Top Things to do in North River
What to do and see in North River, North River: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in North River, United States including Adirondack Adventures, Whitewater Challengers, Adirondack River Outfitters, Garnet Hill Lodge, Garnet Mine Tours.
1. Adirondack Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Guided White Water Rafting, River Tubing, Kayaks & Canoes, Instruction, Overnight Trips, Hiking, etc.
2. Whitewater Challengers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Whitewater Challengers is a premier rafting outfitter in upstate NY. The Hudson River Adventure Center offers thrilling rafting trips on rapids up to Class V in the spring time and Class III in Summer and Fall. Hudson River Rafting is a 4-5 hours activity on the river. We provide your gear, including free wet suit rentals. Opt in to our after trip BBQ Dinner option for just $5/meal. Stay for several days and explore the Adirondacks by air on our Aerial Zipline & Ropes Course. Or battle it our with your friends in a paintball game. It's the most fun you'll have all year!
3. Adirondack River Outfitters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Whitewater raft trips ranging from family fun to high adventure. ARO has been providing river adventures for thirty four years on the Hudson and Moose Rivers in the Adirondacks and the Black River in Watertown, NY.
4. Garnet Hill Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Winter arrives early to the Adirondacks. It is not unusual to be cross country skiing at Garnet Hill by Thanksgiving. Early season storms quickly transform the Adirondack wilderness into a beautiful world of white mountain vistas and snowy woodland scenes. Come up to the magic world of winter! Discover snowy forest trails and the winter scenery of the New York Adirondack Mountains. Garnet Hill is a true mountain resort where you can discover all the fun and adventure of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Enjoy miles of scenic groomed trails. Take a ski lesson! Watch your kids ski. Enjoy a backcountry ski journey. At day’s end find the warmth of friends and good cheer by The Log House fireplace. At Garnet Hill you will find: • 55km trails, groomed daily, set tracks & skating lanes • Complete ski shop – rentals, sales, & repairs • PSIA certified ski school with lessons daily • Kids! Ski program, weekends and holiday weeks • Unique “ski down – ride back” shuttle bus – the longest ski lift around! • Full moon night skiing • Center, Lodge and Restaurant open daily
Reviewed By KathyF51 - Chagrin Falls, United States
Reading the other reviews, I have a different take on the separate building, The Birches. My husband uses a walker and often quaint and charming lodges and Inns have too many barriers for us. The Birches room allowed us to enjoy this beautiful place and have a safe accessible room. The Inn is lovely and very "lodgy", but still able to be accessed with a walker. The staff was top notch. Friendly and professional. The food was delicious. We enjoyed drinks at the bar, a great dinner each evening. The beach was just what one would hope for in the Adirondacks. Crisp air, clear water and of course Adirondack chairs. We will be back.
5. Garnet Mine Tours
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 63 reviews
Outstanding site for collecting unusually large garnets. Staff is extremely friendly and flexible, and rates are reasonable. Even the locals didn't seem to know about this place, and it offers a fantastic alternative to skiing, which seems to be the predominant attraction in the area.
Reviewed By AWills10026 - New York City, United States
My birth stone is garnet so I figured it would be fun to go to this mine since I was in the area. I had a *great* time! The owners are very friendly and know loads about garnets, this particular mine, and the history of Adirondack garnet mining. The visitor center/gift shop is full of lovely jewelry and home goods made out of garnet and other stones. When your tour starts, you get driven down to the mine, are given a quick history of Barton mine, and are then shown how to look for garnets (it's really easy.) The (raw) garnets are EVERYWHERE. Right there in the sand, and all around. I collected a 1/4 Ziploc full of stones of various sizes (some were tiny, others were as big as an eraser)--when I weighed it at the visitor center/shop, turned out I owed 27 cents for the whole lot, including taxes. The others on the tour with me were a diverse bunch--some locals, some out-of-towners, and all ages. Everyone loved it. I highly recommend checking this out! Really unusual, a lot of fun, and a great way to learn about geology
