Putnam Dam.
Putnam Dam is a 1.2-mile trail to an earthen dam on Putnam Creek, built in the 1850s to regulate water for downstream lumber operations. The path is flat and wide — a short walk suitable for families, ending at the dam's weathered stonework and the pond behind it.
- Leg-stretcherShort and nearly flat — an hour or less
- Peak foliage window — color starts up high and works down the valleys through mid-October.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
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4- Nettle Meadow at The Hitching Post16.7 mi
A tavern and dining spot tied to Nettle Meadow Farm, the noted goat-and-sheep creamery, serving farm-to-table fare in the Lake Luzerne area.
- The Log Jam Restaurant17.5 mi
The Log Jam Restaurant is an authentic log cabin restaurant in Lake George, NY, offering comfortable, casual Adirondack-style dining. It features stone fireplaces and serves American fare, including steaks and a large salad bar.
- Bistro LeRoux19.7 mi
Local, French-accented cuisine with multiple rooms displaying artwork & views of the open kitchen.
- The Local20.0 mi
Fine-dining restaurant in the Great Sacandaga Lake region.
— 16.7 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sip.
2- ADK Blend20.0 mi
Northville smoothie & açaí-bowl spot in the Great Sacandaga Lake corridor.
- Caffe Vero21.1 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
— 20.0 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
4- Martha's Dandee Creme16.3 mi
The definitive gateway ice cream stand into the Adirondacks, marked by its towering rooster sign on Route 9 in Queensbury. Towering swirls of soft serve in dozens of handmade flavors plus a grill menu, spring through early fall.
- Cree-Mee Freeze17.8 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- The Village Scoop20.2 mi
A walk-up ice cream shop on Northville's Main Street at the north tip of Great Sacandaga Lake — hard ice cream and soft serve with a wide flavor selection.
- Lake George Baking Company21.2 mi
A bakery with two locations in Queensbury and Lake George, offering custom cakes, breads, rolls, and the original Fudge Fancy. Off-season hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
— 16.3 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
4- South Shore Dive15.6 mi
South Shore Dive: Casual dining on Great Sacandaga Lake. Made-to-order meals, craft cocktails, lake views. Book now in upstate NY!
- The Long Horn Restaurant & Pub16.9 mi
The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Lake Luzerne, The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Lake Luzerne Online ordering, online order accepting credit card, The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Fast, Relaxed, Healthy and stylish dining experience., Catering and Gi…
- Sport Island Pub20.5 mi
Sport Island Pub offers great food, refreshing drinks, and friendly entertainment on the Great Sacandaga Lake. This family-run restaurant, with three generations of service, invites you to enjoy exquisite dishes for dine-in or take-out.
- Adirondack Pub & Brewery20.7 mi
Comfortable brewpub offering craft beers & American comfort food amid rustic, lodge-style surrounds.
— 15.6 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- Saratoga Escape Lodges & RV Resort1.9 mi
Casual resort offering basic wood cabins with kitchens, plus mini-golf, a water park & a lake.
- Rockwell Falls Inn and Wine Bar13.6 mi
A Victorian-era inn in Lake Luzerne, south of Lake George, with 12 rooms (all with private baths, gas fireplaces, and jacuzzi tubs) and a wine bar open to the public Thursday through Saturday evenings.
- Luzerne Court Motel14.9 mi
A renovated roadside motel on Lake Avenue in Lake Luzerne, 7.5 miles south of Lake George and 25 miles north of Saratoga, with a seasonal pool, nightly campfires, and pet-friendly rooms.
- Baymont by Wyndham Queensbury Lake George15.0 mi
Warm quarters in a casual hotel offering an indoor pool & a gym, plus free breakfast & parking.
See.
4- Historic Copeland Covered Bridge16.7 mi
The Historic Copeland Covered Bridge is a 35-foot Queenpost truss bridge built in 1879 by Arad Copeland in Edinburg, Saratoga County. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is the only covered bridge remaining in Saratoga C…
- Tubby Tubes River Co.16.9 mi
An outfitter for lazy-river tubing on the Lower Hudson in Lake Luzerne, with guided trips, tubes, life jackets, and shuttle included. Ages 2 and up. Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
- Lake George Expedition Park19.4 mi
Lake George Expedition Park is a place of adventure, discovery, and excitement for attendees of all ages. Located in Lake George, NY. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day.
- Lake George Battlefield Park20.7 mi
Visitors to the Lake George Battlefield can see the sites of the Battle of Lake George (1755), which was part of the siege of Fort William Henry (1757) and a major military camp throughout the French and Indian War (1754-1763).
— 16.7 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- How long is the Putnam Dam?The Putnam Dam is approximately 1.15 miles (1.9 kilometers) — a short out-and-back suitable for most fitness levels.