In no particular order, here are a few of our favorite places. Let us know where you love to go when you are at Birdsong and we will add it to the list!

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

Keene Farmers Market - Marcy Field summer Sundays 9:30-2pm

Santa's Workshop - Wilmington

Whiteface Veterans' Memorial Highway The views without the hiking!

Olympic related sites in Lake Placid - Ski jump complex, bobsled and luge rides, museum

John Brown Farm State Historic Site

Whiteface Mountain - Downhill skiing as well as summer events

Mt Van Hoevenberg - Cross country skiing

The shops of Lake Placid - Fun variety of locals shops

High Falls Gorge - Wilmington

The Wild Center - Museum in Tupper Lake

Experience Outdoors - High ropes course in Lake Placid

Cascade Welcome Center - Adirondack Mountain Club welcome center with hiking, XC skiing and snow shoeing trails.

SECURING PROVISIONS

Valley Grocery Store (1815 NY 73, Keene)- Small but has essentials and local products.

Stewarts Shop (10857 NY 9N, Keene) - Snacks, drinks, basic food and great ice cream.

East Branch Organics (10861 NY 9N, Keene) - Eclectic mix of food products and an impressive beer selection.

Cedar Run Bakery and Market (2 Grist Mill Ln, Keene) - Part high end grocery store/bakery, part boutique, their selection is impressive. Great place to get frozen and ready to go home cooked quality meals.

Rivermeade Farm Market (1925 NY 73, Keene) - Small but thoughtful selection of fresh ingredients, staples, and to go food. Menu of take out options as well.

LOCAL SHOPPING

Dartbrook Rustic Goods (10861 NY 9N, Keene) - Handmade furniture, antiques - fun to explore.

The Mountaineer (1866 NY 73, Keene) - Go to place for outdoor gear with great staff.

McDonough’s Valley Hardware (1901 N Main St, Keene) - More than a hardware store, this shop houses a cute gift selection and pretty much everything you might have forgotten you need.

The Birch Store (1778 NY 73, Keene Valley) - Fashion, souvenirs, home decor

Craigarden - (9216 NY 9N, Elizabethtown) - Farm store and gallery

LOCAL DINING

Forty Six (Keene) - Small menu, interesting and well cooked options.

Noonmark (Keene Valley) - Traditional diner, known for their pies.

Old Mountain Coffee (Keene Valley) - Tasty and hearty breakfast sandwiches as well as a lunch menu.

Ice Jam Inn (Upper Jay) - Burgers, sandwiches, mussels and mains. What’s not to love?

The Deer’s Head Inn - Farm to table cuisine with a small but interesting menu.

Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe (8 Artos Way, Jay) - Tasty breakfast and brunch spot.

Smoke Signals (Lake Placid) - Very popular bbq place. Go hungry!

Big Slide and Lake Placid Brewery (Lake Placid) - Brewpubs owned by the same people. Offering tasty beverages and reliably good food.

Dogwood Bread Company (Westport) - Pizza, sandwiches, artisan bread