Location: Wells
Top Things to do in Wells
Top 6 Things to do in Wells, United States
Wells is a town in Hamilton County, New York, United States. The population was 674 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Joshua Wells, a land agent, who built the first mills in the area. It is in the Adirondack Park and on the eastern border of the county. It is northwest of Schenectady.
Restaurants in Wells
1. Lapland Lake Cross Country Ski Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By Cherie M - New Paltz, New York
My husband and I had visited Lapland Lake about 10 years ago for a day visit for cross country skiing (we were dating at the time). We found them "by accident" - we had wanted to take a day trip together for cross country skiing and found them via Google. On that day, we saw the cabins and just loved the setting and promised each other we would return to stay in the cabins and visit this wonderful and peaceful resort again.
After all these years, my husband told me he needed to take a vacation (he works very hard) and I remembered our promise so we booked Suksi Tupa for a couple of nights and we are so glad we did! The cabin was wonderful and Kathy and Paul were so helpful and patient with all our questions. The other employees were also helpful and friendly (I do have to mention Phil -- what a sweetheart!).
On our way to Lapland Lake, we phoned ahead and ordered a couple of meals from their catered Tupa dinner service and I am so glad we did. Very generous and delicious portions (we had enough for two meals) and easy to heat up in the microwave. I have to mention that the beds were very comfortable and the sheets and towels smelled so nice.
Unfortunately (?) - the weather was on the warm side so there were not many trails open for skiing but definitely enough to fill our time. Even with all the cabins around us being filled, this place was so quiet - it was just what my husband needed.
We will be back - I hope it won't be such a long wait this time.
Thanks again, Kathy and Paul.
2. Moffitt Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By slackpacker - nj
Moffitt Beach State Park Campground was awful. Moffitt Beach State Park Campground was wonderful. How can that be?
First evening, Saturday September 5th 2015. Generators yammering like the hammers of hell, or was it white trash heaven, take your pick. Fortunately the park requires the micro power plants to shut down at 7:00 pm, which is sort of adhered to. Best thing about that is, once the racket from the generators died down, we were free to hear the dogs at all the surrounding sites barking and yammering away. That, and the card game across the road with the limited four-letter vocabulary. Moffitt Beach? More like Jersey Shore.
Second evening, Sunday September 6, 2015. Had been out hiking all day, returned to find most of the drunks, generators, and canine campers had vanished. Peace, solitude, quiet was the order of the evening. Moffitt Beach was wonderful on this night.
So when you have one night score excellent, and another score terrible, I suppose the average is...average.
I'd go back again, midweek, after the summer season.
3. Lake Pleasant Marine & Boat Rentals
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 7tammy
We spent the evening listening to Boomer play at the restaurant. The food was very good, the staff was attentive, and the band was great! The sun setting on the water was gorgeous. It was a memorable evening. If I lived nearby, I would come back again.
4. Oak Mountain Ski Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 17 reviews
Oak Mountain is a three season resort in the Southern Adirondacks, an easy drive from Albany, Utica or Lake George. We have terrain to suit everyone's needs at an affordable rate! We have an outstanding Ski and Snowboard School, accessible by snowmobile, 22 trails, 1 Quad Chairlift, 2 tbars, 22 Park Features, 4 lanes of snow tubing, and miles of Snowshoeing trails. Whether it's a hike through the majestic forest, a breathtaking view from the top of the chairlift with the surrounding lakes, a cruise down the burms and banks of the downhill mountain bike trail, the relaxed atmosphere of the Acorn Pub and Eatery with a phenomenal selection to suit everyone's tastes, Live music that will always get you groovin', or a fun round of putt -putt; everyone is sure to create long lasting memories and have a great time.
Reviewed By TDNY - Canandaigua, New York
We stopped here on our way to a 2-day ski trip at nearby Gore Mountain, and we were so glad we did! Very small resort (just one (very slow) lift, and about 20 trails. Most were green and blue- great for newer skiiers and kids....MoreThank you so much! Hope to see you again soon!
5. Charlie Johns Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Paul S - Stow, Ohio
Not many full-service grocery stores in the southern and mid Adirondacks (Tupper Lake and North Creek do have them). Charlie Johns has everything you need at fair prices. Good deli. Good beer selection and it has it's own refrigerated room. Good bakery products. Also has general campground supplies. Service is always pleasant.
6. Village Rentals
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
NEW JET SKI,SCOOTER AND PADDLEBOARD RENTALS. Snowmobile Rentals, guided or self guided. 650 miles of groomed trails. Late model Yamaha Four stroke snowmobilesAble to access the Forest Preserve Areas of the Adirondack park and see nature as you can't by road. We also rent Wedding and Party tents as well as tables, chairs, dance floor and much more. Equipment & Tool Rentals including Excavators and Backhoes. Bounce Houses, Blow up Water slides, cotton Candy and Sno Cone Machines. We rent it all! MUST HAVE VALID BOATERS LICENSE TO RENT JET SKIS. YOU CAN GET YOUR LICENSE QUICKLY ON-LINE, JUST GIVE US A CALL FOR MORE INFO. 14YO AND UP ONLY.
Reviewed By Laura_Rebecca_K - Canandaigua, New York
This was our first time snowmobiling and we had a great time. The Village Rentals staff was very friendly and helpful; the sled we rented was great. There are tons of trails in and around Speculator to explore.
Two tips: download the app Village Rentals recommends to help you navigate the extensive trail system, and DRESS WARMLY!
