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Point au Roche Lodge is uniquely located, surrounded on three sides by Point au Roche State Park and just minutes from Lake Champlain. From outdoor adventures and historic landmarks to family-friendly attractions, the area offers something for every traveler, in every season.
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Your Gateway to Point au Roche State Park
The lodge’s location is lucky enough to be bordered on three sides by Point au Roche State Park, an 856-acre stretch of forest, marshland, and Lake Champlain shoreline. The park offers more than 12 miles of scenic trails, from gentle wooded paths to loops with sweeping views of the lake. In summer, guests can swim at the sandy beach, launch kayaks or small boats, and explore a nature center with family-friendly programs. In winter, the same trails transform into peaceful routes for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
With the park right across the street and Lake Champlain less than a mile away, step outside and be immersed in nature within minutes.
Ausable Chasm
Open to the public since 1870, Ausable Chasm is one of the oldest natural attractions in North America and a must-see for visitors to the region. Known as the “Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks,” it features dramatic sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, and scenic trails that showcase the chasm’s beauty from every angle. For adventure seekers, activities like rafting, tubing, and rappelling add a dose of thrill, while unique offerings such as lantern tours and gemstone mining make it family-friendly as well.
“The lodge has a very striking appearance inside and out. The location is excellent and close to many activities in both the New York and Vermont sides of Lake Champlain. It is located right across the Point Au Roche State Park"
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The Adirondacks
Point au Roche Lodge sits right on the border of Adirondack Park, placing one of the largest protected landscapes in the United States within easy reach. Spanning over six million acres of wilderness, lakes, and mountains, the Adirondacks offer endless opportunities for hiking, paddling, and scenic drives. From tranquil trails and hidden waterfalls to iconic peaks and charming small towns, the park is a playground for outdoor adventure in every season.
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Handpicked local experiences, trails, and hidden gems we love to share
On the northwestern shoreline of Lake Champlain, Point Au Roche State Park is a hidden gem and haven for nature lovers. Open year-round from sunrise to sunset for hiking, cross-country skiing, and winter snowshoeing, there are 15 miles of easy dog-friendly trails winding through a mix of old-growth forests, serene wetlands, and open areas abounding in wildlife and tranquil views of Lake Champlain.
19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh, NY - 0.2 miles
The 3.3-mile hike on the historic Ranger Trail to the summit of Poke-o-Moonshine Mountain is steep, stair-heavy, and a little challenging, yet incredibly rewarding. Views from the summit and fire tower cab extend 360 degrees over the High Peaks, Green Mountains, and the vast expanses of Lake Champlain. The trailhead is located at the dog-friendly Poke-o-Moonshine Day Use Area with picnic tables, fireplaces, and BBQ grills to make a day of it!
The 4.8-mile Observer’s Trail is the gentler alternative and one of the best winter snowshoe hikes on the Adirondack Coast. For rock-climbing and ice-climbing near Plattsburg, NY – Poke-o-Moonshine Mountain is one of the best climbing locations in the northeast with 250+ climbing routes.
US-9, Lewis, Plattsburgh, NY - 31 miles
The “Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks” is a magnificent, two-mile scenic gorge only 12 miles south of Plattsburgh, NY. Voted the “Best Thing to Do in the Adirondacks”, Ausable Chasm offers 5-miles of well-maintained and breathtaking hiking trails with cliffs, waterfalls, bridges, stairs, and stunning views of the canyon and Valcour Island. Visitors have more outdoor activities and tour options than any New York park! Guided hikes are available or switch out your hiking boots for water shoes and experience the beauty of Adirondack’s top attraction on an epic Ausable Chasm river rafting tour or gentle family float.
2144 US-9, Ausable Chasm, NY - 26 miles
Twisted Carrot a locally operated and employee-owned restaurant in the heart of downtown Plattsburgh, NY with “outrageously good food”! The atmosphere is casual and hip, the all-day menu is fun, fresh, and creative with a fusion of flavors, and the house-made desserts and boozy treats are delicious. Pair your meal with a choice of craft beer in cans, bottles, or on tap, wine and bubbly, swanky seasonal cocktails, and tasty virgin mocktails for the non-drinkers and designated drivers in your party.
82 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, NY - 8.2 miles
For the freshest farm-to-table cuisine and classy fine dining in Plattsburg, NY, the chef-owned and award-winning Anthony’s Restaurant & Bistro is hard to beat. Set in a beautifully restored 19th-century farmhouse with an elegant and intimate pub-style atmosphere, Anthony’s are known for their artistically presented European-inspired American cuisine paired with fine wine by the glass or bottle, creative cocktails, craft beers, and mouthwatering homemade desserts. Anthony’s Restaurant & Bistro offers the best fine dining in Plattsburgh, NY with live piano music Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations are essential.
538 State Route 3, Plattsburgh, NY - 11 miles
Irises Cafe & Wine Bar is an elegant and upscale downtown Plattsburgh, NY restaurant for a lazy lunch, delicious dinner, or a slow Saturday brunch. Patrons are spoilt for choice with a diverse and eclectic menu of contemporary American fare and a tempting drinks menu of beer, bubbles, 30+ Martini options, frozen craft cocktail slushies, red and white wine sangria, and steaming spiked coffees. With spacious indoor booths, pet-friendly outdoor seating in the warmer months, and marvelous Martini nights every Wednesday with live blues and folk music.
20-22 City Hall Pl, Plattsburgh, NY - 8.1 miles
Along the northwestern shoreline of Lake Champlain lies Point Au Roches State Park with 863 acres of unspoiled and secluded old-growth forests, serene marshes, and quiet coves nestled along the lake waters. The park’s day use area has a fantastic and well-protected small sandy beach with shallow waters for safe swimming, picnic facilities and grilling areas, convenient public restrooms, and a great playground for the kids.
19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh, NY - 0.2 miles
Plattsburgh City Beach on Lake Champlain sits at the end of Beach Road and, at more than a mile long, ranks as one of the longest freshwater beaches in America. This is our favorite stretch of beach for long beach walks, safe lifeguarded swimming, sunbathing, kite flying or kite surfing, boating, fishing, and beautiful beach sunsets over Lake Champlain. With a dog park for your pooch, kayak and SUP rentals, beach volleyball, picnic areas with outdoor grills, and a food truck and Cabana Beach Bar to refuel, Plattsburgh City Beach has all you need for a fun beach day in Upstate New York. Break your beach day by exploring the trails branching from the shoreline into Cumberland Bay State Park.
4 Beach Road, Plattsburgh, NY - 6.4 miles
Hop on the ferry from Cumberland Head to explore the beautiful beaches of Vermont at Grand Isle State Park on South Hero Island, the largest island in Lake Champlain. The Plattsburgh, NY to Grand Isle, VT ferry runs 24/7 year-round for a 15-minute journey to the beaches of Grand Isle State Park with over 4,000 feet of shoreline with quiet beaches for swimming and secluded rugged rocky areas to explore.
36 Eastshore S, Grand Isle - 15 miles
Whiteface spans three peaks with 90 trails, six terrain parks, and terrain for every level — from beginner learning slopes to Olympic-level double black diamonds.
5021 NY-86, Wilmington, NY - 50 miles
Just an hour from Wilmington, Titus features three interconnected peaks with 50 trails for all levels, plus tubing and night skiing. A cozy lodge with fireplaces, a pub, kids’ play area, and outdoor firepits makes it the perfect family ski spot.
215 Johnson Rd, Malone, NY - 56 miles
Established in 1890 and designed by renowned golf architect Albert W. Tillinghast, Bluff Point Golf Resort is the oldest golf course on the Adirondack Coast and a favorite with US Presidents and tycoons. Situated along the scenic shores of Lake Champlain, Bluff Point offers both a spectacular setting and course design with well-manicured fairways lined with ancient cottonwoods and panoramic views of the lake, Valcour Island, and Vermont’s Green Mountains. The resort offers a fully stocked pro shop overlooking the first hole, a clubhouse with a lake view patio, and a private sandy beach on Lake Champlain with sun loungers and kayaks, canoes, and SUPs to paddle the lake.
75 Bluff Point Drive, Plattsburgh, NY - 13 miles
Situated on the historic Plattsburgh Air Force Base, the 18-hole Barracks Course at the was designed by Scott Witter and opened in 1962. Featuring 6,857 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72, the course offers challenging play for every handicap, reasonably priced tee times, golf cart rentals, and a bar and restaurant for 19th-hole happy hour.
24 Golf Course Road, Plattsburgh, NY - 33 miles
The Harmony Golf Club & Community is located in the heart of the Adirondacks only 14 miles from downtown Plattsburgh, NY. Designed by Chaning Floyd and established in 1912, Harmony Golf Club is a historic Adirondack-style walking course featuring 14-holes of play for all abilities, an event venture for Adirondack weddings, a driving range, and a newly-renovated clubhouse. End your round of golf on the outdoor patio overlooking Lake Champlain or around the fireplace in the cozy bar and grill
95 North Street, Port Kent, NY - 27 miles
Country Dreams Farm is a classic Adirondack working farm open to the public from May through October for endless family fun and true country living. Highlights include a petting zoo with potbelly pigs, fainting goats, and chickens, wagon rides around the farm, seasonal pumpkin picking and corn mazes, haunted Halloween events, and special reserved winter sleigh rides in nearby Lake Placid. The farm gift shop is open daily year-round to stop by for local produce ranging from maple syrups, honey, jams, and baked goods to eggs fresh from the farm.
260 Pellerin Road, Plattsburgh, NY - 9.4 miles
Champlain Kids Zone is a family-friendly indoor entertainment venue located in the Champlain Center, the North County’s premier shopping mall with an 8-screen cinema, food court, and all the brands you love for a little retail therapy on vacation. Whether you’re breaking up a shopping spree or looking for a rainy day activity for the kids in Plattsburgh, NY, Kids Zone has bouncy castles and inflatables for kids ages 12 and under with day passes and reasonable hourly rates available for unlimited play.
60 Smithfield Blvd, Plattsburgh, NY - 9.5 miles
The kids’ activities continue at the Fun Zone Arcade situated in the food court at the Champlain Center shopping mall. With air hockey, basketball games, 25+ arcade games ranging from Pac-Man and Dig-Dug to classic Donkey Kong, and an amazing prize counter for the kids to choose from, this is the best games arcade in Plattsburgh, NY to cater to every age group and keep the kids entertained while you shop in Plattsburgh.
60 Smithfield Blvd, Plattsburgh, NY - 9.5 miles
The Wickham Marsh Wildlife Area encompasses 860 acres of forests and marshlands nestled between Ausable Chasm and Port Kent on Lake Champlain. Situated only 15 miles south of Plattsburgh, NY, this unique Adirondack wildlife area is a haven for outdoor recreation with designated trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, and four seasons of enchanting birding. From the parking on Giddings Road a 300-foot wheelchair-accessible trail winds past a Bird Conservation Area kiosk to a wooden observation deck perched 200-feet above a rare cedar plantation, grasslands, and marshes with panoramic views for birding. From the deck endless trails weave through the lower mud flats to the higher peninsulas abounding in wildlife, woodland birds, and the chance to spot an eastern screech owl in the evenings. The highlight of Wickham Marsh Wildlife Area is the Osprey pole and nesting platform where the marsh meets the grasslands easily viewable from the observation deck – bring the binocs!
Giddings Road, Port Kent, NY - 26 miles
Montys Bay Wildlife Management Area
Situated on the western shore of Lake Champlain just north of Point Au Roche State Park, Montys Bay Wildlife Management Area features trails through 300-acres of majestic hardwood swamps, wetlands and sprawling floodplains with massive cottonwood, oaks, silver maples, and one of the oldest tree stands on Lake Champlain. Monty’s Bay welcomes a spectacular seasonal migration of waterfowl in the wetlands, songbirds in the old-growth forests, and flocks of Canada Geese and Snow Geese nesting on the shoreline. Neighboring Point Au Roche State Park offers access to Lake Champlain year-round for swimming, boating, fishing, and exploring the trails on foot, snowshoe, or classic cross-country skis.
Beekmantown, NY - 6.1 miles
Crown Point State Historic Site
Travel an hour south of Plattsburgh, NY for a birding experience with a touch of history! Crown Point State Historic Site is set on the peninsula at the Lake Champlain Bridge to Vermont and is home to the well-preserved ruins of Fort St. Frederick and Fort Crown Point dating back to the 1700 colonial wars between the British and French, the historic Crown Port Pier, Champlain Memorial Lighthouse, and a museum open in the summer months. In spring, the historic site is a breeding habitat and nest site for a variety of birds including woodpeckers, 25+ species of warblers, and brilliantly beautiful Baltimore Orioles. The grounds at Crown Point State Historic Site are open year-round for visitors to explore the hiking trails or well-marked cross-country and snowshoe trails in the winter. Step back in time and experience some of the best birding near Plattsburgh at Crown Point State Historic Site, NY.
21 Grand View Dr, Crown Point, NY - 68 miles
The War of 1812 Museum is a small yet fascinating American history museum dedicated to exploring the cause and effects of the War of 1812 and the Battle of Plattsburgh in 1814. The museum features rotating exhibits with live reenactments of both wars, forgotten military artifacts dating over 200 years old, an art gallery, a small theater, and a museum shop to take a piece of Plattsburgh history home. The War of 1812 Museum is one of the most famous downtown Plattsburgh attractions with educational tours available for a full experience of the history of Plattsburg, NY.
31 Washington Road, Plattsburgh, NY - 9.6 miles
Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum
Located across from the War of 1812 Museum, the Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum preserves military artifacts from 1954-1995 when the base was operational as the home of Strategic Air Command and Air Mobility Command during the Cold War. The museum is open seasonally from May through October with guided tours available by knowledgeable volunteers, many PAFB veterans themselves! If you’re fascinated with US history, this is a must-do attraction.
31 Washington Road, Plattsburgh, NY - 9.5 miles
Plattsburgh State Art Museum
The Plattsburgh State Art Museum is a bright, modern, and unique museum on the grounds of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. The museum features a permanent collection and changing exhibits of over 10,000 original paintings, antiques, artifacts, and sculptures with the most complete Rockwell Kent collection in the US. Art lovers will appreciate the unique “museum without walls” concept displaying art without boundaries throughout the college campus.
101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY - 9.4 miles
StoneWorks Massage and Skincare
Voted 2021 Best Day Spa in Plattsburgh, NY, Stoneworks Massage and Skincare is a one-stop shop for health, wellness, and indulgent spa treatments during your stay in Plattsburgh. You’re welcomed with calming music, hot towels, and a selection of high-quality professional services using 100% organic and natural Farmhouse Fresh beauty products. Choose from massages, skincare and facials, full body treatments, acupuncture, reiki, and reflexology, or customize your treatment with a signature StoneWorks package.
179 Tom Miller Rd, Plattsburgh, NY - 9.4 miles
Take a break from your adventures at Archer Bodyworks, relaxing and tranquil day spa in the heart of historic downtown Plattsburgh, NY. Known for their custom massage therapy, the excellent therapists at Archer Bodyworks offer so much more! Indulge in a body polish or happiness wrap, customized facial, or red light therapy treatment, or simply stop by for a mani-pedi appointment.
44 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY - 8.5 miles
Pamper yourself from top to toe at Lotus Salon & Spa in Plattsburgh, NY. From haircuts, highlights, and full body waxing to facials, nail art manicures, and pedicures, the Lotus Salon & Spa in Plattsburgh Plaza offers a stylish space, excellent professional service for men and women, and affordable spa prices in the heart of Plattsburgh, NY.
12 Plattsburgh Plaza, Plattsburgh, NY - 9.3 miles