art in the galleries.

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