Sightseeing
Proctors
432 State StSaratoga racetrack
267 Union AveSanders Town Preserve
Marino's Charters
9 Front St50 minute drive up the Northway (I87) to Lake George
This is a great tour for the whole family if you are interested in the history of planes.
Empire State Aerosciences Museum
250 Rudy Chase DrThis is a great tour for the whole family if you are interested in the history of planes.
Maple Ski Ridge
2725 Mariaville RdGreat small ski resort, around 25 minutes away from The Refuge.
Trails for walking or skiing, ponds for ice skating in the winter, and a great playground for the kids.
Indian Meadows Park
Jason Morris WayTrails for walking or skiing, ponds for ice skating in the winter, and a great playground for the kids.
City/town information
Saratoga Springs
Schenectady
Ballston Lake
Drive 20 minutes to Ballston Lake kayak launch.
Lake George
A beautiful lake with events for every season.
Food scene
Wolf Hollow Brewing Company
6882 Amsterdam RoadGreat Brewery down off the hill, pet friendly at their outdoor patio.
Demarco's
301 Mohawk AvenueBest pizza and they deliver to The Refuge
Turf Tavern
40 Mohawk AvenueGreat family owned restaurant, service and food is fantastic!!
Great cozy place with some outdoor seating, the food, service and ambiance is wonderful!
Charlton Tavern
745 Charlton RdGreat cozy place with some outdoor seating, the food, service and ambiance is wonderful!
Druthers Restaurant and Shaker & Vine Restaurant and great places to eat outside with a view of the harbor.
Mohawk Harbor
200 Harborside DrDruthers Restaurant and Shaker & Vine Restaurant and great places to eat outside with a view of the harbor.
Great drive-in burgers and fish fry, directly on Mohawk River, Scotia
6 locals recommend
Jumpin Jack's Drive-In Inc.
5 Schonowee AveGreat drive-in burgers and fish fry, directly on Mohawk River, Scotia