Being in the Adirondack mountains, there are so many accessible hiking trails, scenic views, and breathtaking adventures at your fingertips. Here are a few favorites:

Poke-O-Moonshine Firetower: 3.7 miles round trip, 18 minutes from Valcour

Whiteface Mountain: 10 miles roundtrip, 50 minutes from Valcour

Also accessible via car and a popular skiing spot

Rattlesnake Mountain: 2 miles roundtrip, 16 minutes from Valcour

A few days after Amanda and Stephen and were engaged, they drove up through the clouds to the summit of Whiteface to spectacular views and a 20-degree temperature drop! The summit is driveable, and once you get to the top, it is easily walkable; but you can also take the cave elevator or climb the stairs to the very top for a 360-degree view of the Adirondack mountain range, Lake Placid, Vermont Green Mountain range, and, on a clear day, Montreal!

Lakefront has its perks! You can rent one of our boat slips and have easy access getting on and off the water. Don’t have a boat? You can rent kayaks and canoes from Adirondack River Rentals or take a pontoon boat out for the day with Snug Harbor Marina, both within 10 minutes of Valcour Inn.

In addition to the Inn’s waterfront, you can take a paddle out to Valcour Island or head down to Ausable Point and enjoy the day on the beach.

Also known as the Grand Canyon of the ADK's Ausable Chasm, an unparalleled destination in the Adirondacks. Immerse yourself in a journey through time at one of the United States' oldest natural attractions (Established in 1870). Hike, float, or climb amidst the primeval Adirondack forest, encountering captivating landmarks such as Rainbow Falls, Elephant's Head, Column Rock, Hyde's Cave, and the serene Mystic Gorge. Delve hundreds of feet below to traverse natural stone walkways, marveling at the eons of geologic history etched in stone.

Whenever Stephen and I are at the Phipps Camp, we always make a day trip to this beach. The calm, cold, clear water of Cumberland Bay, views of Vermont, and warm sand are the best upstate New York beaches have to offer. There is a lifeguard area with dropped-off shallow swimming for quick dips, bathrooms, a BBQ, and more.