Guidebook for Wells

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Guidebook for Wells

Entertainment & Activities

Oak Mountain, New York's friendliest mountain for skiing and snowboarding is just 14 miles from Wells. Families can enjoy affordable winter sports and learn to ski and ride with o outstanding ski instructors. Other winter fun options include snow tubing and snowshoe trails. Great food is always available at their restaurant, the Acorn Pub & Eatery. And brides' don’t want to miss out on one of New York’s most scenic and beautiful Adirondack wedding locations with topnotch wedding facilities and wedding catering services. Summer fun includes Disc Golf, Hiking and our Scenic Lift Rides.
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Oak Mountain
141 Novosel Way
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Oak Mountain, New York's friendliest mountain for skiing and snowboarding is just 14 miles from Wells. Families can enjoy affordable winter sports and learn to ski and ride with o outstanding ski instructors. Other winter fun options include snow tubing and snowshoe trails. Great food is always available at their restaurant, the Acorn Pub & Eatery. And brides' don’t want to miss out on one of New York’s most scenic and beautiful Adirondack wedding locations with topnotch wedding facilities and wedding catering services. Summer fun includes Disc Golf, Hiking and our Scenic Lift Rides.
18 miles from house Winter Cross Country Skiing •The ideal time to enjoy Lapland Lake for a day trip • Cross-country skiing in and around the resort, as well as ice-skating, snowshoeing, snow tubing and kick sledding. Sightings of loons, beaver, ducks, herons, and kingfishers along the lake, one that’s surrounded by forests of hardwood and pines. • Biking and hiking opportunities are plentiful and are especially spectacular in the fall as crisp autumn temperatures create outstanding foliage displays.
Lapland Lake Road
Lapland Lake Road
18 miles from house Winter Cross Country Skiing •The ideal time to enjoy Lapland Lake for a day trip • Cross-country skiing in and around the resort, as well as ice-skating, snowshoeing, snow tubing and kick sledding. Sightings of loons, beaver, ducks, herons, and kingfishers along the lake, one that’s surrounded by forests of hardwood and pines. • Biking and hiking opportunities are plentiful and are especially spectacular in the fall as crisp autumn temperatures create outstanding foliage displays.
This former church was seemingly abandoned, but its new owners have come in and really turned it around. This property is now on the National Historical Register and has been restored to some of its former glory. The owners have turned the old church into a social venue. They have been busy hosting concerts, open mic nights, and more. This venue has filled a gap that previously exsited in Wells when people were looking for something to do.
The Revival
1441 NY-30
This former church was seemingly abandoned, but its new owners have come in and really turned it around. This property is now on the National Historical Register and has been restored to some of its former glory. The owners have turned the old church into a social venue. They have been busy hosting concerts, open mic nights, and more. This venue has filled a gap that previously exsited in Wells when people were looking for something to do.

Parks & Nature

Auger Falls 0 1 Hiking, Waterfalls GPS 43.46722, -74.24689 Take Route 30 North from the town of Wells. Approximately 3 miles up Route 30 there is a right hand turn that leads to a parking area. This 40 foot falls is at the beginning of a series of drops, plunges and cascades totaling over 100 feet though this narrow gorge lined with Hemlocks on the Sacandaga River. Many potholes can be seen along the edge of the gorge when the water level is low. Please be careful around the falls area, as the banks are steep and slippery. From Rout 8 – 2 miles each way
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Auger Falls Trailhead
New York 30
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Auger Falls 0 1 Hiking, Waterfalls GPS 43.46722, -74.24689 Take Route 30 North from the town of Wells. Approximately 3 miles up Route 30 there is a right hand turn that leads to a parking area. This 40 foot falls is at the beginning of a series of drops, plunges and cascades totaling over 100 feet though this narrow gorge lined with Hemlocks on the Sacandaga River. Many potholes can be seen along the edge of the gorge when the water level is low. Please be careful around the falls area, as the banks are steep and slippery. From Rout 8 – 2 miles each way
Austin Falls 0 0 Cycling, Hiking, Waterfalls GPS Coordinates: ( 43.49996, -74.27858 ) 0.1 miles Elevation Gain (feet): 0 Location: 7.0 miles N. of Wells: Drive north from Wells on Route 30 to the intersection of Rte 30 & 8. Continue another 6.5 miles and make a right onto Old Route 30, an unimproved road, and drive for exactly 2.7 miles and pull off to the side of the road to park. The road is paved, but very bumpy, so use caution and drive slow! The falls are off to the right, can be heard from the road, and are reached with an easy 50 ft. walk down to the falls. The surrounding banks of the stream are very slippery, so use caution when walking alongside the falls.
Austin Falls
Austin Falls 0 0 Cycling, Hiking, Waterfalls GPS Coordinates: ( 43.49996, -74.27858 ) 0.1 miles Elevation Gain (feet): 0 Location: 7.0 miles N. of Wells: Drive north from Wells on Route 30 to the intersection of Rte 30 & 8. Continue another 6.5 miles and make a right onto Old Route 30, an unimproved road, and drive for exactly 2.7 miles and pull off to the side of the road to park. The road is paved, but very bumpy, so use caution and drive slow! The falls are off to the right, can be heard from the road, and are reached with an easy 50 ft. walk down to the falls. The surrounding banks of the stream are very slippery, so use caution when walking alongside the falls.
Lake Algonquin is located west of Wells, New York. Fish species present in the lake are sunfish, yellow perch, and walleye. There is a boat launch of Algonquin Road on the west shore. There is also a carry down off Craig Road on the northeast shore. Lake Algonquin Beach is 15 minutes walk from the apartment. From the mountains into the southern foothills, fall descends on the Adirondacks' millions of acres of forests with brilliant colors and one of the longest foliage seasons on the East Coast. One of our best-kept secrets for peak foliage viewing is to go boating on Adirondack lakes when the water is still and photograph the dazzling foliage reflected in the calm waters of the Adirondacks.
Lake Algonquin
Lake Algonquin is located west of Wells, New York. Fish species present in the lake are sunfish, yellow perch, and walleye. There is a boat launch of Algonquin Road on the west shore. There is also a carry down off Craig Road on the northeast shore. Lake Algonquin Beach is 15 minutes walk from the apartment. From the mountains into the southern foothills, fall descends on the Adirondacks' millions of acres of forests with brilliant colors and one of the longest foliage seasons on the East Coast. One of our best-kept secrets for peak foliage viewing is to go boating on Adirondack lakes when the water is still and photograph the dazzling foliage reflected in the calm waters of the Adirondacks.

Drinks & Nightlife

Acorn Pub & Eatery Adirondack cuisine is what drives the casually-creative menu at historic Oak Mountain. The year-round activities and local recommendations are what get you here. The hospitality, fun and high-standards instilled by “Hell’s Kitchen” finalist, executive Chef Lou Petrozza, are what will keep your family coming back all year long. The carefully designed menu with a wide variety of options caters to the hungry skier, rider, your special event guests and summer enthusiast- even the little ones too. Thirsty? Enjoy 6 craft beers on tap, signature cocktails and Shirley temples all with the mountain views or catch the game on one of big screen TVs.
46 recommandé par les habitants
Oak Mountain
141 Novosel Way
46 recommandé par les habitants
Acorn Pub & Eatery Adirondack cuisine is what drives the casually-creative menu at historic Oak Mountain. The year-round activities and local recommendations are what get you here. The hospitality, fun and high-standards instilled by “Hell’s Kitchen” finalist, executive Chef Lou Petrozza, are what will keep your family coming back all year long. The carefully designed menu with a wide variety of options caters to the hungry skier, rider, your special event guests and summer enthusiast- even the little ones too. Thirsty? Enjoy 6 craft beers on tap, signature cocktails and Shirley temples all with the mountain views or catch the game on one of big screen TVs.
Casual dining with a little bit of something for everyone. Burgers, Steaks, Pasta Dishes, Sandwiches, Seafood, and Daily Specials, has a bar and is 4 miles from Wells going RT 30 south.
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Alpine Grille
920 NY-30
14 recommandé par les habitants
Casual dining with a little bit of something for everyone. Burgers, Steaks, Pasta Dishes, Sandwiches, Seafood, and Daily Specials, has a bar and is 4 miles from Wells going RT 30 south.

Food Scene

1.5 miles from the apartment One of the first restaurants Wells has seen in a while, The Over Rock Cafe opened a few years ago. This classic American Style Diner is open Thursday through Sunday and serves breakfast and lunch. They also open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. Stop in for a burger and fries, or try one of their daily specials! They even have a nice, warm, wood stove in the middle of the restaurant for those colder days. And, if you stop by in the warmer months, you can see the authentic, restored gypsy wagon they park out front.
Over Rock Cafe
1529 NY-30
1.5 miles from the apartment One of the first restaurants Wells has seen in a while, The Over Rock Cafe opened a few years ago. This classic American Style Diner is open Thursday through Sunday and serves breakfast and lunch. They also open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. Stop in for a burger and fries, or try one of their daily specials! They even have a nice, warm, wood stove in the middle of the restaurant for those colder days. And, if you stop by in the warmer months, you can see the authentic, restored gypsy wagon they park out front.
14 miles from Wells RT 30 north Melody Lodge's dining has always been renowned for excellent food and service. They strive to use quality foods executed into delicious meals. Enjoy a relaxed dining experience overlooking Lakes Pleasant and Sacandaga or fireside during Fall and Winter seasons.
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Melody Lodge
111 Old Indian Lake Rd
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14 miles from Wells RT 30 north Melody Lodge's dining has always been renowned for excellent food and service. They strive to use quality foods executed into delicious meals. Enjoy a relaxed dining experience overlooking Lakes Pleasant and Sacandaga or fireside during Fall and Winter seasons.

Shopping

Cool old store with much of what you will need when camping, staying at the lake, etc. Store has produce, frozen food, books, camping and grilling supplies.
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Charlie Johns Store
111 Elm Lake Rd
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Cool old store with much of what you will need when camping, staying at the lake, etc. Store has produce, frozen food, books, camping and grilling supplies.
They developed as a truly "get-everything-here" general store. You can get everything from plumbing supplies, camping repair stuff, bait, tackle, and frozen filet mignon (as well as reasonably priced gas, propane, etc).Even if you are passing by, you have to stop and get one of their sub sandwiches. They have 2 sizes of subs, but the larger one will probably feed a family of four. You can also get burgers, great chicken fingers, really good fries, and even fresh made pizza (including party sizes). They also have a softserve ice-cream window too boot.
Lakeside General Store
1359 NY-30
They developed as a truly "get-everything-here" general store. You can get everything from plumbing supplies, camping repair stuff, bait, tackle, and frozen filet mignon (as well as reasonably priced gas, propane, etc).Even if you are passing by, you have to stop and get one of their sub sandwiches. They have 2 sizes of subs, but the larger one will probably feed a family of four. You can also get burgers, great chicken fingers, really good fries, and even fresh made pizza (including party sizes). They also have a softserve ice-cream window too boot.

Everything Else

Northville has become a destination point for summer, fall and winter tourists. Facilities for tourists are steadily expanding in the Great Sacandaga Lake region and now include several fine restaurants and golf course. You will also find a wonderful cross-country ski resort, a regional cultural arts program, arts and craft shops, marinas, libraries, an extensive fish stocking program, sailing regattas, opportunities for hiking, cycling, snowshoeing, ice-fishing, snowmobiling and other outdoor pursuits. - 14 miles from Wells RT 30 south
Village of Northville Offices
412 S Main St
Northville has become a destination point for summer, fall and winter tourists. Facilities for tourists are steadily expanding in the Great Sacandaga Lake region and now include several fine restaurants and golf course. You will also find a wonderful cross-country ski resort, a regional cultural arts program, arts and craft shops, marinas, libraries, an extensive fish stocking program, sailing regattas, opportunities for hiking, cycling, snowshoeing, ice-fishing, snowmobiling and other outdoor pursuits. - 14 miles from Wells RT 30 south

Essentials

This convenience store carries all of the standard supplies, plus they have a deli that carries Boar's Head Deli Meat for their freshly made sandwiches. You can also treat yourself to some hand-scooped Italian ice. In the summertime, they also rent kayaks and tubes for a little bit of water fun!
Wells Edge Country Store
1488 NY-30
This convenience store carries all of the standard supplies, plus they have a deli that carries Boar's Head Deli Meat for their freshly made sandwiches. You can also treat yourself to some hand-scooped Italian ice. In the summertime, they also rent kayaks and tubes for a little bit of water fun!