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Discover Long Lake, New York, the unspoiled playground of the north, boasting friendly folks, affordable accommodations, family activities and unsurpassed Adirondack beauty. Centrally located in the Adirondacks, Long Lake is a four season destination, an easy two-hour drive north of Albany (exit 23 off the 87 Northway) and Utica, two hours south of Montreal and thirty minutes from everywhere else.
Make Long Lake your Adirondack Vacation headquarters. It’s the best Adirondack vacation you’ve ever been on. Lake cabin rentals are available to suit any need, more traditional lodging awaits from lake cottages, cabins, motels and hotels. Make Long Lake your best vacation destination ever in New York State.
Adirondack Vacation Rentals, Adirondack cottages along the scenic lake all within an hop and a skip of area attractions making this the destination of your year-round vacation. Small town charm, adirondack lodging, accommodation this is your destination of choice. Short drives to Old Forge and Lake Placid and an ideal location to uncover Adirondack History at the Adirondack Museum and the Wild Center.
Long Lake, a widening in the 140 mile long Raquette River, flows north for fourteen miles. W.H.H. Murray, a frequent visitor in the late 1800′s once said, “if you desire to see some of the finest scenery imagine, pass up the Raquette to Long Lake and when, some two miles up the lake, turn your face toward the north, and you will behold what is worth the entire journey to see.”
Lakes, unspoiled forest, family vacation, exploration of history at nearby cultural institutions, including The Adirondack Museum and The Wild Center make Long Lake an ideal destination to recreate, relax, play, hike and get away from it all. The great outdoors, quiet, solitude and family fun are the hallmarks of a traditional Adirondack Experience.
COMING EVENTS
Trivia Nights 2012
Coming to an an area restaurant near you!
April 11th: Adirondack Hotel
April 25th: The Long Lake Diner/Owl’s Head Pub
April 27th – April 28th at 7:30pm. April 28th at 2:00pm. You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Long Lake Town Hall A community musical production produced by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts featuring performers from throughout the Adirondacks partnered with adults with disabilities from Sunmount DDSO. The show features an average day in the life of Charlie Brown featuring memorable moments from the Peanuts Comic Strip” Tickets $10.
John & Jen, An American Musical Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend and pay tribute to our brave soldiers and their courageous families with this award winning musical. This is the story of Jen and her relationships with the her younger brother who was killed in Vietnam, and his son trying to find his way in the confusing world. $10 General Admission. Long Lake Town Hall May 27th at 7:30pm
Great Adirondack Garage Sale
May 25th – May 27th 2012. From Routes NYS 30 to NYS Route 28 Long Lake joins in over 70 miles of Garage Sales stretching to Indian Lake and Old Forge. Sign ups welcome call 518.624.3077 for info
Running from the Flies at John Dillon Park
June 2, 2012. 10am. Join us in Long Lake at the John Dillon Park for a 5K & 10K race through the park. $15 per runner. Pre-register at the Long Lake Town Offices. More details to follow.
Adirondack Quilt Camp
June 24th – June 27th, 2012. LL Central School. 5:30pm. Quilting Classes with expert instructors. All levels welcome to participate. Check out www.adirondackquiltcamp.com for more information. Sponsored by Calico Gals www.calicogals.com and Patti’s Quilting and Fabrics www.pattisquiltingandfabrics.com
4th of July
July 4, 2012. 10am Kids Games at the LL Town LL Town Ball Field. 5pm Bed Races at the Bridge. 6:30pm. The Jay Walken Band Performs. LL Town Beach. Fireworks at Darkness over the waters of Raquette Lake and Long Lake
Instant! Improv Workshop
Thursday, July 5th – Friday July 6th. Join NYC actor, writer, producer director Peter-Michael Marino for a two-day improv class. Normally $150 per person in NYC, this class is available for $50 per person until June 15th and then price increases to $75. Sign up today. For more info call 518.624.3077
Antiques and Vintage Show
July 6th & 7th. LL Central School 10am daily. $1 admission. Check out selection of antiques and vintage mid-century modern collectibles and memorabilia.
US Waterski Show Team
July 21st, 2012. 3pm. Long Lake Town Beach. Rain or Shine. North Eastern Regional Champions of 2011 perform their show in Long Lake. Jumps, stunts, pyramids guaranteed to wow the crowd. FREE!