BLUE MOUNTAIN CENTER.
A working retreat where writers and artists create beside the lake
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Eat.
4- Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner2.8 mi
Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner: the best Diner in Indian Lake, NY. Order directly online today for takeout or delivery. Save money, support local business!
- Long View Lodge Restaurant6.9 mi
Long View Lodge Restaurant on Long Lake offers a full-service dining experience with an award-winning chef. Known for its quality ingredients and an ever-changing menu in a warm, inviting Adirondack setting, no reservations are necessary.
- Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack8.1 mi
Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack is a family restaurant and bar with four Adirondack locations, offering homemade pizza, wings, and seafood. Guests can enjoy sports on high-def TVs, a full bar, and live music.
- Long Lake Diner & Owl’s Head Pub8.8 mi
Long Lake Diner & Owl's Head Pub has been proudly serving food, beverages, and memories since 2004.
Sip.
2- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop2.5 mi
Seasonal coffee shop inside the 1895 schoolhouse that houses Blue Mountain Designs. Espresso, locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, baked goods, avocado toast, sandwiches, and soups. May through October.
- Waypoint Cafe9.0 mi
Long Lake cafe at 1265 Main St. La Colombe coffee, homemade quiche, avocado toast, artisan sandwiches, salads, poke bowls, soups, and charcuterie. Closed Mondays; weeknight happy hour 4–6 p.m.
Sweet.
2- Custard’s Last Stand8.7 mi
Custard's Last Stand is a historic ice cream shop in Long Lake, established in 1958, serving a variety of soft frozen custard & hard ice cream, sundaes, specialty shakes, floats, and ice cream sodas. They also offer merchandise and gift cards.
- The Park8.7 mi
Trying to find a fast food restaurant in Long Lake? Pay a visit to The Park. We offer a range of burgers, sides, ice cream, drinks and coffee options.
Drink.
2- Hex and Hop Tasting Room - Blue Mountain Lake2.5 mi
Hex and Hop is a craft brewery and meadery located in Bloomingdale, New York. They offer full-flavored, high-quality craft beer and mead, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, emphasizing community and craft.
- Brookside Hops & Hoagies8.8 mi
Brookside Hops & Hoagies is a casual, family-friendly shop in Long Lake, founded in 2023, offering craft beers and hoagies made with fresh ingredients and Boars Head deli meats. It operates Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.
Stay.
4- The Hedges on Blue Mountain Lake1.4 mi
An Adirondack Great Camp on Blue Mountain Lake, 12 acres with 1,600 feet of waterfront, 30-plus lodging options, full-service dining, and seasonal recreation. National Register listed.
- Minnowbrook Conference Center2.0 mi
A 28-acre conference and retreat center on Blue Mountain Lake operated by Syracuse University, with meeting rooms, lakeside patio, and full-service catering for academic and private groups.
- Hemlock Hall2.1 mi
A historic family-owned resort on Blue Mountain Lake's north shore, open mid-June through mid-October, with eight lodge rooms, four motel units, nine cottages, and breakfast and dinner included.
- Blue Mountain Lake Inn2.2 mi
Blue Mountain Lake Inn is a historic 1880s Victorian boarding house offering bed and breakfast lodging and whole house rentals in Blue Mountain Lake, NY, providing hospitality for guests exploring the Adirondack Park.
See.
4- Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts2.5 mi
Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts is a vibrant hub for creativity in the Adirondacks, offering inspiring performances, gallery exhibits, workshops, and community events for all ages.
- Adirondack Experience — Museum on Blue Mountain Lake2.5 mi
More than 20 buildings across 121 acres hold interactive exhibitions on Adirondack life, from boat collections and photography archives to outdoor activities and a research library.
- Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station4.2 mi
Blue Mountain offers a rewarding fire tower hike in the Central Adirondacks, featuring sweeping views and historical significance, with a world-class museum located at its base.
- Camp Pine Knot7.6 mi
William West Durant's 1877 compound on Raquette Lake — the camp that invented the Adirondack Great Camp style. Now SUNY Cortland's Huntington Memorial Camp, an outdoor-education center with occasional public programs.
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